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Hausa Literary Criticism (Bayani Game Da Matakan Tarken Adabi)

This course introduces students to Hausa literary criticism, focusing on the analysis of various literary forms including poetry, prose, and drama. It explores traditional and modern approaches to literary criticism, examining the historical development of critical methods in both global and Hausa contexts. The course covers the analysis of literary elements such as structure, style, and themes, and introduces students to different critical theories and their application in Hausa literature.

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156h
Study Time
13
Weeks
12h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Hausa literatureLiterary criticismPoetry analysisProse analysisDrama analysis

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

Traditional Hausa literary criticism

2

Modern Hausa literary criticism

3

Global influences on Hausa criticism

4

Analysis of Hausa poetry

5

Analysis of Hausa prose

6

Analysis of Hausa drama

7

Application of critical theories

8

Ra'i (theory) in Hausa literature

Total Topics8 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)

Auna Fahimta

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Jinga (Tutor Marked Assignment)

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

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Teacher

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Bayani game da Matakan Tarken Adabi

2h

Unit 1: Mene Ne Tarken Adabi?

2 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to literary criticism.
  • •Define key terms: adabi, tarken adabi.
  • •Discuss the traditional approaches to analyzing Hausa literature.
Week
2

Module 1: Bayani game da Matakan Tarken Adabi

2h

Unit 2: Tarken Adabi A Zamanance

2 study hours
  • •Compare and contrast traditional and modern literary criticism.
  • •Identify the influences of European and Arabic literary theories.
  • •Analyze examples of modern Hausa literary criticism.
Week
3

Module 1: Bayani game da Matakan Tarken Adabi

2h

Unit 3: Tarihin Samuwar Hanyoyin Tarken Adabi A Duniya

2 study hours
  • •Explore the historical development of literary criticism globally.
  • •Examine the contributions of Plato and Aristotle.
  • •Discuss the adaptation of global theories in Hausa literature.
Week
4

Module 2: Tarken Adabi A Hausa

2h

Unit 1: Tarihin Samuwar Tarken Adabi A {asar Hausa

2 study hours
  • •Trace the history of literary criticism in Hausa land.
  • •Discuss the influence of Arabic and European literary traditions.
  • •Analyze the evolution of critical methods after colonialism.
Week
5

Module 2: Tarken Adabi A Hausa

2h

Unit 2: Matakan Tarken Adabin Hausa Na Waƙa

2 study hours
  • •Identify the key elements of Hausa poetry.
  • •Apply critical methods to analyze Hausa poems.
  • •Discuss the structure, style, and themes in Hausa poetry.
Week
6

Module 2: Tarken Adabi A Hausa

2h

Unit 3: Matakan Tarken Adabin Hausa Na Zube

2 study hours
  • •Explore the different forms of Hausa prose.
  • •Analyze the structure, style, and themes in Hausa prose.
  • •Apply critical methods to evaluate Hausa prose works.
Week
7

Module 2: Tarken Adabi A Hausa

2h

Unit 4: Matakan Tarken Adabin Hausa Na Wasan Kwaikwayo

2 study hours
  • •Examine the characteristics of Hausa drama.
  • •Apply critical methods to analyze Hausa plays.
  • •Discuss the themes, characters, and plot structures in Hausa drama.
Week
8

Module 3:

2h

Unit 1: Matakan Tarken Ra'i A Adabin Hausa

2 study hours
  • •Define and explain the concept of 'Ra'i' (theory) in Hausa literary context.
  • •Discuss the historical development and significance of 'Ra'i' in Hausa literature.
  • •Compare traditional and modern applications of 'Ra'i'.
Week
9

Module 3:

2h

Unit 2: Ire-Iren Ra'i A Fagen Nazarin Adabi

2 study hours
  • •Identify and describe different types of 'Ra'i' used in literary analysis.
  • •Analyze how these theories are applied to Hausa literary works.
  • •Discuss the strengths and limitations of each theoretical approach.
Week
10

Module 3:

2h

Unit 3: Ire-Iren Ra'i A Fagen Nazarin Adabi

2 study hours
  • •Continue exploring various theoretical approaches.
  • •Apply these theories to different genres of Hausa literature.
  • •Evaluate the effectiveness of these theories in understanding Hausa literary works.
Week
11

Module 3:

2h

Unit 4: Ire-Iren Ra'i A Fagen Nazarin Adabi

2 study hours
  • •Continue applying theoretical approaches to different genres.
  • •Focus on identifying the underlying assumptions and biases of each theory.
  • •Discuss the implications of these biases for literary interpretation.
Week
12

Module 3:

2h

Unit 5: Bayani Game Da Wasu Zaɓaɓɓun Ra'o'i A Fagen Nazari

2 study hours
  • •Analyze selected 'Ra'o'i' in detail.
  • •Discuss their historical context and intellectual origins.
  • •Evaluate their relevance and applicability to Hausa literature.
Week
13

Module 4:

6h

Unit 1: Amfani Da Ra'i A Fagen Tarken Adabin Hausa Na Waƙa

2 study hours
  • •Apply 'Ra'i' to analyze Hausa poetry, focusing on Lalatattun Lamura.
  • •Discuss the themes and techniques used in selected poems.
  • •Evaluate the effectiveness of 'Ra'i' in understanding these poems.

Unit 2: Amfani Da Ra'i A Fagen Tarken Adabin Hausa Na Zube

2 study hours
  • •Apply 'Ra'i' to analyze Hausa prose, focusing on Matantaka/Macentaka.
  • •Discuss the themes and techniques used in selected prose works.
  • •Evaluate the effectiveness of 'Ra'i' in understanding these prose works.

Unit 3: Amfani Da Ra'i A Fagen Tarken Adabin Hausa Na Wasan Kwaikwayo

2 study hours
  • •Apply 'Ra'i' to analyze Hausa drama, focusing on Markisanci.
  • •Discuss the themes and techniques used in selected plays.
  • •Evaluate the effectiveness of 'Ra'i' in understanding these plays.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all course materials, focusing on key concepts and definitions.

2

Practice analyzing different types of Hausa literary works using various critical methods.

3

Create summaries of each module, highlighting the main points and key arguments.

4

Answer all Auna Fahimta questions and review your answers.

5

Study past Jinga assignments and understand the feedback provided by your tutor.

6

Allocate sufficient time to review each module, prioritizing areas where you feel less confident.

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