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Yoruba Folktales

This course is designed to equip students with adequate skills in the analysis of Yoruba folktales. It exposes students to the world of Yoruba folktales, with reference to the Yoruba world-view, philosophy, and culture. The course also educates them on the oral nature of Yoruba oral literature, exploring various types and their significance within the Yoruba tradition.

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150h
Study Time
13
Weeks
12h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Yoruba folktalesoral literatureYoruba culturefolktale analysisÌjàpá stories

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

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

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Yoruba folktales

2

oral tradition

3

folktale analysis

4

Yoruba culture

5

Ìjàpá stories

6

folktale themes

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

Computer Based Test

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: ÌFÁÁRÀ

4h

Unit 1: Types of Folktales, Their Characteristics and Uses

2 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to Yoruba folktales.
  • •Understand the definition and components of folktales.
  • •Identify the different types of folktales and their characteristics.

Unit 2: Uses of Folktales

2 study hours
  • •Explore the significance of folktales in education.
  • •Understand how folktales are used for entertainment.
  • •Learn how folktales establish truth, especially about Yoruba culture.
Week
2

Module 1: ÌFÁÁRÀ

4h

Unit 1: Ways of Opening Folktales

2 study hours
  • •Understand the different ways of opening a folktale.
  • •Learn how to use folktales as riddles.
  • •Explore the use of proverbs in opening folktales.

Unit 2: The Structure of Folktale Openings

2 study hours
  • •Understand the use of call-response in folktale openings.
  • •Learn how to create engagement with the audience through openings.
Week
3

Module 1: ÌFÁÁRÀ

4h

Unit 1: Elements within Folktales

2 study hours
  • •Identify the various elements within folktales.
  • •Explore the use of songs in folktales.
  • •Understand the purpose and structure of songs within folktales.

Unit 2: Mimicry in Folktales

2 study hours
  • •Explore the use of mimicry in folktales.
  • •Understand how mimicry is used to create humor and engagement.
  • •Analyze the impact of mimicry on the audience's perception of the story.
Week
4

Module 2: KÓKÓ Ọ̀RỌ̀, ÌHUN ÌTÀN ÀTI ÌFÌWÀWẸ̀DẠ́

4h

Unit 1: Themes in Folktales

2 study hours
  • •Understand the concept of theme in folktales.
  • •Identify common themes in Yoruba folktales.
  • •Analyze how themes are conveyed through the structure of the story.

Unit 2: Plot and Characteristics

2 study hours
  • •Explore the structure of folktale plots.
  • •Understand the characteristics of a folktale plot.
  • •Analyze the plot structure of various folktales.
Week
5

Module 2: KÓKÓ Ọ̀RỌ̀, ÌHUN ÌTÀN ÀTI ÌFÌWÀWẸ̀DẠ́

2h

Unit 3: Characterization

2 study hours
  • •Understand the concept of characterization in folktales.
  • •Explore the different types of characters in Yoruba folktales.
  • •Analyze how characters are used to convey moral lessons.
Week
6

Module 3: ÌLÒ ÈDÈ ÀTI BÁTÀNÌ GBÓLÓHÙN ÌṢÍDE ÀTI ÌPARÍ ÀLỌ́

2h

Unit 1: Language Use

2 study hours
  • •Understand the use of language in folktales.
  • •Explore the different linguistic devices used in Yoruba folktales.
  • •Analyze how language enhances the storytelling experience.
Week
7

Module 3: ÌLÒ ÈDÈ ÀTI BÁTÀNÌ GBÓLÓHÙN ÌṢÍDE ÀTI ÌPARÍ ÀLỌ́

2h

Unit 2: Patterns of Opening Statements

2 study hours
  • •Understand the patterns of opening statements in folktales.
  • •Explore the linguistic devices used in folktale openings.
  • •Analyze the impact of opening statements on the audience.
Week
8

Module 3: ÌLÒ ÈDÈ ÀTI BÁTÀNÌ GBÓLÓHÙN ÌṢÍDE ÀTI ÌPARÍ ÀLỌ́

2h

Unit 1: Bátànì Gbólóhùn Ìparí Àlọ́

2 study hours
  • •Understand the patterns of closing statements in folktales.
  • •Explore the linguistic devices used in folktale closings.
  • •Analyze the impact of closing statements on the audience.
Week
9

Module 4: ÀTÚPALÈ ÀWỌN ÀṢÀYÀN ÀLỌ́ ÌJÀPÁ

3h

Unit 1: Ìjàpá, Àgbò àti Igbá

3 study hours
  • •Read and understand the story of Ìjàpá, Àgbò àti Igbá.
  • •Answer questions related to the story.
  • •Analyze the story using the elements of folktales.
Week
10

Module 4: ÀTÚPALÈ ÀWỌN ÀṢÀYÀN ÀLỌ́ ÌJÀPÁ

3h

Unit 2: Ìjàpá lóyún Ìjàǹgbọn

3 study hours
  • •Read and understand the story of Ìjàpá lóyún Ìjàǹgbọn.
  • •Answer questions related to the story.
  • •Analyze the story using the elements of folktales.
Week
11

Module 4: ÀTÚPALÈ ÀWỌN ÀṢÀYÀN ÀLỌ́ ÌJÀPÁ

3h

Unit 3: Ìjàpá àti Bàbá Oníkàn

3 study hours
  • •Read and understand the story of Ìjàpá àti Bàbá Oníkàn.
  • •Answer questions related to the story.
  • •Analyze the story using the elements of folktales.
Week
12

Module 4: ÀTÚPALÈ ÀWỌN ÀṢÀYÀN ÀLỌ́ ÌJÀPÁ

3h

Unit 4: Ìjàpá, Ajá, Ẹkùn àti Ọdẹ

3 study hours
  • •Read and understand the story of Ìjàpá, Ajá, Ẹkùn àti Ọdẹ.
  • •Answer questions related to the story.
  • •Analyze the story using the elements of folktales.
Week
13

Final Revision

4h

Final Revision

4 study hours
  • •Review all modules and units.
  • •Complete any outstanding assignments.
  • •Prepare for the final examination.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create detailed summaries of each unit, focusing on key concepts and examples.

2

Develop character maps for major folktales, noting their traits and roles.

3

Practice identifying different linguistic devices used in folktales.

4

Review and analyze the themes and moral lessons presented in each story.

5

Form study groups to discuss and debate interpretations of complex folktales.

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