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Nigerian Peoples And Culture

This course introduces students to the diverse peoples and cultures of Nigeria, exploring historical, sociological, and anthropological perspectives. It examines the pre-colonial histories and cultures of Southern and Northern Nigeria, major cultural areas, and the evolution of Nigeria as a political unit. The course also analyzes the impact of Western education, functional education, national economy, social justice, and the moral obligations of citizens, equipping students with a comprehensive understanding of Nigerian society.

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52h
Study Time
13
Weeks
4h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Nigerian cultureethnic groupscultural areasnational developmentsocial justice

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

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

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Southern Nigeria

2

Northern Nigeria

3

Niger Delta Region

4

Rain Forest Region

5

Guinea Savanna Region

6

Sudan Savanna Region

7

National Development

8

Social Justice

9

Citizenship

10

Religion

11

Education

12

Economy

Total Topics12 topics

Ready to Start

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

Computer Based Test

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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:

2h

Unit 1: The Peoples of Southern Nigeria and their Culture in Pre-colonial Times Part I

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: Origins of Yoruba, Bini, Igbo. Understand their socio-political structures and cultural practices.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise on major ethnic groups of Southern Nigeria.
Week
2

Module 1:

2h

Unit 2: The Peoples of Southern Nigeria and their Culture in Pre-colonial Times Part II

2 study hours
  • •Study Unit 2: Itsekiri, Urhobo, and Ijaw origins and socio-political systems.
  • •Compare and contrast their cultural practices with those of Yoruba, Bini, and Igbo.
Week
3

Module 1:

2h

Unit 3: The Peoples of Northern Nigeria and their Culture in Pre-colonial Times Part I

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 3: Bayajida legend and Hausa states' socio-political organization.
  • •Analyze the influence of Islam on Hausa judicial system.
Week
4

Module 1:

2h

Unit 4: The Peoples of Northern Nigeria and their Culture in Pre-colonial Times Part II

2 study hours
  • •Study Unit 4: Kanem-Bornu and Nupe origins and socio-political structures.
  • •Compare the roles of the Mai and Queen Mother in Kanem-Bornu.
Week
5

Module 1:

2h

Unit 5: The Dynamics of the Evolution of Nigeria as a Political Unit

2 study hours
  • •Study Unit 5: British influence and amalgamation processes.
  • •Analyze the consequences of the amalgamation on Nigerian unity.
Week
6

Module 2:

2h

Unit 1: The Culture Area of the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria

2 study hours
  • •Study Unit 1: Niger Delta people, socio-political organization, religious beliefs and arts.
  • •Focus on the role of fishing and trade in their culture.
Week
7

Module 2:

2h

Unit 2: The Culture Area of the Rain Forest Region of Nigeria

2 study hours
  • •Study Unit 2: Rain Forest region inhabitants, socio-political organization, arts, and religious beliefs.
  • •Compare village democracies and monarchical states.
Week
8

Module 2:

2h

Unit 3: The Culture Area of the Guinea Savanna Region of Nigeria

2 study hours
  • •Study Unit 3: Guinea Savanna people, socio-political organization, economy, and religious beliefs.
  • •Focus on farming practices and religious tolerance.
Week
9

Module 2:

2h

Unit 4: The Culture Area of the Sudan Savanna Region of Nigeria

2 study hours
  • •Study Unit 4: Sudan Savanna people, socio-political organization, economy, and the Fulani.
  • •Focus on Hausa culture and economy.
Week
10

Module 3:

2h

Unit 1: A Historical Analysis of Education and National Development in Nigeria

2 study hours
  • •Study Unit 1: Evolution of Nigerian education system from pre-colonial times.
  • •Analyze the impact of the 1969 National Conference on Education.
Week
11

Module 3:

2h

Unit 2: A Historical Analysis of Economy and National Development in Nigeria

2 study hours
  • •Study Unit 2: Evolution of Nigerian economy from pre-colonial times.
  • •Analyze the structure of economic activities in Nigeria.
Week
12

Module 3:

2h

Unit 3: A Historical Analysis of Religion and National Development in Nigeria

2 study hours
  • •Study Unit 3: Role of religion in traditional African society and contemporary Nigeria.
  • •Analyze the impact of Christianity and Islam on national development.
Week
13

Module 3:

4h

Unit 4: A Historical Analysis of Moral and Socio-Political Rights of Citizens in Nigeria

2 study hours
  • •Study Units 4 and 5: Origins of citizenship, rights and obligations of citizens, social justice, and national development in Nigeria.
  • •Analyze the challenges of social justice in Nigeria.

Unit 5: A Historical Analysis of Social Justice and National Development in Nigeria

2 study hours
  • •Continue with Unit 5: A Historical Analysis of Social Justice and National Development in Nigeria

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create timelines of key events in Nigerian history from pre-colonial times to the present.

2

Compare and contrast the socio-political organizations of different ethnic groups.

3

Analyze the impact of colonial policies on Nigerian society and culture.

4

Review the major constitutional developments in Nigeria.

5

Discuss the challenges of national integration and development in Nigeria.

6

Practice essay questions on the role of education, religion, and social justice in national development.

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