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Gabatar Da Adabin Hausa (Introduction to Hausa Literature)

This course introduces students to Hausa literature, exploring its definition, types, and relationship with culture. It covers both traditional and modern Hausa literature, examining various forms such as oral traditions, poetry, prose, and drama. The course emphasizes the importance of literature in Hausa society, its role in preserving history, and its impact on language development. Students will analyze literary works, understand cultural contexts, and appreciate the richness of Hausa literary heritage.

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150h
Study Time
13
Weeks
12h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Adabin HausaAdabin GargajiyaAdabin ZamaniWaƙaZube

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

Ma'anar Adabi (Definition of Literature)

2

Bambancin Adabi da Al'ada (Difference between Literature and Culture)

3

Adabin Gargajiya (Traditional Literature)

4

Zantukan Hikima (Proverbs and Wise Sayings)

5

Waƙar Baka (Oral Poetry)

6

Adabin Zamani (Modern Literature)

7

Rubutacciyar Waƙa (Written Poetry)

8

Rubutaccen Zube (Written Prose)

9

Wasan Kwaikwayo (Drama)

Total Topics9 topics

Requirements

Knowledge and skills recommended for success

Basic knowledge of Hausa language and culture

💡 Don't have all requirements? Don't worry! Many students successfully complete this course with basic preparation and dedication.

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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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Ma'ana da Ire-Iren Adabi

4h

Unit 1: Ma'anar Adabi

2 study hours
  • •Define adabi (literature) in Hausa.
  • •Explore the origins of the word 'adabi' from Arabic.
  • •Differentiate between the literal, linguistic, and academic meanings of adabi.

Unit 2: Bambancin Adabi da Al'ada

2 study hours
  • •Examine the relationship between adabi and al'ada (culture).
  • •Identify elements of adabi within Hausa cultural practices.
  • •Discuss how adabi reflects and shapes al'ada.
Week
2

Module 1: Ma'ana da Ire-Iren Adabi

4h

Unit 3: Asalin Faruwar Adabi

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the speculated origins of adabi in Hausa society.
  • •Explore the historical context of oral traditions.
  • •Analyze the role of farauta (hunting) and yaƙe-yaƙe (warfare) in the development of early adabi.

Unit 4: Rabe-Raben Adabi

2 study hours
  • •Identify the different rabe-raben (classifications) of adabi.
  • •Understand the criteria used to categorize adabi (e.g., time period, mode of transmission).
  • •Compare and contrast adabi before and after the arrival of Islam.
Week
3

Module 1: Ma'ana da Ire-Iren Adabi

3h

Unit 5: Muhimmancin Adabi ga Rayuwar Al'umma

3 study hours
  • •Discuss the muhimmanci (importance) of adabi in Hausa society.
  • •Analyze how adabi serves as a tool for ilmantarwa (education) and nishaɗantarwa (entertainment).
  • •Explore the role of adabi in adana tarihi (preserving history).
Week
4

Module 2: Ma'anar Adabin Gargajiya

4h

Unit 1: Ma'anar da Ire-Iren Adabin Gargajiya

2 study hours
  • •Define adabin gargajiya (traditional literature).
  • •Differentiate between adabin baka (oral literature) and adabin ka (literature of the mind).
  • •Explore the characteristics of adabin gargajiya.

Unit 2: Zantukan Hikima

2 study hours
  • •Identify and analyze zantukan hikima (proverbs and wise sayings).
  • •Discuss the role of karin magana (proverbs) in Hausa culture.
  • •Examine the use of take da kirari (praise songs) in traditional settings.
Week
5

Module 2: Ma'anar Adabin Gargajiya

3h

Unit 3: Waƙar Baka

3 study hours
  • •Explore waƙar baka (oral poetry) and its significance.
  • •Identify the role of makaɗa (oral poets/musicians) in Hausa society.
  • •Analyze the siffofin (characteristics) of waƙar baka.
Week
6

