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ENG114Arts2 Unitsintermediate

Introduction To Nigerian Literature Ii

This course introduces students to Nigerian Literature in English, covering various genres and their historical context. It explores the rise of written Nigerian literature, anti-colonial themes, and major trends. Students will analyze the works of new Nigerian writers, gender issues, and traditional beliefs. The course aims to improve students' knowledge of Nigerian literature and its thematic thrusts.

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208h
Study Time
13
Weeks
16h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Nigerian LiteratureAnti-ColonialismOral TraditionNationalismGender Issues

Course Overview

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Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
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Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Rise of Written Nigerian Literature

2

Anti-Colonialism

3

Nigerian Nationalism

4

Literary Journals

5

Performance and Drama

6

Gender Issues

7

Traditional Beliefs

8

New Nigerian Writers

9

Militarism

10

War

11

Local Colour

12

Pidgin English

Total Topics12 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

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Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: The Rise of Written Nigerian Literature

12h

Unit 1: Transition from Orature

6 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to written literature in Nigeria.
  • •Understand the influence of orature on early Nigerian literature.
  • •Identify oral narratives in written Nigerian literature.

Unit 2: Market Literatures

6 study hours
  • •Study the characteristics of market literature.
  • •Trace the historical development of pamphlets.
  • •Understand the transition from pamphlets to full literature.
Week
2

Module 1: The Rise of Written Nigerian Literature

12h

Unit 3: Nationalist Literature

6 study hours
  • •Examine the role of literature in Nigerian nationalism.
  • •Understand the need for nationalist literature.
  • •Relate nationalist literature to Nigeria's struggle for independence.

Unit 4: Literary Journals

6 study hours
  • •Study the emergence of journal literatures in Nigerian universities.
  • •Assess the importance of journal literatures in the development of Nigerian literature.
  • •Discuss the role of The Horn and Black Orpheus.
Week
3

Module 2: Anti-Colonial Nigerian Literature

12h

Unit 5: Performance/Theatre to Drama

6 study hours
  • •Trace the origin of Nigerian theatre and literary drama.
  • •Discuss the emergence and role of mobile theatres in Nigeria.
  • •Relate the thematic focus of early theatre practitioners with the present.

Unit 1: Anti-Colonialism and Nigerian Literature

6 study hours
  • •Understand colonialism as a theme in Nigerian literature.
  • •Appreciate the theme of colonialism in Nigerian literature.
  • •Identify Nigerian literature treating colonial themes.
Week
4

Module 2: Anti-Colonial Nigerian Literature

12h

Unit 2: Types of Anti-Colonial Literature in Nigeria

6 study hours
  • •Understand the various types of anti-colonial Nigerian literature.
  • •Appreciate the themes in anti-colonial Nigerian literature.
  • •Discuss the various types of anti-colonial literature in Nigeria.

Unit 3: Anti-Colonial Literature 1: Poetry

6 study hours
  • •Analyze anti-colonial themes in Nigerian poetry.
  • •Understand the major thrusts of anti-colonial poetry in Nigeria.
  • •Assess the anti-colonial themes in Nigerian poetry.
Week
5

Module 2: Anti-Colonial Nigerian Literature

12h

Unit 4: Anti-Colonial Literature 2: Prose

6 study hours
  • •Analyze anti-colonial themes in Nigerian prose.
  • •Understand the major thrusts of anti-colonial prose in Nigeria.
  • •Assess the anti-colonial themes in Nigerian prose.

Unit 5: Anti-Colonial Literature 3: Drama/Theatre

6 study hours
  • •Analyze anti-colonial themes in Nigerian drama.
  • •Understand the major thrusts of anti-colonial drama in Nigeria.
  • •Assess the anti-colonial themes in Nigerian drama.
Week
6

Module 3: Major Trends and Types of Nigerian Literature

6h

Unit 1: Nigerian Literatures and Nigerian Society

6 study hours
  • •Understand the relationship between Nigerian literature and society.
  • •Appreciate the themes in Nigerian literature.
  • •Discuss the various aspects of Nigerian society reflected in literature.
Week
7

Module 3: Major Trends and Types of Nigerian Literature

6h

Unit 2: Nigerian History and Nigerian Literature 1: Militarism

6 study hours
  • •Examine the theme of militarism in Nigerian literature.
  • •Understand the historical context of militarism in Nigeria.
  • •Analyze the portrayal of military rule in Nigerian novels.
Week
8

Module 3: Major Trends and Types of Nigerian Literature

6h

Unit 3: Nigerian History and Nigerian Literature 2: War

6 study hours
  • •Examine the theme of war in Nigerian literature.
  • •Understand the historical context of war in Nigeria.
  • •Analyze the portrayal of the Nigerian Civil War in Nigerian novels.
Week
9

Module 3: Major Trends and Types of Nigerian Literature

6h

Unit 4: Nigerian Literature and English Language 1: Local Colour

6 study hours
  • •Understand the use of local color in Nigerian literature.
  • •Appreciate the use of local color in Nigerian literature.
  • •Identify the Nigerian literature using local color.
Week
10

Module 3: Major Trends and Types of Nigerian Literature

6h

Unit 5: Nigerian Literature and English Language 2: Pidgin/Special English

6 study hours
  • •Understand the use of Pidgin/Special English in Nigerian literature.
  • •Appreciate the use of Pidgin/Special English in Nigerian literature.
  • •Identify the Nigerian literature using Pidgin/Special English.
Week
11

Module 4: Other Issues and the New Writers

6h

Unit 1: Gender Issues in Nigerian Literature

6 study hours
  • •Understand gender issues in Nigerian literature.
  • •Appreciate the theme of gender in Nigerian literature.
  • •Identify the Nigerian literature treating gender themes.
Week
12

Module 4: Other Issues and the New Writers

6h

Unit 2: Traditional Beliefs in New Nigerian Literature

6 study hours
  • •Understand the traditional beliefs in new Nigerian literature.
  • •Appreciate the theme of traditional beliefs in Nigerian literature.
  • •Identify the Nigerian literature treating traditional beliefs.
Week
13

Module 4: Other Issues and the New Writers

12h

Unit 3: The New Nigerian Poets

6 study hours
  • •Study the new Nigerian poets and their works.
  • •Assess the importance of the new Nigerian poets in the development of Nigerian literature.
  • •Discuss the style and themes of the new Nigerian poets.

Unit 4: The New Nigerian Novelists

6 study hours
  • •Study the new Nigerian novelists and their works.
  • •Assess the importance of the new Nigerian novelists in the development of Nigerian literature.
  • •Discuss the style and themes of the new Nigerian novelists.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

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1

Review all study units and focus on key concepts and themes.

2

Practice essay writing to improve clarity and coherence.

3

Create concept maps linking different modules and units.

4

Analyze the themes and writing styles of major Nigerian authors.

5

Prepare detailed notes on each unit, focusing on key arguments and examples.

6

Practice answering past examination questions to improve time management.

7

Form study groups to discuss and clarify complex topics.

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