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HAU109

Gabatar Da Qaídojin Rubutun Hausa

  • Arts
  • 100 level
  • 2 credit units
  • 93 pages
  • 1 units

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.

About this course

Difficulty
Beginner
Study hours
20 hours
Maths
None
Content
Theoretical
Practical work
No
How it is assessed
  • Assignments
  • Tutor marked assignments
  • Final examination

What you'll read

The real module and unit structure of HAU109, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.

Module 1

One paragraph, so you can see how it reads

HAU109 · HAU109

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What you should be able to do

  1. Understand the history and standardization of Hausa writing
  2. Differentiate between Standard Hausa and various dialects
  3. Apply the rules of Hausa orthography correctly
  4. Use Hausa consonants and vowels appropriately
  5. Combine and separate words according to established rules
  6. Employ capitalization and punctuation accurately

What it prepares you for

Careers
  • Translator
  • Editor
  • Journalist
  • Teacher
  • Linguist
Where it is applied
  • Education
  • Media
  • Publishing
  • Government
  • Linguistics Research

Where it gets hard

The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.

  • Module 1: Harshen Hausa

    Unit 4: Bambancin Daidaitacciyar Hausa da Sauran Kare-Karen Hausa

    Understanding the subtle differences between Standard Hausa and regional dialects requires careful attention to linguistic nuances and variations in pronunciation and vocabulary.

  • Module 3: Yadda Ake Rubuta Wasu Kalmomi

    Unit 1: Wuraren da Ake Fara Rubutu da Manyan Baƙaƙe

    Correctly applying capital letters requires memorization of specific rules and exceptions, including proper nouns, sentence beginnings, and abbreviations.

A suggested way through it

Suggested

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

  1. Week 1Module 1: Harshen Hausa
    • Unit 1: Harshen Hausa · 2 hours

      Read section 1.3 to understand the definition of the Hausa language.. Identify the regions where Hausa is spoken.. Explain the importance of the Hausa language..

  2. Week 2Module 1: Harshen Hausa
    • Unit 2: Tarihin Samuwar Qa'idojin Rubutun Hausa · 2 hours

      Study the history of the formation of Hausa writing rules.. Understand the roles of various committees and conferences in standardizing Hausa orthography..

  3. Week 3Module 1: Harshen Hausa
    • Unit 3: Daidaitacciyar Hausa · 2 hours

      Define Daidaitacciyar Hausa (Standard Hausa).. Identify the areas where Standard Hausa is used.. Understand how Standard Hausa was developed..

  4. Week 4Module 1: Harshen Hausa
    • Unit 4: Bambancin Daidaitacciyar Hausa da Sauran Kare-Karen Hausa · 2 hours

      Study the differences between Standard Hausa and other Hausa dialects.. Identify variations in pronunciation and vocabulary..

  5. Week 5Module 1: Harshen Hausa
    • Unit 5: Baƙaƙen Hausa da Yadda Ake Amfani da su a Daidaitacciyar Hausa · 2 hours

      Identify Hausa consonants and their usage in Standard Hausa.. Practice pronunciation of different consonants..

  6. Week 6Module 1: Harshen Hausa
    • Unit 6: Wasulan Hausa da Yadda Ake Amfani da su a Daidaitacciyar Hausa · 2 hours

      Identify Hausa vowels and their usage in Standard Hausa.. Practice pronunciation of different vowels..

  7. Week 7Module 2: Qa'idojin Rubutun Hausa
    • Unit 1: Qa'idojin Rubutun Hausa · 2 hours

      Study the rules of Hausa orthography.. Understand the guidelines for writing in Standard Hausa..

  8. Week 8Module 2: Qa'idojin Rubutun Hausa
    • Unit 2: Wuraren da Ake Haɗa Kalma a Rubutun Hausa · 2 hours

      Identify the areas where words are combined in Hausa writing.. Practice combining words according to the rules..

  9. Week 9Module 2: Qa'idojin Rubutun Hausa
    • Unit 3: Wuraren da Ake Raba Kalma a Rubutun Hausa · 2 hours

      Identify the areas where words are separated in Hausa writing.. Practice separating words according to the rules..

  10. Week 10Module 3: Yadda Ake Rubuta Wasu Kalmomi
    • Unit 1: Wuraren da Ake Fara Rubutu da Manyan Baƙaƙe · 2 hours

      Understand where to start writing with capital letters.. Practice using capital letters correctly..

  11. Week 11Module 3: Yadda Ake Rubuta Wasu Kalmomi
    • Unit 2: Yadda Ake Rubuta Wasu Kalmomi I · 2 hours

      Learn how to write specific Hausa words correctly.. Identify common mistakes in writing these words..

  12. Week 12Module 3: Yadda Ake Rubuta Wasu Kalmomi
    • Unit 3: Yadda Ake Rubuta Wasu Kalmomi II · 2 hours

      Continue learning how to write specific Hausa words correctly.. Identify common mistakes in writing these words..

  13. Week 13Module 3: Yadda Ake Rubuta Wasu Kalmomi
    • Unit 4: Alamomin Rubutun Hausa I · 2 hours

      Study Hausa punctuation marks.. Understand the usage of different punctuation marks..

    • Unit 5: Alamomin Rubutun Hausa II · 2 hours

      Continue studying Hausa punctuation marks.. Understand the usage of different punctuation marks..

Preparing for the exam

What to do
  • 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

Questions students ask about this course

What is HAU109 about?

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.

How many units does HAU109 have?

HAU109, Gabatar Da Qaídojin Rubutun Hausa, has 1 unit across 1 module, over 93 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.

How many credit units is HAU109?

HAU109 carries 2 credit units, at 100 level in Arts.

Is HAU109 hard?

HAU109 is rated beginner level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical work.

How long does HAU109 take to study?

About 20 hours of study, spread across its 1 units.

How is HAU109 assessed?

HAU109 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assignments and final examination.

What can I do with HAU109?

Translator, Editor, Journalist, Teacher and Linguist.

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