This course introduces students to the principles of Hausa orthography. It covers the history and standardization of Hausa writing, differentiating between Standard Hausa and various dialects. The course explores Hausa consonants and vowels, their usage in Standard Hausa, and the rules governing word combination and separation. Students will learn about capitalization, specific word writing conventions, and Hausa punctuation marks. The course aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of Hausa writing conventions.
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Key areas covered in this course
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.
How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)
Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding
Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding
Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding
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A structured 13-week journey through the course content
This study schedule is in beta and may not be accurate. Please use it as a guide and consult the course outline for the most accurate information.
Expert tips to help you succeed in this course
Review all units, focusing on key definitions and rules of orthography
Practice writing Hausa sentences and paragraphs, paying attention to capitalization and punctuation
Create flashcards for difficult vocabulary and grammatical concepts
Study examples of Standard Hausa writing in various contexts (news articles, books, etc.)
Review tutor-marked assignments and address any areas of weakness
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