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Morphology of Yoruba

This course introduces students to Yoruba morphology, a core component of Yoruba language studies. It explores the structure of words, including morphemes, morphs, and their variations. The course covers derivational and inflectional morphology, examining how new words are formed and how word forms change to indicate grammatical functions. Students will learn about affixes, compounding, reduplication, and other word-formation processes in Yoruba, enhancing their understanding of the language's intricate structure.

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90h
Study Time
13
Weeks
7h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Yoruba morphologyMorphemesAffixesCompoundingReduplication

Course Overview

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Course Difficulty

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

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Morphology

2

Morphemes

3

Morphs

4

Affixes

5

Compounding

6

Reduplication

7

Ìgbésẹ̀ Mofọ́ lọ́ jì

8

Mọ́fíìmù

Total Topics8 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: Mofọ́ lọ́jì

2h

Unit 1: Oríkì Mofọ́ lọ́ jì

2 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to morphology.
  • •Define key terms: morpheme, morph, allomorph.
  • •Explain the importance of morphology in language study.
Week
2

Module 1: Mofọ́ lọ́jì

2h

Unit 2: Mofọ́ lọ́ jì Apàrísídà

2 study hours
  • •Study the concept of Mofọ́ lọ́ jì Apàrísídà.
  • •Identify examples of Mofọ́ lọ́ jì Apàrísídà in Yoruba.
  • •Differentiate between Mofọ́ lọ́ jì Apàrísídà and other morphological processes.
Week
3

Module 1: Mofọ́ lọ́jì

2h

Unit 3: Mofọ́ lọ́jì Apàrísídà Olùrọ́pò

2 study hours
  • •Examine the role of Mofọ́ lọ́jì Apàrísídà Olùrọ́pò in Yoruba.
  • •Analyze how word forms change through substitution.
  • •Compare and contrast Mofọ́ lọ́jì Apàrísídà Olùrọ́pò with other types of morphological change.
Week
4

Module 1: Mofọ́ lọ́jì

2h

Unit 4: Mofọ́ lọ́jì Ìṣẹ́dá

2 study hours
  • •Explore the concept of Mofọ́ lọ́jì Ìṣẹ́dá.
  • •Identify different types of word formation processes.
  • •Analyze examples of Mofọ́ lọ́jì Ìṣẹ́dá in Yoruba.
Week
5

Module 2: Mọ́fíìmù

2h

Unit 1: Oríkì Mọ́fíìmù àti Dìdà Mọ́fíìmù Mọ̀

2 study hours
  • •Define Mọ́fíìmù and its role in morphology.
  • •Learn how to identify Mọ́fíìmù in words.
  • •Understand the significance of Mọ́fíìmù in analyzing word structure.
Week
6

Module 2: Mọ́fíìmù

2h

Unit 2: Ìyàtọ́ Láàárín Mọ́fíìmú àti Sílébù àti Pínpín Ọ̀rọ̀ Sí Mọ́fíìmù

2 study hours
  • •Distinguish between Mọ́fíìmú and Sílébù.
  • •Practice dividing words into Mọ́fíìmù.
  • •Understand the differences in structure and function between Mọ́fíìmú and Sílébù.
Week
7

Module 2: Mọ́fíìmù

2h

Unit 3: Ẹ̀yà Mọ́fììmù I: Mọ́fíìmù Ìpìlẹ̀, Mọ́fíìmù Adádúró àti Mọ́fíìmù Afarahẹ

2 study hours
  • •Identify and classify Mọ́fíìmù Ìpìlẹ̀.
  • •Understand the characteristics of Mọ́fíìmù Adádúró.
  • •Recognize and differentiate Mọ́fíìmù Afarahẹ.
Week
8

Module 2: Mọ́fíìmù

2h

Unit 4: Ẹ̀yà Mọ́fììmù II: Òpó, Mọ́fíìmù Onítumọ̀ Àdámọ́ , Mọ́fíìmù Aláìnítumọ̀ Àdámọ́ àti Mọ́fíìmù Asopọ̀

