Nigerian Peoples And Culture

1. Understand the traditional Nigerian peoples and cultures
2. Analyze the culture areas of Nigeria
3. Explain the evolution of Nigeria as a political unit
4. Assess the impact of Western education on national development
5. Evaluate the concepts of functional education and social justice
6. Discuss the moral and socio-political rights of citizens

13 weeks, about 28 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1:

   • Unit 1: The Peoples of Southern Nigeria and their Culture in Pre-colonial Times Part I · 2 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..

2. Week 2Module 1:

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

3. Week 3Module 1:

   • Unit 3: The Peoples of Northern Nigeria and their Culture in Pre-colonial Times Part I · 2 hours

     Read Unit 3: Bayajida legend and Hausa states' socio-political organization.. Analyze the influence of Islam on Hausa judicial system..

4. Week 4Module 1:

   • Unit 4: The Peoples of Northern Nigeria and their Culture in Pre-colonial Times Part II · 2 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..

5. Week 5Module 1:

   • Unit 5: The Dynamics of the Evolution of Nigeria as a Political Unit · 2 hours

     Study Unit 5: British influence and amalgamation processes.. Analyze the consequences of the amalgamation on Nigerian unity..

6. Week 6Module 2:

   • Unit 1: The Culture Area of the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria · 2 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..

7. Week 7Module 2:

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

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

8. Week 8Module 2:

   • Unit 3: The Culture Area of the Guinea Savanna Region of Nigeria · 2 hours

     Study Unit 3: Guinea Savanna people, socio-political organization, economy, and religious beliefs.. Focus on farming practices and religious tolerance..

9. Week 9Module 2:

   • Unit 4: The Culture Area of the Sudan Savanna Region of Nigeria · 2 hours

     Study Unit 4: Sudan Savanna people, socio-political organization, economy, and the Fulani.. Focus on Hausa culture and economy..

10. Week 10Module 3:

    • Unit 1: A Historical Analysis of Education and National Development in Nigeria · 2 hours

      Study Unit 1: Evolution of Nigerian education system from pre-colonial times.. Analyze the impact of the 1969 National Conference on Education..

11. Week 11Module 3:

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

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

12. Week 12Module 3:

    • Unit 3: A Historical Analysis of Religion and National Development in Nigeria · 2 hours

      Study Unit 3: Role of religion in traditional African society and contemporary Nigeria.. Analyze the impact of Christianity and Islam on national development..

13. Week 13Module 3:

    • Unit 4: A Historical Analysis of Moral and Socio-Political Rights of Citizens in Nigeria · 2 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 hours

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