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Gabatar Da Tsarin Sautin Hausa (Introduction to Hausa Sound System)

This course introduces students to the sound system of the Hausa language. It covers fundamental concepts in Hausa phonetics and phonology, including the articulation of consonants and vowels, places and manners of articulation, and airstream mechanisms. Students will also learn about tone and syllable structure in Hausa. The course aims to provide a solid foundation for further study in Hausa linguistics.

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45h
Study Time
13
Weeks
3h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Hausa phoneticsphonologyarticulationvowelsconsonants

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

Phonetics

2

Phonology

3

Consonant articulation

4

Vowel articulation

5

Tone

6

Syllable structure

Total Topics6 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 assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

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: Ilimin Furuci da Tsarin Sauti

2h

Unit 1: Ilimin Furuci (Phonetics)

2 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to phonetics and its branches.
  • •Define phonetics and its relationship to linguistics.
  • •Explain the three approaches to studying speech sounds.
Week
2

Module 1: Ilimin Furuci da Tsarin Sauti

2h

Unit 2: Ilmin Tsarin Sauti (Phonology)

2 study hours
  • •Define phonology and its focus on language-specific sound organization.
  • •Differentiate between phonetics and phonology.
  • •Explain the three aspects of phonological analysis.
Week
3

Module 1: Ilimin Furuci da Tsarin Sauti

2h

Unit 3: Gurbin Furuci (Places of Articulation)

2 study hours
  • •Identify the different articulators involved in speech production.
  • •Distinguish between active and passive articulators.
  • •Explain the role of airstream mechanisms in sound production.
Week
4

Module 1: Ilimin Furuci da Tsarin Sauti

2h

Unit 4: Furucin Baƙaƙe (Consonant Articulation)

2 study hours
  • •Describe the articulation of Hausa consonants.
  • •Identify the place of articulation for each consonant.
  • •Provide examples of Hausa words containing each consonant.
Week
5

Module 1: Ilimin Furuci da Tsarin Sauti

2h

Unit 4: Yanayin Furuci (Manner of Articulation)

2 study hours
  • •Explain the different manners of articulation.
  • •Describe the airstream mechanisms involved in consonant production.
  • •Distinguish between pulmonic and glottalic airstreams.
Week
6

Module 1: Ilimin Furuci da Tsarin Sauti

2h

Unit 5: Matsayin Maƙwallato (Glottal States)

2 study hours
  • •Explain the different states of the glottis during consonant production.
  • •Distinguish between voiced and voiceless consonants.
  • •Provide examples of Hausa consonants with different glottal states.
Week
7

Module 2: Furucin Wasula

2h

Unit 1: Furucin Wasula (Vowel Articulation)

2 study hours
  • •Describe the articulation of Hausa vowels.
  • •Explain the different dimensions used to classify vowels (height, backness, rounding).
  • •Provide examples of Hausa words containing each vowel.
Week
8

Module 2: Furucin Wasula

2h

Unit 2: Rarrabewa da Nau'o'inta (Distribution and Types)

2 study hours
  • •Explain the concept of distribution in phonology.
  • •Distinguish between complementary distribution and free variation.
  • •Provide examples of allophones in Hausa.
Week
9

Module 2: Furucin Wasula

2h

Unit 3: Naso (Nasalization)

2 study hours
  • •Define nasalization and its effects on vowels.
  • •Identify the contexts in which nasalization occurs in Hausa.
  • •Provide examples of nasalized vowels in Hausa words.
Week
10

Module 2: Furucin Wasula

2h

Unit 4: Shafewa (Deletion)

2 study hours
  • •Define deletion and its effects on sounds.
  • •Identify the contexts in which deletion occurs in Hausa.
  • •Provide examples of deleted sounds in Hausa words.
Week
11

Module 3: Karin Sauti da Gaɓar Kalma

2h

Unit 1: Karin Sauti (Tone)

2 study hours
  • •Define tone and its function in distinguishing meaning.
  • •Identify the different tone levels in Hausa (high, low, falling).
  • •Provide examples of Hausa words with different tone patterns.
Week
12

Module 3: Karin Sauti da Gaɓar Kalma

2h

Unit 2: Gaɓar Kalma (Syllable)

2 study hours
  • •Define syllable and its structure.
  • •Identify the different parts of a syllable (onset, nucleus, coda).
  • •Explain the different syllable types in Hausa (open, closed).
Week
13

Module 3: Karin Sauti da Gaɓar Kalma

2h

Unit 3: Rausayar Murya (Intonation)

2 study hours
  • •Define intonation and its function in conveying meaning.
  • •Identify the different intonation patterns in Hausa (declarative, interrogative, imperative).
  • •Explain how intonation can be used to express emotions and attitudes.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create flashcards for Hausa consonants and vowels, including their IPA symbols and articulation descriptions.

2

Practice transcribing Hausa words and sentences using IPA.

3

Focus on understanding the differences between high, low, and falling tones.

4

Review the definitions and examples of key phonological processes (nasalization, deletion).

5

Complete all assignments and TMAs to reinforce learning and identify areas for improvement.

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