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YOR314

Literary Criticism of Yoruba texts

  • Arts
  • 300 level
  • 2 credit units
  • 154 pages
  • 1 units

This course provides a comprehensive study of literary criticism theories, encompassing classic, western, and Marxist perspectives. It explores the application of these theories to Yorùbá literature, including prose, poetry, and drama. Students will learn to analyze and evaluate Yorùbá literary works using various critical lenses, enhancing their understanding of the cultural and artistic significance of these texts.

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About this course

Difficulty
Intermediate
Study hours
120 hours
Maths
None
Content
Theoretical, case study, problem solving
Practical work
Yes
How it is assessed
  • Assignments
  • Tutor marked assessments
  • Final examination

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The real module and unit structure of YOR314, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.

Module 1

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YOR314 · YOR314

A study of the classic, western and Marxist theories of literature as they relate to the prose,poetry and drama, and their application to the Yorùbá literature.

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What you should be able to do

  1. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of literary criticism theories.
  2. Apply classic, western, and Marxist theories to Yorùbá literature.
  3. Analyze prose, poetry, and drama using various critical lenses.
  4. Evaluate the cultural and artistic significance of Yorùbá literary works.
  5. Develop critical thinking and analytical skills.
  6. Compare and contrast different literary theories.
  7. Apply literary theories to various forms of Yorùbá literature

What it prepares you for

Careers
  • Literary Critic
  • Cultural Analyst
  • Editor
  • Content Writer
  • Teacher
Where it is applied
  • Publishing
  • Education
  • Media
  • Cultural Organizations
  • Research

Where it gets hard

The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.

  • Module 4: ÀWỌN TÍÓRÌ ÀTI ÌLÀNÀ MÌÍRÀN I: TÍỌ́RÌ ÌFOJÚ-ÌHUN-WÒ (STRUCTURALISM)

    Unit 1: Kín ni Tíórì Ifojú- Ìhun-wò (Structuralism)

    Understanding the core principles of structuralism requires grasping complex relationships between literary elements and broader cultural systems.

  • Module 5: ÀWỌN TÍÓRÌ/ÌLÀNÀ MÌÍRÀN II: TÍÓRÌ ÌFOJÚ-MÁÀSÌ- WÒ (MARXISM)

    Unit 3: Ìgbése tàbí Ìlànà Máàsì fún Ìjàjàgbara Mèkúnnù

    Applying Marxist theory involves analyzing power dynamics and socio-economic contexts within literary works, demanding critical awareness.

A suggested way through it

Suggested

13 weeks, about 89 hours in total. Yours will differ.

  1. Week 1Module 1: ÌFÁÁRÀ: IṢÉ LÁMÈYÍTÓ

    • Unit 1: Iṣé Làmèyító Lítíréṣò · 2 hours

      Read the introduction to Literary Criticism.. Define Literature and Literary Criticism.. Discuss the importance of Literary Criticism for students and the community.. Identify the qualities and responsibilities of a literary critic..

    • Unit 2: Lítíréṣọ Àti Ojúṣe Òǹkòwé Láwùjọ · 2 hours

      Explore the role of literature as an art form.. Examine the responsibilities of a writer in society.. Discuss the critical insights a literary critic can apply..

  2. Week 2Module 2: TÍÓRÌ ÀTI ÌLÀNÀ ÌTỌPINPIN LÍTÍRÉṢO II: ÌLÀNÀ OJÚ ÒDE (EXTERNAL APPROACH)

    • Unit 1: Tíórì àti Ìlànà Ìtọpinpin · 3 hours

      Define theory and approach in literary analysis.. Compare and contrast theory and approach with examples.. Understand the differences between literary theory and literary approach..

  3. Week 3Module 2: TÍÓRÌ ÀTI ÌLÀNÀ ÌTỌPINPIN LÍTÍRÉṢO II: ÌLÀNÀ OJÚ ÒDE (EXTERNAL APPROACH)

    • Unit 2: Ìlànà Ojú-Òde · 3 hours

      Examine the historical approach to literary criticism.. Analyze literary works through a historical lens.. Understand the benefits and drawbacks of the historical approach..

  4. Week 4Module 3: TÍÓRÌ ÀTI ÌLÀNÀ ÌTỌPINPIN LÍTÍRÉṢO II: ÌLÀNÀ OJÚ-INÚ:TÍÓRÌ ÌFOJÚ ÀÀTÒ-WÒ (FORMALISM)

    • Unit 1: Tíórì Ìfojú-Ààtò-wò · 3 hours

      Define Tíórì Ìfojú-Ààtò-wò. Explore the objectives and concepts of Tíórì Ìfojú-Ààtò-wò. Understand the history of Tíórì Ìfojú-Ààtò-wò.