Module 2: Ma'anar Adabin Gargajiya

3h

Unit 4: Zube Na Baka

3 study hours
  • •Discuss zube na baka (oral prose) and its various forms.
  • •Analyze the structure and function of tatsuniyoyi (folktales).
  • •Explore the use of hikayoyi (stories) and ƙissa (narratives) in Hausa oral tradition.
Week
7

Module 2: Ma'anar Adabin Gargajiya

3h

Unit 5: Wasannin Kwaikwayo

3 study hours
  • •Examine wasannin kwaikwayo (traditional drama/plays) and their cultural context.
  • •Differentiate between wasa (play) and wasan kwaikwayo (drama).
  • •Identify and analyze various ire-iren wasannin kwaikwayon gargajiya (types of traditional plays) such as Tashe, Yankamanci and Kalankuwa.
Week
8

Module 3: Adabin Zamani

4h

Unit 1: Ma'anar Adabin Zamani

2 study hours
  • •Define adabin zamani (modern literature).
  • •Explore the ma'anar zamani (meaning of modernity) in the context of Hausa literature.
  • •Identify the siffofin (characteristics) of adabin zamani.

Unit 2: Ire-Iren Adabin Zamani

2 study hours
  • •Identify and analyze rubutacciyar waƙa (written poetry).
  • •Discuss the history and evolution of rubutacciyar waƙa in Hausa.
  • •Examine the use of ajami (Hausa written in Arabic script) in early written poetry.
Week
9

Module 3: Adabin Zamani

3h

Unit 3: Rubutacciyar Waƙa

3 study hours
  • •Explore rubutacciyar waƙa (written poetry) in detail.
  • •Analyze the tarihin faruwar (history of development) of rubutattun waƙoƙi.
  • •Examine rubutattun waƙoƙi cikin boko (written poetry in Roman script).
Week
10

Module 3: Adabin Zamani

3h

Unit 4: Rubutaccen Zube

3 study hours
  • •Define rubutaccen zube (written prose).
  • •Differentiate between ma'anar zube ta zahiri (literal meaning), ta lugga (linguistic meaning), and ta ilmi (academic meaning).
  • •Explore the bambancin (differences) between zube da waƙa (prose and poetry).
Week
11

Module 3: Adabin Zamani

3h

Unit 5: Rubutaccen Wasan Kwaikwayo da Adabin Radiyo da Na Talbijin

3 study hours
  • •Examine rubutaccen wasan kwaikwayo (written drama), adabin rediyo (radio drama), and adabin talbijin (television drama).
  • •Explore the ire-iren (types) of wasan kwaikwayo.
  • •Discuss the samuwar (development) of rubutaccen wasan kwaikwayon Hausa.
Week
12

Module 1: Ma'ana da Ire-Iren Adabi

4h

Review: Ma'ana da Ire-Iren Adabi

4 study hours
  • •Review all the key concepts and definitions covered in Module 1.
  • •Practice answering sample questions related to the meaning and types of Hausa literature.
  • •Prepare a short presentation summarizing the main points of Module 1.
Week
13

Module 2: Ma'anar Adabin Gargajiya

4h

Review: Ma'anar Adabin Gargajiya

4 study hours
  • •Review all the key concepts and definitions covered in Module 2.
  • •Practice answering sample questions related to the meaning of traditional Hausa literature.
  • •Prepare a short presentation summarizing the main points of Module 2.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create a timeline of key periods and figures in Hausa literary history (Units 3-4).

2

Develop flashcards for key terms and definitions (Modules 1-3).

3

Practice analyzing sample literary texts from different genres (Units 7-10).

4

Review all Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) and their feedback.

5

Focus on understanding the cultural context of literary works (Units 2, 5, 11).

6

Create concept maps linking different forms of Hausa literature (Modules 2-3).

7

Allocate specific study hours for each module based on its complexity and length.

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