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Phonology of Igbo II

This course, Phonology of Igbo II, is designed for third-year B.A. Igbo students. It explores various aspects of phonology, including the generative phonology theory, its objectives, and features. Students will study phonological processes like assimilation, elision, epenthesis, metathesis, and coalescence. The course also covers Igbo tone production, syllable structure, vowel harmony, and the phonological adaptation of loanwords into Igbo.

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60h
Study Time
13
Weeks
5h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Igbo phonologyGenerative phonologyToneVowel harmonyLoanwords

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

Generative Phonology

2

Phonological Processes

3

Igbo Tone System

4

Syllable Structure

5

Vowel Harmony

6

Loanword Adaptation

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

Written Assessment

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Nkọwami usoro mkpụrụ ụda mmụbawanye nsiniwu

2h

Unit 1: Iji atụtụ usoro mkpụrụ ụda mmụbawanye nsiniwu

2 study hours
  • •Define generative phonology and its significance in understanding Igbo sound patterns.
  • •Identify the limitations of traditional phonology that led to the development of generative phonology.
  • •Explain how Chomsky and Halle contributed to the establishment of generative phonology.
Week
2

Module 1: Nkọwami usoro mkpụrụ ụda mmụbawanye nsiniwu

2h

Unit 2: Ebumnobi usoro mkpụrụ ụda mmụbawanye nsiniwu

2 study hours
  • •Explain the objectives of generative phonology in capturing language acquisition.
  • •Discuss how generative phonology aims to describe and explain the rules of a language's sound system.
  • •Describe the three stages involved in generative phonology: the underlying level, the transformational level, and the surface level.
Week
3

Module 1: Nkọwami usoro mkpụrụ ụda mmụbawanye nsiniwu

2h

Unit 3: Njirimara usoro mmụbawanye mkpụrụ ụda nsiniwu

2 study hours
  • •Identify the characteristics of generative phonology, including its rule-based approach.
  • •Explain the use of binary features (+/-) in generative phonology to represent phonetic properties.
  • •Discuss the problems and criticisms associated with generative phonology.
Week
4

Module 2: Usoro mkpụrụ ụda mmụbawanye nsiniwu

2h

Unit 1: Olilo

2 study hours
  • •Define assimilation and its role in phonological processes.
  • •Identify the different types of assimilation: anticipatory, perseverative, and coalescent.
  • •Provide examples of assimilation in Igbo, demonstrating how sounds change to become more similar to neighboring sounds.
Week
5

Module 2: Usoro mkpụrụ ụda mmụbawanye nsiniwu

2h

Unit 2: Ndapụ ụda

2 study hours
  • •Define elision and its effect on the pronunciation of words.
  • •Distinguish between vowel elision and consonant elision.
  • •Provide examples of elision in Igbo, showing how certain sounds are omitted in connected speech.
Week
6

Module 2: Usoro mkpụrụ ụda mmụbawanye nsiniwu

2h

Unit 3: Mkpafanye ụda

2 study hours
  • •Define epenthesis and its function in inserting sounds into words.
  • •Distinguish between internal and intermediate epenthesis.
  • •Provide examples of epenthesis in Igbo, illustrating how sounds are added to facilitate pronunciation.
Week
7

Module 2: Usoro mkpụrụ ụda mmụbawanye nsiniwu

2h

Unit 4: Mgbanwọrịta ụda

2 study hours
  • •Define metathesis and its effect on the order of sounds in a word.
  • •Provide examples of metathesis in Igbo, demonstrating how sounds switch positions.
  • •Discuss the factors that influence metathesis in language.
Week
8

Module 2: Usoro mkpụrụ ụda mmụbawanye nsiniwu

4h

Unit 5: Mkpọso

2 study hours
  • •Define coalescence and its role in merging sounds.
  • •Provide examples of coalescence in Igbo, demonstrating how two sounds combine to form a new sound.
  • •Explain the conditions under which coalescence occurs.

Unit 6: Iwu ụdịdị ụda

2 study hours
  • •Explain the purpose of phonological rules in describing sound patterns.
  • •Discuss the role of phonological rules in grammar.
  • •Identify the different types of phonological rule applications.
Week
9

Module 3: Mmepụta ụda olu Igbo

2h

Unit 1: Nkọwa na ụdịdị ụda olu

2 study hours
  • •Define tone and its significance in Igbo.
  • •Describe the different types of tones in Igbo: high, low, and downstep.
  • •Identify the phonetic characteristics of each tone.
Week
10

Module 3: Mmepụta ụda olu Igbo

2h

Unit 2: Ọrụ ụda olu na-arụ n'asụsụ Igbo

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the various functions of tone in Igbo, including lexical distinction.
  • •Explain the difference between inherent tone and grammatical tone.
  • •Provide examples of how tone distinguishes meaning in Igbo words and phrases.
Week
11

Module 3: Mmepụta ụda olu Igbo

2h

Unit 3: Ịkanye akara ụda olu na mkpụrụ edide

2 study hours
  • •Identify the guidelines for marking tone in Igbo orthography.
  • •Discuss the challenges of tone marking and strategies for overcoming them.
  • •Apply tone marking rules to various Igbo words and sentences.
Week
12

Module 3: Mmepụta ụda olu Igbo

2h

Unit 4: Usoro nkanye akara ụda olu

2 study hours
  • •Compare and contrast different tone marking systems proposed by various scholars.
  • •Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of each system.
  • •Apply different tone marking systems to the same Igbo text and compare the results.
Week
13

Module 4: Nkeji okwu na ndakọrịta ụda ume

4h

Unit 1: Nkeji okwu

2 study hours
  • •Define the syllable and its components.
  • •Distinguish between open and closed syllables.
  • •Identify the characteristics of Igbo syllables.

Unit 2: Mgbaso iwu ndakọrịta ụda ume

2 study hours
  • •Review all modules and units.
  • •Prepare for assignments and final examinations.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review generative phonology principles from Module 1, focusing on rule application.

2

Practice identifying assimilation, elision, and epenthesis examples from Module 2.

3

Create tone charts for common Igbo words, emphasizing high, low, and downstep distinctions from Module 3.

4

Analyze syllable structures and vowel harmony patterns in sample Igbo texts from Module 4.

5

Study loanword adaptation rules and examples from Module 5, noting common phonetic substitutions.

6

Complete all TMAs and review feedback to identify areas for improvement.

7

Allocate specific study hours for each module, prioritizing challenging units.

8

Create flashcards for key phonological terms and concepts.

9

Practice transcribing Igbo words and sentences using IPA symbols.

10

Form a study group to discuss and clarify difficult topics.

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