Phonology of Igbo II

1. Understand the principles of generative phonology and its application to Igbo.
2. Identify and analyze various phonological processes in Igbo.
3. Describe the Igbo tone system and its role in lexical distinction.
4. Analyze the syllable structure and vowel harmony patterns in Igbo.
5. Explain how loanwords are adapted into the Igbo phonological system.

13 weeks, about 30 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Nkọwami usoro mkpụrụ ụda mmụbawanye nsiniwu

   • Unit 1: Iji atụtụ usoro mkpụrụ ụda mmụbawanye nsiniwu · 2 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..

2. Week 2Module 1: Nkọwami usoro mkpụrụ ụda mmụbawanye nsiniwu

   • Unit 2: Ebumnobi usoro mkpụrụ ụda mmụbawanye nsiniwu · 2 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..

3. Week 3Module 1: Nkọwami usoro mkpụrụ ụda mmụbawanye nsiniwu

   • Unit 3: Njirimara usoro mmụbawanye mkpụrụ ụda nsiniwu · 2 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..

4. Week 4Module 2: Usoro mkpụrụ ụda mmụbawanye nsiniwu

   • Unit 1: Olilo · 2 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..

5. Week 5Module 2: Usoro mkpụrụ ụda mmụbawanye nsiniwu

   • Unit 2: Ndapụ ụda · 2 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..

6. Week 6Module 2: Usoro mkpụrụ ụda mmụbawanye nsiniwu

   • Unit 3: Mkpafanye ụda · 2 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..

7. Week 7Module 2: Usoro mkpụrụ ụda mmụbawanye nsiniwu

   • Unit 4: Mgbanwọrịta ụda · 2 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..

8. Week 8Module 2: Usoro mkpụrụ ụda mmụbawanye nsiniwu

   • Unit 5: Mkpọso · 2 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 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..

9. Week 9Module 3: Mmepụta ụda olu Igbo

   • Unit 1: Nkọwa na ụdịdị ụda olu · 2 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..

10. Week 10Module 3: Mmepụta ụda olu Igbo

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

11. Week 11Module 3: Mmepụta ụda olu Igbo

    • Unit 3: Ịkanye akara ụda olu na mkpụrụ edide · 2 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..

12. Week 12Module 3: Mmepụta ụda olu Igbo

    • Unit 4: Usoro nkanye akara ụda olu · 2 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..

13. Week 13Module 4: Nkeji okwu na ndakọrịta ụda ume

    • Unit 1: Nkeji okwu · 2 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 hours

      Review all modules and units.. Prepare for assignments and final examinations..