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Introduction in Yoruba Oral Literature

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Yorùbá oral literature. It explores the nature of oral and written forms, delving into the challenges of collecting, transcribing, and classifying this rich literary tradition. The course covers folktales, traditional poetic forms, and dramatic performances, offering students a foundational understanding of Yorùbá literary heritage and its cultural significance. It consists of three units and aims to equip students with the necessary tools for further study in Yorùbá literature.

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45h
Study Time
13
Weeks
3h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Yorùbá oral literatureFolktalesTraditional poetryOral traditionCultural heritage

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
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Definition of Yorùbá oral literature

2

Challenges in studying oral literature

3

Classification of Yorùbá oral literature

4

Yorùbá oral poetry

5

Yorùbá folktales

6

Yorùbá traditional festivals

7

Eégún Aláré performance

Total Topics7 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 GBOGBOGBÒÒ

2h

Unit 1: Kín ni Lítíréṣọ̀ Alohùn Yorùbá jẹ́?

2 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to Yorùbá oral literature.
  • •Define literature and its various forms.
  • •Identify the challenges in studying Yorùbá oral literature.
Week
2

Module 1: ÌFÁÁRÀ GBOGBOGBÒÒ

3h

Unit 2: Ìpèníjà Ẹ̀kọ́ Lítíréṣọ̀ Alohùn I: Oko Ìwádìí Lílọ

3 study hours
  • •Examine the scope of research in Yorùbá oral literature.
  • •Discuss the problems and solutions in the field.
  • •Analyze the nature of oral literature as a field of study.
Week
3

Module 1: ÌFÁÁRÀ GBOGBOGBÒÒ

3h

Unit 3: Ìpèníjà Ẹ̀kọ́ Lítíréṣọ̀ Alohùn II:Àbọ̀ Oko Ìwádìí

3 study hours
  • •Explore the challenges in transcribing and analyzing Yorùbá oral literature.
  • •Identify the methods used in the study of Yorùbá oral literature.
  • •Discuss the importance of fieldwork in oral literature research.
Week
4

Module 1: ÌFÁÁRÀ GBOGBOGBÒÒ

3h

Unit 4: Ìpínsísọ̀rí Lítíréṣọ̀ Alohùn Yorùbá I: Àwọn Isọ̀rí Ńláńlá

3 study hours
  • •Classify Yorùbá oral literature into major categories.
  • •Identify the characteristics of each category.
  • •Compare and contrast the different forms of Yorùbá oral literature.
Week
5

Module 1: ÌFÁÁRÀ GBOGBOGBÒÒ

3h

Unit 5: Ìpínsísọ̀rí Lítíréṣọ̀ Alohùn Yorùbá II: Àwọn Ìsọ̀rí Kéékèèké

3 study hours
  • •Classify Yorùbá oral literature into minor categories.
  • •Identify the characteristics of each category.
  • •Compare and contrast the different forms of Yorùbá oral literature.
Week
6

Module 2: Ewì Àlohùn

3h

Unit 1: Àrángbọ́ Kíkún

3 study hours
  • •Define Àrángbọ́ Kíkún in Yorùbá oral literature.
  • •Explore the characteristics and types of Àrángbọ́ Kíkún.
  • •Analyze examples of Àrángbọ́ Kíkún in Yorùbá culture.
Week
7

Module 2: Ewì Àlohùn

3h

Unit 2: Àrángbọ́ Kéékèèké

3 study hours
  • •Define Àrángbọ́ Kéékèèké in Yorùbá oral literature.
  • •Explore the characteristics and types of Àrángbọ́ Kéékèèké.
  • •Analyze examples of Àrángbọ́ Kéékèèké in Yorùbá culture.
Week
8

Module 2: Ewì Àlohùn

3h

Unit 3: Ìṣàré Ajẹmẹ́sìn

3 study hours
  • •Define Ìṣàré Ajẹmẹ́sìn in Yorùbá oral literature.
  • •Explore the characteristics and types of Ìṣàré Ajẹmẹ́sìn.
  • •Analyze examples of Ìṣàré Ajẹmẹ́sìn in Yorùbá culture.
Week
9

Module 2: Ewì Àlohùn

6h

Unit 4: Ìṣàré Aláìjẹmẹ́sìn

3 study hours
  • •Define Ìṣàré Aláìjẹmẹ́sìn in Yorùbá oral literature.
  • •Explore the characteristics and types of Ìṣàré Aláìjẹmẹ́sìn.
  • •Analyze examples of Ìṣàré Aláìjẹmẹ́sìn in Yorùbá culture.

Unit 5: Orin

3 study hours
  • •Define Orin in Yorùbá oral literature.
  • •Explore the characteristics and types of Orin.
  • •Analyze examples of Orin in Yorùbá culture.
Week
10

Module 3: Àlọ́ Onítàn Àti Eré Oníṣe

3h

Unit 1: Àlọ́ Pípa àti Àtúnyẹ̀wò Ìpínsísọ̀rí Àlọ́ Onítàn

3 study hours
  • •Explore the art of storytelling in Yorùbá culture.
  • •Discuss the classification of Yorùbá folktales.
  • •Analyze the structure and elements of Yorùbá folktales.
Week
11

Module 3: Àlọ́ Onítàn Àti Eré Oníṣe

3h

Unit 2: Kókó Ọ̀rọ̀ , Àhunpọ̀ Ìtàn, Ibùdó àti Àkókò Ìtàn

3 study hours
  • •Identify the key themes in Yorùbá folktales.
  • •Analyze the plot structure and narrative techniques.
  • •Discuss the significance of setting and time in Yorùbá folktales.
Week
12

Module 3: Àlọ́ Onítàn Àti Eré Oníṣe

3h

Unit 3: Ẹ̀dá Ìtàn, Ìfìwàwẹ̀dá àti Ìlò Èdè

3 study hours
  • •Examine the characters in Yorùbá folktales.
  • •Analyze the characterization and language use.
  • •Discuss the moral lessons conveyed through the characters.
Week
13

Module 3: Àlọ́ Onítàn Àti Eré Oníṣe

6h

Unit 4: Ọdún Ìbílẹ̀

3 study hours
  • •Explore the traditional festivals in Yorùbá culture.
  • •Discuss the significance of traditional festivals.
  • •Analyze the role of traditional festivals in Yorùbá society.

Unit 5: Eégún Aláré

3 study hours
  • •Examine the Eégún Aláré performance in Yorùbá culture.
  • •Discuss the significance of Eégún Aláré.
  • •Analyze the role of Eégún Aláré in Yorùbá society.

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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 definitions and classifications.

2

Develop flashcards for quick recall of Yorùbá terms and concepts.

3

Practice analyzing examples of Yorùbá oral literature, identifying their characteristics and significance.

4

Form study groups to discuss and clarify complex topics.

5

Review all assignments and tutor-marked assessments to identify areas for improvement.

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