2 study hours
  • •Define and identify Òpó in Yoruba words.
  • •Classify and analyze Mọ́fíìmù Onítumọ̀ Àdámọ́.
  • •Understand the function of Mọ́fíìmù Aláìnítumọ̀ Àdámọ́.
  • •Recognize and classify Mọ́fíìmù Asopọ̀.
Week
9

Module 3: Àfòmọ́

2h

Unit 1: Oríkì àti Ẹ̀yà Àfòmọ́

2 study hours
  • •Define Àfòmọ́ and its role in word formation.
  • •Identify and classify different types of Àfòmọ́.
  • •Understand the function of each type of Àfòmọ́ in Yoruba morphology.
Week
10

Module 3: Àfòmọ́

2h

Unit 2: Àmì Àfòmọ́ àti Ìjẹyọpọ̀ Àfomọ́

2 study hours
  • •Learn about Àmì Àfòmọ́ and its significance.
  • •Understand the concept of Ìjẹyọpọ̀ Àfòmọ́.
  • •Analyze how Àmì Àfòmọ́ and Ìjẹyọpọ̀ Àfòmọ́ affect word structure.
Week
11

Module 3: Àfòmọ́

2h

Unit 3: Àfòmọ́ Ayísọ̀rípadà àti Àfòmọ́ Aláìyísọ̀rípadà

2 study hours
  • •Distinguish between Àfòmọ́ Ayísọ̀rípadà and Àfòmọ́ Aláìyísọ̀rípadà.
  • •Analyze how each type of Àfòmọ́ affects word class.
  • •Identify examples of Àfòmọ́ Ayísọ̀rípadà and Àfòmọ́ Aláìyísọ̀rípadà in Yoruba.
Week
12

Module 3: Àfòmọ́

2h

Unit 4: Ìgbésẹ̀ Mofọ́ lọ́ jì nínú Èdè Yorùbá

2 study hours
  • •Define Ìgbésẹ̀ Mofọ́ lọ́ jì and its role in language change.
  • •Understand how morphological processes affect word meaning.
  • •Analyze examples of Ìgbésẹ̀ Mofọ́ lọ́ jì in Yoruba.
Week
13

Module 4: Kíkànpọ̀ àti Ọ̀rọ̀ Alákànpọ̀

8h

Unit 1: Ò̩rò̩-Ìs̩e Alákànpò̩

2 study hours
  • •Define Kíkànpọ̀ and its significance in Yoruba.
  • •Understand the structure and types of Ò̩rò̩-Ìs̩e Alákànpò̩.
  • •Analyze examples of Ò̩rò̩-Ìs̩e Alákànpò̩ in Yoruba.

Unit 2: Ẹ̀yà Ọ̀rọ̀-Ìṣe Alákànpọ̀

2 study hours
  • •Review all key concepts and terminology from Modules 1-3.
  • •Work through practice exercises and examples.
  • •Prepare for upcoming assessments.

Unit 3: Ò̩rò̩-Orúkọ Alákànpò̩

2 study hours
  • •Review all key concepts and terminology from Modules 1-3.
  • •Work through practice exercises and examples.
  • •Prepare for upcoming assessments.

Unit 4: Ṣíṣẹ̀dá Ò̩rò̩-Orúkọ Alákànpò̩ Látara Gbólóhùn

2 study hours
  • •Review all key concepts and terminology from Modules 1-3.
  • •Work through practice exercises and examples.
  • •Prepare for upcoming assessments.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create flashcards for all key morphological terms and definitions from Units 1-4 in each module.

2

Practice identifying different types of morphemes (free, bound, derivational, inflectional) in sample Yoruba sentences.

3

Construct detailed concept maps linking word formation processes (affixation, compounding, reduplication) to specific examples.

4

Dedicate specific study sessions to reviewing and practicing the application of morphological rules.

5

Focus on understanding the semantic and grammatical effects of different morphological processes.

6

Review all Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) and address any areas where you struggled.

7

Practice analyzing complex Yoruba words by breaking them down into their constituent morphemes.

8

Create your own examples of each morphological process to solidify your understanding.

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