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Use Of The Igbo Language (Amụmamụ Ntinye Asụsụ Igbo N’ọrụ)

This course explores the use of the Igbo language, covering its definition, characteristics, and importance. It delves into the origins and evolution of written Igbo, its relationship to other languages, and its various dialects. The course also examines language skills, the functions of language, and challenges facing the Igbo language in Nigeria. It further investigates the role of language in thought, culture, and economic development, while also exploring the nuances between standard and colloquial Igbo.

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156h
Study Time
13
Weeks
12h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Igbo languageLanguage characteristicsIgbo dialectsLanguage functionsLanguage skills

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

Definition of Language

2

Characteristics of Igbo Language

3

Language Families

4

Importance of Language

5

Standard vs. Colloquial Igbo

6

Language Skills

Total Topics6 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 assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Modul 1: Asụsụ Na Njirimara Ya

2h

Unit 1: Gịnị Bụ Asụsụ?

2 study hours
  • •Define language and its unique characteristics.
  • •Explain how language is a special gift to humans.
  • •Differentiate between human language and animal sounds.
Week
2

Modul 1: Asụsụ Na Njirimara Ya

2h

Unit 2: Òtù Asụsụ

2 study hours
  • •Define language family.
  • •List important language families.
  • •Explain the Niger-Congo language family and the Kwa subgroup.
Week
3

Modul 1: Asụsụ Na Njirimara Ya

2h

Unit 3: Njirimara Asụsụ

2 study hours
  • •Identify the characteristics of human language.
  • •Explain each characteristic of language individually.
  • •Understand that languages evolve and change over time.
Week
4

Modul 1: Asụsụ Na Njirimara Ya

2h

Unit 4: Uru Asụsụ Bara

2 study hours
  • •Explain the importance of language to a community.
  • •Describe the benefits of language to its speakers.
  • •Understand the role of language in communication and cultural preservation.
Week
5

Modul 1: Asụsụ Na Njirimara Ya

2h

Unit 5: Asụsụ nne na Asụsụ nke Abụọ

2 study hours
  • •Define mother tongue and second language.
  • •Understand the importance of the mother tongue.
  • •Differentiate between dialects and standard language.
Week
6

Modul 2: Asụsụ Igbo Na Njirimara Ya

2h

Unit 1: Mmalite Odide Asụsụ Igbo

2 study hours
  • •Describe the origins of written Igbo.
  • •Identify early efforts to document the Igbo language.
  • •Understand the challenges in standardizing written Igbo.
Week
7

Modul 2: Asụsụ Igbo Na Njirimara Ya

2h

Unit 2: Asụsụ Igbo na Ndị na-asụ Ya

2 study hours
  • •Identify the people who speak the Igbo language.
  • •Describe the geographical distribution of Igbo speakers.
  • •Understand the cultural significance of the Igbo language.
Week
8

Modul 2: Asụsụ Igbo Na Njirimara Ya

2h

Unit 3: Njem Asụsụ Igbo Site n'Olundị rue n'Igbo Izugbe

2 study hours
  • •Explain the journey of the Igbo language from dialects to standard Igbo.
  • •Understand the role of the Society for Promoting Igbo Language and Culture (SPILC).
  • •Describe the process of standardizing the Igbo language.
Week
9

Modul 2: Asụsụ Igbo Na Njirimara Ya

2h

Unit 4: Njirimara Asụsụ Igbo

2 study hours
  • •Identify the characteristics of the Igbo language.
  • •Understand how Igbo differs from other languages.
  • •Explore the unique features of Igbo grammar and phonology.
Week
10

Modul 2: Asụsụ Igbo Na Njirimara Ya

2h

Unit 5: Olundị nke Asụsụ Igbo

2 study hours
  • •Describe the dialects of the Igbo language.
  • •Understand the differences between dialects and standard Igbo.
  • •Explore the regional variations in Igbo vocabulary and pronunciation.
Week
11

Modul 3: Nka Na Usoro Asụsụ

2h

Unit 1: Nka Asụsụ

2 study hours
  • •Define language skills.
  • •Identify the different types of language skills.
  • •Understand the importance of each language skill in language learning.
Week
12

Modul 3: Nka Na Usoro Asụsụ

4h

Unit 2: Usoro Asụsụ si Arụ Ọrụ

2 study hours
  • •Explain how language works.
  • •Describe the processes involved in language production and comprehension.
  • •Understand the cognitive aspects of language use.

Unit 3: Ihe Ndị na-enyere Asụsụ Aka Ịrụ Ọrụ

2 study hours
  • •Identify the factors that aid language function.
  • •Explain how these factors contribute to effective communication.
  • •Understand the role of context and non-verbal cues in language use.
Week
13

Modul 3: Nka Na Usoro Asụsụ

4h

Unit 4: Igbo Asụrụasụ na Igbo Nsụjọ

2 study hours
  • •Differentiate between standard Igbo and colloquial Igbo.
  • •Identify the characteristics of each type of Igbo.
  • •Understand the appropriate contexts for using each type of Igbo.

Unit 5: Ọdachi Dịịrị Asụsụ n'Ịrụ Ọrụ Ya

2 study hours
  • •Identify the obstacles to language function.
  • •Explain how these obstacles hinder effective communication.
  • •Understand the strategies for overcoming these obstacles.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all units in each module, focusing on key definitions and concepts.

2

Create flashcards for Igbo vocabulary and grammar rules.

3

Practice translating sentences from English to Igbo and vice versa.

4

Pay close attention to the distinctions between standard Igbo and colloquial Igbo.

5

Study the characteristics of Igbo language and its dialects.

6

Review all TMAs and assignments, focusing on areas where you lost marks.

7

Create concept maps linking Units 3-5 language concepts

8

Practice Igbo pronunciations from Units 7-9 weekly

9

Focus on key concepts from Units 10-12

10

Review all TMAs

11

Focus on key concepts

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