Hausa Folktales
- Arts
- 200 level
- 2 credit units
- 95 pages
- 1 units
This course, HAU 213 Hausa Folktales, is a two-credit unit course designed for first-year Hausa language students. It comprises four modules with fourteen units, providing a comprehensive introduction to Hausa folktales. The course explores the significance of Hausa folktales, their structure, themes, and the roles they play in shaping cultural values and societal norms. Students will learn to analyze and appreciate the rich literary and cultural heritage embedded in these traditional narratives.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 52 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assignments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of HAU213, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
HAU213 · HAU213
A ƙarƙashin wannan darasi, kamar yadda aka bayyana tun daga farko za a bi silsilar sanin ma’anar tatsuniya ta hanyar waɗanda suka san ma’anarta domin jin ra’ayoyinsu. Sai dai kafin tafiya ta yi nisa za a bayar da bayanan wasu jumloli da mutane ke yawan ambato a kodayaushe domin rarrabewa tsakanin ma’ana ta manazarta da ta al’umma.
What you should be able to do
- Define Hausa folktales and their significance
- Identify the key elements and themes in Hausa folktales
- Analyze the structure and style of Hausa folktales
- Discuss the cultural and social functions of Hausa folktales
- Compare and contrast different types of Hausa folktales
What it prepares you for
- Teacher
- Researcher
- Cultural Officer
- Linguist
- Education
- Cultural Preservation
- Tourism
- Media
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 3: Ra'ayoyin Masana Dangane da Rabe-raben Tatsuniya
Unit 1: Ra'ayoyin Masana Dangane da Rabe-raben Tatsuniya
Requires understanding and comparison of different scholarly perspectives on classifying folktales, demanding critical analysis skills.
- Module 4: Zubi da Tsarin Tatsuniya
Unit 1: Zubi da Tsarin Tatsuniya
Involves identifying and analyzing the structural elements and narrative patterns within folktales, requiring attention to detail.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 46 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Ma'anar Tatsuniya
Unit 1: Ma'anar Tatsuniya · 2 hours
Read the introduction to Tatsuniya. Understand the meaning of Tatsuniya. Identify the hidden meaning of Tatsuniya.
Unit 2: Samuwar Tatsuniya · 2 hours
Explore the origin of Tatsuniya. Understand the view of linguists on Tatsuniya. Understand the view of culture experts on Tatsuniya.
- Week 2Module 1: Ma'anar Tatsuniya
Unit 3: Duniyar Tatsuniya · 2 hours
Explore the world of Tatsuniya. Understand the world of Tatsuniya in Hausa society. Identify events that occur in the world of Tatsuniya.
Unit 4: Tatsuniya a Matsayin Gama-gari · 2 hours
Understand Tatsuniya as a common phenomenon. Explore Tatsuniya in other societies of the world. Understand Tatsuniya in Hausa society.
- Week 3Module 2: Ƙirƙirar Tatsuniya
Unit 1: Ƙirƙirar Tatsuniya · 2 hours
Explore the creation of Tatsuniya. Understand those who create Tatsuniya. Understand those who spread Tatsuniya in society.
Unit 2: Lokuttan Aiwatar da Tatsuniya · 2 hours
Explore the times of Tatsuniya. Understand the implementation of Tatsuniya during the day. Understand the implementation of Tatsuniya at special times.
- Week 4Module 2: Ƙirƙirar Tatsuniya
Unit 3: Gabatar da Tatsuniya · 2 hours
Explore the presentation of Tatsuniya. Understand those who present Tatsuniya. Understand those who listen to Tatsuniya.
Unit 4: Muhallin Tatsuniya · 2 hours
Explore the environment of Tatsuniya. Understand the internal environment. Understand the external environment.
- Week 5Module 3: Ra'ayoyin Masana Dangane da Rabe-raben Tatsuniya
Unit 1: Ra'ayoyin Masana Dangane da Rabe-raben Tatsuniya · 3 hours
Understand the opinions of experts on the classification of Tatsuniya. Explore the opinions of experts on the classification of Tatsuniya. Understand the importance of Tatsuniya.
- Week 6Module 3: Ra'ayoyin Masana Dangane da Rabe-raben Tatsuniya
Unit 2: Nazarin Nau'o'in Tatsuniya · 3 hours
Explore the types of Tatsuniya. Understand the types of Tatsuniya. Understand the importance of Tatsuniya.
- Week 7Module 3: Ra'ayoyin Masana Dangane da Rabe-raben Tatsuniya
Unit 3: Muhimmancin Tatsuniya · 3 hours
Explore the importance of Tatsuniya. Understand the importance of Tatsuniya. Understand the importance of Tatsuniya.
- Week 8Module 4: Zubi da Tsarin Tatsuniya
Unit 1: Zubi da Tsarin Tatsuniya · 3 hours
Explore the structure and pattern of Tatsuniya. Understand the structure and pattern of Tatsuniya. Understand the structure and pattern of Tatsuniya.
- Week 9Module 4: Zubi da Tsarin Tatsuniya
Unit 2: Jigon Tatsuniya · 3 hours
Explore the theme of Tatsuniya. Understand the theme of Tatsuniya. Understand the theme of Tatsuniya.
- Week 10Module 4: Zubi da Tsarin Tatsuniya
Unit 3: Salon Tatsuniya · 3 hours
Explore the style of Tatsuniya. Understand the style of Tatsuniya. Understand the style of Tatsuniya.
- Week 11Final Revision
Review Module 1-2 · 4 hours
Review all modules. Practice exercises. Prepare for assignments.
- Week 12Final Revision
Review Module 3-4 · 4 hours
Review all modules. Practice exercises. Prepare for Tutor Marked Assignment.
- Week 13Final Revision
Final Revision · 4 hours
Complete assignments. Prepare for final examination. Address any remaining questions.
Preparing for the exam
- Create flashcards for key terms and concepts from each unit
- Practice analyzing folktale examples using the structural elements discussed in Module 4
- Focus on understanding the cultural values and social messages conveyed in different folktales
- Review the different scholarly perspectives on folktale classification from Module 3
- Summarize the main points of each unit and create a concept map linking related ideas
- Practice answering essay questions on the significance and functions of Hausa folktales
- Review all TMAs and assignments, paying attention to feedback provided by the tutor
Questions students ask about this course
What is HAU213 about?
This course, HAU 213 Hausa Folktales, is a two-credit unit course designed for first-year Hausa language students. It comprises four modules with fourteen units, providing a comprehensive introduction to Hausa folktales. The course explores the significance of Hausa folktales, their structure, themes, and the roles they play in shaping cultural values and societal norms. Students will learn to analyze and appreciate the rich literary and cultural heritage embedded in these traditional narratives.
How many units does HAU213 have?
HAU213, Hausa Folktales, has 1 unit across 1 module, over 95 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is HAU213?
HAU213 carries 2 credit units, at 200 level in Arts.
Is HAU213 hard?
HAU213 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.
How long does HAU213 take to study?
About 52 hours of study, spread across its 1 units.
How is HAU213 assessed?
HAU213 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assignments and final examination.
What can I do with HAU213?
Teacher, Researcher, Cultural Officer and Linguist.