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The Methods Of Teaching Nigerian Language

This course introduces the methods of teaching Nigerian languages, focusing on Háúsá, Ìgbò, and Yorùbá. It explores the sociolinguistic setting of Nigeria, the national language policy, and the linguistic structures of the three major languages. The course equips teachers with strategies and resources for effective language instruction, addressing challenges and promoting communicative competence. It also examines theories of language acquisition and their implications for pedagogy.

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150h

Study Time

13

Weeks

12h

Per Week

none

Math Level

Course Keywords

Nigerian LanguagesLanguage TeachingSociolinguisticsLanguage PolicySecond Language Acquisition

Course Overview

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Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level

Builds on foundational knowledge

65%

intermediate

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Math Level

No Math

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Learning Type

Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Sociolinguistics of Nigeria

2

National Language Policy

3

Second Language Teaching Methodologies

4

Phonetics and Phonology of Nigerian Languages

5

Language Acquisition Theories

6

Psychological Basis for Language Pedagogy

Total Topics6 topics

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No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

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Language Teacher

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Curriculum Developer

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Linguist

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Translator

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Education Administrator

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Industry Applications

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

Module 1: The Linguistic Situation in Nigeria

3h

Unit 1: Generalities

3 study hours

•Read the introduction to EDU 728 and understand the political significance of recognizing Háúsá, Ìgbò, and Yorùbá as major languages.
•Identify the languages for which this program is being developed.
•State the official and pedagogical status of Háúsá, Ìgbò, and Yorùbá.

Week

2

Module 1: The Linguistic Situation in Nigeria

5h

Unit 2: Second Language Teaching and the Teacher of Háúsá, Ìgbò and Yorùbá as Second Languages in Nigeria

5 study hours

•Examine the qualities that make a good second language teacher.
•Discuss the academic and professional requirements for teaching Nigerian languages.
•Understand the importance of native language to the Nigerian child's cognitive development.

Week

3

Module 1: The Linguistic Situation in Nigeria

4h

Unit 3: Evaluation of the Teaching and Learning of Háúsá, Ìgbò and Yorùbá

4 study hours

•Define evaluation and related terms in educational studies.
•Understand psychometrics and its use in evaluating learning.
•Identify variables in evaluation and psychometric language proficiency evaluation techniques.

Week

4

Module 1: The Linguistic Situation in Nigeria

3h

Unit 4: The Language Situation of Nigeria

3 study hours

•Explain the term 'language situation' in Nigeria.
•Discuss the multilingual setting of Nigeria and the sociolinguistic setting of English.
•Define the role and significance of English in Nigeria.

Week

5

Module 1: The Linguistic Situation in Nigeria

4h

Unit 5: The Sociolinguistics of Nigeria's Three Major Languages: Háúsá Ìgbò and Yorùbá

4 study hours

•Understand the relative advantage of Háúsá over other major Nigerian languages.
•Discuss the problems confronting multilingual nations and the advantages of Swahili.
•Explain the challenges Nigeria faces in adopting a local language as an official national language.

Week

6

Module 2: Nigerian National Language Policy

4h

Unit 1: General Remarks on Nigeria's National Policy on Education

4 study hours

•Discuss the implications of most Nigerian languages being oral languages.
•Explain the term 'literacy language' and the disadvantages of an unwritten language.
•Identify the languages involved in the national language policy.

Week

7

Module 2: Nigerian National Language Policy

6h

Unit 2: Guidelines for the Teaching of Háúsá, Ìgbò and Yorùbá as Second Languages in Nigeria

6 study hours

•State factors affecting second language learning.
•Draw and label the human articulatory organs.
•List the segmental phonemes and graphemes of Háúsá, Ìgbò and Yorùbá.

Week

8

Module 2: Nigerian National Language Policy

4h

Unit 3: Main Features of Aspects of Háúsá, Ìgbò and Yorùbá Phonemes

4 study hours

•Compare the consonant sounds of the three languages.
•Identify what language attests a different phone and locate it on a consonant chart.
•Describe the articulatory characteristics of each phoneme.

Week

9

Module 2: Nigerian National Language Policy

4h

Unit 4: Orthography of Háúsá, Igbo and Yorùbá

4 study hours

•Define and distinguish between phoneme and orthography.
•Explain the use of phonemes and alphabets in syllabic writing.
•Identify and list the phonemes peculiar to each of Háúsá, Ìgbò and Yorùbá.

Week

10

Module 2: Nigerian National Language Policy

6h

Unit 5: Strategies and Resources for the Teaching of Háúsá, Ìgbò and Yorùbá

6 study hours

•State the objectives of teaching the three major languages as second languages.
•Teach second language syllables and morphemes.
•Give examples of co-articulated sounds and tone mark words.

Week

11

Module 3: The Nature of Language

4h

Unit 1: The Structure of Language

4 study hours

•List the structural levels of a Nigerian language.
•Discuss the characteristics of each language level.
•Identify the four language skills and differentiate between receptive and productive skills.

Week

12

Module 3: The Nature of Language

10h

Unit 2: Theories of Language Acquisition

5 study hours

•State and discuss the sources of language.
•List and discuss the characteristic features of language.
•Discuss the place of the brain in language, including dexterity, lateralization, and localization.

UNIT III - THREE - The Characteristics of Language

5 study hours

•State the theories of first language acquisition.
•Mention characteristics of language acquisition and the babbling stage.
•Describe the one-word holophrastic stage and the two-word stage.

Week

13

Module 3: The Nature of Language

10h

Unit IV- The Psychological and Pedagogical Basis for Language Acquisition

5 study hours

•Mention the dominant schools of psychology.
•State the relevance of psychological principles in language teaching.
•Explain technical terms like empiricist, rational, cognitivist, and behaviorist.

Unit V Psychological Basis for Language Pedagogy

5 study hours

•Review the theoretical foundations of the audiolingual teaching method.
•Understand the empirical features of behaviorism.
•Review the theoretical foundations of the cognitive code learning method.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create flashcards for key linguistic terms and concepts from Units 1-5 of Module 1.

2

Practice phonetic transcription of words from Háúsá, Ìgbò, and Yorùbá (Units 2-4, Module 2).

3

Develop lesson plans applying different teaching methodologies (Units 1-5, Module 2).

4

Compare and contrast the phonological structures of the three languages (Units 3-5, Module 2).

5

Review language acquisition theories and their implications for teaching (Units 1-5, Module 3).

6

Form study groups to discuss complex topics and share insights.

7

Focus on understanding the practical applications of each unit's content.

8

Practice writing essays on key topics to improve critical thinking and writing skills.

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