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Morphology Of Igbo Amụmamụ Usoro Mmebe Okwu Igbo

This course introduces students to the morphology of the Igbo language, focusing on word formation processes. It explores the structure of Igbo words, examining morphemes and their various types. The course covers different word formation techniques, including affixation, compounding, and borrowing. Students will analyze Igbo words, identify morphemes, and understand the rules governing word formation. The course also compares Igbo morphology with that of other languages.

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40h
Study Time
13
Weeks
3h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Igbo morphologyword formationmorphemesaffixationlinguistics

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

Morphology definition and scope

2

Morphemes and their types

3

Free and bound morphemes

4

Affixation

5

Reduplication

6

Compounding

7

Borrowing

8

Slang

9

Derivation

10

Clipping

Total Topics10 topics

Requirements

Knowledge and skills recommended for success

Basic knowledge of Igbo language

Familiarity with basic linguistic concepts

💡 Don't have all requirements? Don't worry! Many students successfully complete this course with basic preparation and dedication.

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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Translator

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Lexicographer

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Content Creator (Igbo Language)

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Mọfọlọji

2h

Unit 1: Gịnị bụ mọfọlọji?

2 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to morphology.
  • •Understand the origin of the term 'morphology'.
  • •Identify the focus of study in morphology.
  • •Differentiate morphology from phonology, syntax, and semantics.
Week
2

Module 1: Mọfọlọji

2h

Unit 2: Mkpụrụ okwu

2 study hours
  • •Define 'mkpụrụ okwu' (word).
  • •Explore different perspectives on defining words.
  • •Understand the characteristics of Igbo words.
  • •Identify the different types of words based on writing, pronunciation, meaning, and structure.
Week
3

Module 2: Mọfim

2h

Unit 1: Gịnị bụ mọfim ma ọ bụ mkpụrụ echiche?

2 study hours
  • •Define 'mọfim' (morpheme).
  • •Understand the properties of morphemes.
  • •Differentiate morphemes from other linguistic units.
  • •Identify the different forms of the verb 'si' and their meanings.
Week
4

Module 2: Mọfim

2h

Unit 2: Mọfim na nkeji okwu

2 study hours
  • •Distinguish between morphemes and syllables.
  • •Identify the similarities and differences between morphemes and syllables.
  • •Analyze words to identify their morphemic and syllabic structures.
  • •Understand that a morpheme is the smallest unit of meaning, while a syllable is a unit of pronunciation.
Week
5

Module 3: Ụdịdị Mọfim

2h

Unit 1: Mọfim nnọrọ onwe

2 study hours
  • •Define free morphemes.
  • •Distinguish between lexical and grammatical morphemes.
  • •Identify free morphemes in Igbo.
  • •Understand that free morphemes can stand alone as words.
Week
6

Module 3: Ụdịdị Mọfim

2h

Unit 2: Mọfim Ndabe

2 study hours
  • •Define bound morphemes.
  • •Understand the different types of affixes (prefixes, suffixes, infixes, circumfixes).
  • •Identify bound morphemes in Igbo.
  • •Understand that bound morphemes cannot stand alone as words and must attach to other morphemes.
Week
7

Module 4: Usoro Mmebe Okwu

2h

Unit 1: Usoro mgbakwụnye nsina ngwaa

2 study hours
  • •Define affixation as a word formation process.
  • •Understand the different types of affixes (prefixes, suffixes, infixes, circumfixes).
  • •Identify affixes in Igbo verbs.
  • •Understand the rules governing affixation in Igbo.
Week
8

Module 4: Usoro Mmebe Okwu

2h

Unit 2: Mbite

2 study hours
  • •Define borrowing as a word formation process.
  • •Understand the reasons for borrowing.
  • •Identify borrowed words in Igbo.
  • •Distinguish between different types of borrowing (loanwords, calques, loan blends).
Week
9

Module 4: Usoro Mmebe Okwu

2h

Unit 3: Okwu ọhụrụ na ngwakọ

2 study hours
  • •Define neologism as a word formation process.
  • •Understand the reasons for creating new words.
  • •Identify neologisms in Igbo.
  • •Distinguish between neologisms and borrowings.
Week
10

Module 4: Usoro Mmebe Okwu

2h

Unit 4: Ejima okwu

2 study hours
  • •Define reduplication as a word formation process.
  • •Understand the different types of reduplication (full, partial).
  • •Identify reduplicated words in Igbo.
  • •Understand the functions of reduplication in Igbo.
Week
11

Module 4: Usoro Mmebe Okwu

2h

Unit 5: Nkwụkọ

2 study hours
  • •Define compounding as a word formation process.
  • •Understand the different types of compounds (endocentric, exocentric).
  • •Identify compound words in Igbo.
  • •Understand the rules governing compounding in Igbo.
Week
12

Module 4: Usoro Mmebe Okwu

2h

Unit 6: Nsina okwu njakịrị na okwu ọkpụ

2 study hours
  • •Define slang as a word formation process.
  • •Understand the reasons for using slang.
  • •Identify slang words in Igbo.
  • •Understand the social functions of slang.
Week
13

Module 4: Usoro Mmebe Okwu

4h

Unit 7: Nsina usoro okwu na mgbatị echiche

2 study hours
  • •Define derivation as a word formation process.
  • •Understand the different types of derivational affixes.
  • •Identify derived words in Igbo.
  • •Understand the semantic and syntactic changes that occur during derivation.

Unit 8: Nchabi na ndebiri

2 study hours
  • •Define clipping as a word formation process.
  • •Understand the different types of clipping (fore-clipping, hind-clipping, mid-clipping).
  • •Identify clipped words in Igbo.
  • •Understand the reasons for clipping.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create detailed concept maps linking different word formation processes (Units 4-8).

2

Practice analyzing complex Igbo words to identify their morphemic structure (all units).

3

Focus on understanding the rules governing affixation and compounding (Units 1-3).

4

Review examples of borrowed words and slang terms in Igbo (Units 2, 6).

5

Prepare examples illustrating each word formation process to use as evidence in essay questions (Units 4-8).

6

Prioritize studying the units with tutor-marked assignments to reinforce key concepts (all units).

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