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YOR211Arts2 Unitsintermediate

Survey of the Literature of Yoruba

This course provides a comprehensive survey of Yorùbá literature. It explores various forms of Yorùbá literary expression, including ewì àpile ḳ́ ọ (written poetry), eré onítàn (drama), and ìtàn àròsọ (prose). The course examines the historical development, stylistic features, and critical analysis of these literary genres. Students will develop skills in interpreting and appreciating Yorùbá literary works.

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150h
Study Time
13
Weeks
12h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Yorùbá LiteratureEwì Àpile ̣́ kọEré OnítànÌtàn ÀròsọLiterary Analysis

Course Overview

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Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
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Math Level
No Math
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Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Yorùbá Written Poetry

2

Yorùbá Drama

3

Yorùbá Prose

4

Literary Analysis

5

Historical Development of Yorùbá Literature

6

Language and Style in Yorùbá Literature

Total Topics6 topics

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Week
1

Module 1: Ìfáàrà sí Ewì Àpile ̣́ kọ Yorùbá

2h

Unit 1: Ìfáàrà sí ewì àpile ̣̀ kọ Yorùbá

2 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to Yorùbá written poetry and define its key characteristics.
  • •Compare and contrast Yorùbá written poetry with oral poetry.
  • •Identify the different types of Yorùbá written poetry.
Week
2

Module 1: Ìfáàrà sí Ewì Àpile ̣́ kọ Yorùbá

2h

Unit 2: Ìgbéǹde àti ìdàgbàsókè ewì àpile ̣̀ kọ Yorùbá

2 study hours
  • •Examine the historical development of Yorùbá written poetry.
  • •Analyze the influence of newspapers on the development of Yorùbá poetry.
  • •Discuss the efforts to translate foreign poetry into Yorùbá.
Week
3

Module 1: Ìfáàrà sí Ewì Àpile ̣́ kọ Yorùbá

2h

Unit 3: Ìtúpale ewì àpile ̣̀ kọ Yorùbá

2 study hours
  • •Explore the use of language as a tool in Yorùbá written poetry.
  • •Compare and contrast the language of poetry with everyday language.
  • •Analyze the use of literary devices in Yorùbá written poetry.
Week
4

Module 1: Ìfáàrà sí Ewì Àpile ̣́ kọ Yorùbá

2h

Unit 4: Àfiko ra ̣́ ìtúpale ewì àpile ̣̀ kọ Yorùbá I: Ṣóbo ẉ́ álé Ṣówándé àti Déńrelé Adétìmíkàn Ọbasá

2 study hours
  • •Study the poetry of Ṣóbo ẉ́ álé Ṣówándé.
  • •Analyze the structure, themes, and language used in his poetry.
  • •Discuss the significance of Ṣówándé's work in Yorùbá literature.
Week
5

Module 1: Ìfáàrà sí Ewì Àpile ̣́ kọ Yorùbá

2h

Unit 5: Àfiko ra ̣́ ìtúpale ewì àpile ̣̀ kọ Yorùbá II: Adébáyo ̣́ Fálétí àti Akínwùmí Ìṣ̩ o lá

2 study hours
  • •Study the poetry of Adébáyo ̣́ Fálétí.
  • •Analyze the themes, structure, and language used in his poetry.
  • •Discuss the significance of Fálétí's work in Yorùbá literature.
Week
6

Module 2: Ìfáàrà sí eré onítàn Yorùbá

2h

Unit 1: Ìfáàrà sí eré-onítàn Yorùbá

2 study hours
  • •Define Yorùbá drama and its key characteristics.
  • •Explore the views of scholars on Yorùbá drama.
  • •Differentiate between Yorùbá drama, play, and theatre.
Week
7

Module 2: Ìfáàrà sí eré onítàn Yorùbá

2h

Unit 2: Ìgbéǹde àti ìdàgbàsóke eré onítàn Yorùbá

2 study hours
  • •Examine the historical development of Yorùbá drama.
  • •Analyze the efforts to promote Yorùbá drama.
  • •Discuss the different types of Yorùbá drama.
Week
8

