Varieties of Poetry in Igbo

1. Define Igbo poetry and its various forms.
2. Explain the origin and evolution of Igbo poetry.
3. Distinguish between oral and written Igbo poetry.
4. Identify the key characteristics of Igbo poetry.
5. Apply different methods to analyze Igbo poetry.
6. Appreciate the cultural significance of Igbo poetry.

13 weeks, about 34 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Modul 1 – Mkpọlite (Module 1 – Introduction)

   • Unit 1: Gịnị bụ Abụ? (What is Poetry?) · 2 hours

     Define poetry in general terms.. Explain the meaning of Igbo poetry in the context of this course.. Identify different definitions of poetry provided by Igbo scholars..

2. Week 2Modul 1 – Mkpọlite (Module 1 – Introduction)

   • Unit 2: Ụdị abụ Igbo e nwere (Types of Poetry in Igbo) · 2 hours

     Identify the types of poetry that exist in Igbo culture.. Explain what oral/traditional poetry is.. Discuss whether Igbo people have oral/traditional poetry.. Explain what written poetry is..

3. Week 3Modul 1 – Mkpọlite (Module 1 – Introduction)

   • Unit 3: Mmalite Abụ Igbo (Origin of Igbo Poetry) · 2 hours

     Discuss the origin of Igbo oral poetry.. Identify how written Igbo poetry originated.. Understand why Igbo poetry is written down.. Identify some written Igbo poetry books..

4. Week 4Modul 2 - Ọdịdị Abụ (Module 2 - Structure of Poetry)

   • Unit 1: Njirimara abụ Igbo (Characteristics of Igbo Poetry) · 2 hours

     Identify the elements that make up Igbo poetry.. Understand the characteristics of Igbo oral poetry.. Learn the characteristics of Igbo written poetry.. Identify the characteristics of Igbo poets and writers..

5. Week 5Modul 2 - Ọdịdị Abụ (Module 2 - Structure of Poetry)

   • Unit 2: Njirimara abụ ọnụ (Characteristics of Oral Poetry) · 2 hours

     Understand how oral poetry is expressed.. Know that rhythm is highly emphasized in oral poetry.. Identify how change often appears in oral poetry..

6. Week 6Modul 2 - Ọdịdị Abụ (Module 2 - Structure of Poetry)

   • Unit 3: Njirimara abụ ederede (Characteristics of Written Poetry) · 2 hours

     Identify how written poetry is expressed and organized.. Understand how the subject matter appears in written poetry.. Determine how Igbo writers express their poetic skills through language and word choice..

7. Week 7Modul 2 - Ọdịdị Abụ (Module 2 - Structure of Poetry)

   • Unit 4: Njirimara odeabụ Igbo na nka ya (Characteristics of Igbo Poets and Their Skills) · 2 hours

     Understand how a poet/writer uses different techniques to express their poetry.. Identify the qualities that make a good Igbo poet/writer..

8. Week 8Modul 3 - Ụdịdị Abụ (Module 3 - Varieties of Poetry)

   • Unit 1: Nkenụdị abụ ọnụ (Types of Oral Poetry) · 2 hours

     Identify the types of oral poetry that exist.. Understand the benefits of oral poetry in Igbo life.. Determine the state of oral poetry in modern times..

9. Week 9Modul 3 - Ụdịdị Abụ (Module 3 - Varieties of Poetry)

   • Unit 2: Nkenụdị abụ ederede (Types of Written Poetry) · 2 hours

     Identify the types of written poetry.. Understand the benefits of written poetry.. Determine the state of written poetry in modern times..

10. Week 10Modul 3 - Ụdịdị Abụ (Module 3 - Varieties of Poetry)

    • Unit 3: Nkewa abụ Igbo (Classification of Igbo Poetry) · 2 hours

      Understand how Igbo poetry is classified.. Identify the different ways Igbo poetry is classified..

    • Unit 4: Ntulekọrịta abụ Igbo (Comparison of Igbo Poetry) · 2 hours

      Compare and contrast Igbo oral and written poetry.. Identify the similarities and differences between Igbo oral and written poetry..

11. Week 11Modul 3 - Ụdịdị Abụ (Module 3 - Varieties of Poetry)

    • Unit 5: Uru na ọghọm nwere ike ịpụta n'abụ Igbo (Advantages and Disadvantages of Igbo Poetry) · 2 hours

      Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of Igbo poetry.. Identify the potential advantages and disadvantages of Igbo poetry..

12. Week 12Modul 4- Usoro Nnyocha Abụ Igbo (Module 4- Methods of Analyzing Igbo Poetry)

    • Unit 1: Ọnọdụ Asụsụ na nnyocha abụ Igbo (The Role of Language in Analyzing Igbo Poetry) · 2 hours

      Understand the role of language in analyzing Igbo poetry.. Identify the characteristics of the language used in Igbo poetry.. Determine the benefits of language in analyzing Igbo poetry..

    • Unit 2: Usoro Nnyocha abụ Igbo (Methods of Analyzing Igbo Poetry) · 2 hours

      Understand the methods used to analyze Igbo poetry.. Identify the different methods used to analyze Igbo poetry..

13. Week 13Modul 4- Usoro Nnyocha Abụ Igbo (Module 4- Methods of Analyzing Igbo Poetry)

    • Final Revision · 6 hours

      Review all course materials.. Prepare for final examinations..