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Tsarin Sautin Hausa I (Phonology of Hausa I)

This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts of Hausa phonology. It covers the articulation of Hausa sounds, including consonants and vowels, and explores the relationship between phonetics and phonology. The course also examines syllable structure, stress patterns, and tonal aspects of the Hausa language. Students will learn about various phonological processes such as assimilation, deletion, and epenthesis. The course aims to equip students with a solid understanding of the sound system of Hausa.

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

Course Overview

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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

Articulation

4

Consonants

5

Vowels

6

Syllable structure

7

Tone

8

Nasalization

9

Deletion

10

Metathesis

Total Topics10 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 Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

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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

2 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to phonetics, focusing on the definition and scope of the field.
  • •Identify and list the speech sounds of Hausa.
  • •Differentiate between phonetics and phonology.
Week
2

Module 1: Ilimin Furuci Da Tsarin Sauti

2h

Unit 2: Gaɓoɓin Furuci

2 study hours
  • •Identify and describe the different articulators involved in speech production.
  • •Draw a diagram of the vocal tract and label the articulators.
  • •Explain the role of each articulator in producing Hausa sounds.
Week
3

Module 1: Ilimin Furuci Da Tsarin Sauti

2h

Unit 3: Zirin Iska

2 study hours
  • •Explain the concept of airstream mechanisms in phonetics.
  • •Describe the pulmonic egressive airstream mechanism.
  • •Discuss the role of the glottis in producing different types of sounds.
Week
4

Module 1: Ilimin Furuci Da Tsarin Sauti

2h

Unit 4: Wurin Furuci

2 study hours
  • •Identify and describe the different places of articulation for Hausa consonants.
  • •Provide examples of consonants produced at each place of articulation.
  • •Practice producing the different Hausa consonants.
Week
5

Module 1: Ilimin Furuci Da Tsarin Sauti

2h

Unit 5: Yanayin Furuci

2 study hours
  • •Explain the different manners of articulation for Hausa consonants.
  • •Provide examples of consonants produced with each manner of articulation.
  • •Distinguish between stops, fricatives, and nasals.
Week
6

Module 1: Ilimin Furuci Da Tsarin Sauti

2h

Unit 6: Matsayin Maƙwallato

2 study hours
  • •Describe the different states of the glottis during speech production.
  • •Explain the difference between voiced and voiceless sounds.
  • •Identify Hausa consonants that are voiced and voiceless.
Week
7

Module 2: Furucin Wasula

2h

Unit 1: Furucin Wasula

2 study hours
  • •Describe the articulation of Hausa vowels.
  • •Explain the factors that determine vowel quality.
  • •Identify the different types of Hausa vowels (long, short, diphthongs).
Week
8

Module 2: Furucin Wasula

2h

Unit 2: Matakan Nazarin Samar da Wasali

2 study hours
  • •Explain the different stages involved in analyzing vowel production.
  • •Describe the position of the tongue and lips during vowel articulation.
  • •Analyze the production of specific Hausa vowels using the stages.
Week
9

Module 2: Furucin Wasula

2h

Unit 3: Rarrabewa da Nau'o'inta

2 study hours
  • •Define the concept of distribution in phonology.
  • •Explain the different types of distribution (contrastive, complementary, free variation).
  • •Provide examples of each type of distribution in Hausa.
Week
10

Module 2: Furucin Wasula

2h

Unit 4: Tsarin Gaɓa

2 study hours
  • •Define the concept of a syllable.
  • •Explain the structure of a Hausa syllable.
  • •Identify the different types of syllables in Hausa (open, closed).
Week
11

Module 2: Furucin Wasula

2h

Unit 5: Karin Sauti

2 study hours
  • •Define the concept of tone in phonology.
  • •Explain the different tone levels in Hausa (high, low, falling).
  • •Analyze the tonal patterns of Hausa words.
Week
12

Module 3: Naso

4h

Unit 1: Naso I

2 study hours
  • •Define the concept of nasalization in phonology.
  • •Explain the different types of nasalization (complete, partial).
  • •Identify the factors that trigger nasalization in Hausa.

Unit 2: Naso II

2 study hours
  • •Provide examples of each type of nasalization in Hausa.
  • •Analyze the phonetic and phonological properties of nasalized sounds.
  • •Discuss the role of nasalization in Hausa phonology.
Week
13

Module 3: Naso

4h

Unit 3: Shafe Baƙi ko Wasali

2 study hours
  • •Define the concept of deletion in phonology.
  • •Explain the different types of deletion (vowel deletion, consonant deletion).
  • •Identify the factors that trigger deletion in Hausa.

Unit 4: Musayar Gurbi

2 study hours
  • •Define the concept of metathesis in phonology.
  • •Explain the different types of metathesis.
  • •Identify the factors that trigger metathesis in Hausa.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all units, focusing on key terms and concepts.

2

Practice phonetic transcription of Hausa words.

3

Analyze the tonal patterns of Hausa sentences.

4

Study the different phonological processes and their examples.

5

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

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