Module 2: Ìfáàrà sí eré onítàn Yorùbá

2h

Unit 3: Ìtúpale ̣́eré onítàn Yorùbá

2 study hours
  • •Explore the elements of Yorùbá drama analysis.
  • •Analyze plot, setting, character, themes, and language in Yorùbá drama.
  • •Discuss the significance of these elements in understanding Yorùbá drama.
Week
9

Module 2: Ìfáàrà sí eré onítàn Yorùbá

2h

Unit 4: Àgbéye wò eré-onítàn Ẹfúnṣetán Aníwúrà tí Akínwùmí Ìṣo ḷ́á àti Re ṛ́ e ̣́Rún tí Ọládèjọ Òkédìjí kọ

2 study hours
  • •Analyze the play Ẹfúnṣetán Aníwúrà by Akínwùmí Ìṣo ḷ́á.
  • •Explore the themes, characters, and language used in the play.
  • •Discuss the significance of the play in Yorùbá literature.
Week
10

Module 2: Ìfáàrà sí eré onítàn Yorùbá

2h

Unit 5: Àgbéye wò eré onítàn Alàgbà Jẹremáyà tí Oyetúndé Awoyẹlé kọ

2 study hours
  • •Analyze the play Alàgbà Jẹremáyà by Oyetúndé Awoyẹlé.
  • •Explore the themes, characters, and language used in the play.
  • •Discuss the significance of the play in Yorùbá literature.
Week
11

Module 3: Ìfáàrà sí ìtàn àròsọ Yorùbá I

2h

Unit 1: Ìfáàrà sí ìtàn àròsọ Yorùbá

2 study hours
  • •Define Yorùbá prose and its key characteristics.
  • •Explore the views of scholars on Yorùbá prose.
  • •Identify the different types of Yorùbá prose.
Week
12

Module 3: Ìfáàrà sí ìtàn àròsọ Yorùbá I

4h

Unit 2: Ìgbéǹde àti ìdàgbàsóke ìtàn àròsọ Yorùbá

2 study hours
  • •Examine the historical development of Yorùbá prose.
  • •Analyze the efforts to promote Yorùbá prose.
  • •Discuss the different types of Yorùbá prose.

Unit 3: Ìpínsíso rí ìtàn àròsọ Yorùbá

2 study hours
  • •Explore the different narrative techniques used in Yorùbá prose.
  • •Analyze the use of these techniques in selected Yorùbá prose works.
  • •Discuss the significance of these techniques in understanding Yorùbá prose.
Week
13

Module 3: Ìfáàrà sí ìtàn àròsọ Yorùbá I

4h

Unit 4: Àfiko ra ̣́ ìtúpale ̣́ìtàn àròsọ: Àgbéye ẉ́ ò ìtàn àròsọ Ògbójú Ọdẹ Nínú Igbó Irúnmọle

2 study hours
  • •Analyze the prose work Ògbójú Ọdẹ Nínú Igbó Irúnmọle by D.O. Fágúnwà.
  • •Explore the themes, characters, and language used in the work.
  • •Discuss the significance of the work in Yorùbá literature.

Unit 5: Àfiko ra ̣́ ìtúpale ̣́ìtàn àròsọ Àgbéye ẉ́ ò ìtàn àròsọ Ó Le Kú

2 study hours
  • •Analyze the prose work Ó Le Kú by Akínwùmí Ìṣo ḷ́á.
  • •Explore the themes, characters, and language used in the work.
  • •Discuss the significance of the work in Yorùbá literature.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

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1

Review all module introductions and summaries to reinforce key concepts.

2

Create detailed outlines for each unit, focusing on main themes and arguments.

3

Practice analyzing sample Yorùbá literary texts, applying the critical techniques learned.

4

Form study groups to discuss challenging units and share insights.

5

Focus on understanding the historical context of each literary genre and author.

6

Pay close attention to the language and stylistic features of each literary work.

7

Practice writing essays and answering exam-style questions to improve your writing skills.

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