    • Unit 2: Àfojúsùn àti ÈròǹgbàTíórì Ìfojú- ààtò-wò (Formalism) · 3 hours

      Explore the objectives and concepts of Tíórì Ìfojú-Ààtò-wò. Understand the advantages and disadvantages of Tíórì Ìfojú-Ààtò-wò. Differentiate between Èdè Ojoojúmó àti Èdè Ewì.

  5. Week 5Module 4: ÀWỌN TÍÓRÌ/ÌLÀNÀ MÌÍRÀN I: TÍỌ́RÌ ÌFOJÚ-ÌHUN-WÒ (STRUCTURALISM)

    • Unit 1: Kín ni Tíórì Ifojú- Ìhun-wò (Structuralism) · 4 hours

      Define Tíórì Ifojú- Ìhun-wò (Structuralism). Explore the objectives and concepts of Tíórì Ifojú- Ìhun-wò (Structuralism). Understand the advantages and disadvantages of Tíórì Ifojú- Ìhun-wò (Structuralism).

    • Unit 2: Èròǹgbà àti Àfojúsùn Díe Lára Àw Ọn Agbátẹrù Tı́órì yìí · 3 hours

      Explore the objectives and concepts of Tíórì Ifojú- Ìhun-wò (Structuralism). Understand the advantages and disadvantages of Tíórì Ifojú- Ìhun-wò (Structuralism). Discuss Èròǹgbà àti Àfojúsùn Díe Lára Àw Ọn Agbátẹrù Tı́órì yìí.

  6. Week 6Module 5: ÀWỌN TÍÓRÌ/ÌLÀNÀ MÌÍRÀN II: TÍÓRÌ ÌFOJÚ-MÁÀSÌ- WÒ (MARXISM)

    • Unit 1: Oríkì (Definitions) · 3 hours

      Define Oríkì (Definitions) of Tíórì Máàsì. Explore the history of Tíórì Máàsì. Understand the Ìgbése tàbí Ìlànà Máàsì fún Ìjàjàgbara Me Ìgbése.

    • Unit 2: Ìtàn Ìṣèdále Ìlànà Máàsì · 3 hours

      Explore the history of Tíórì Máàsì. Understand the Ìgbése tàbí Ìlànà Máàsì fún Ìjàjàgbara Me Ìgbése. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of Tíórì Máàsì.

  7. Week 7Module 6: ÀWỌN TÍÓRÌ/ÌLÀNÀ MÌÍRÀN III: TÍỌ́RÌ ÌṢÈGBÈ-FÁBO (FEMINISM)

    • Unit 1: Kín ni Tíórì Ìṣègbèfábo/Ìṣèto fábo · 3 hours

      Define Kín ni Tíórì Ìṣègbèfábo/Ìṣèto fábo. Explore the Ìdàgbàsókè àti Àgbéǹde Tíórì Ìṣègbèfábo. Understand the Ìṣègbàfábo Lóde-òní.

    • Unit 2: Ìdàgbàsókè àti Àgbéǹde Tíórì Ìṣègbèfábo · 3 hours

      Explore the Ìdàgbàsókè àti Àgbéǹde Tíórì Ìṣègbèfábo. Understand the Ìṣègbàfábo Lóde-òní. Discuss the Àǹfàní àti Àléébù Tíórì Ìṣègbè fábo.

  8. Week 8Module 7: BÁTÀNÌ ÌLÒ-ÈDÈ NÍNÚ LÍTÍRÉṢO

    • Unit 1: Àwọn Èròjà Alohùn/Àbáláye · 4 hours

      Study Àwọn Èròjà Alohùn/Àbáláye. Identify and understand Àwọn Ọnà-èdè/ Ọnà-Ìṣọwo lo-èdè. Explore Àwọn Àkànlò-èdè Yorùbá.

    • Unit 2: Àwọn Ọnà-èdè/ Ọnà-Ìṣọwo lo-èdè · 3 hours

      Identify and understand Àwọn Ọnà-èdè/ Ọnà-Ìṣọwo lo-èdè. Explore Àwọn Àkànlò-èdè Yorùbá. Understand the importance of Ìlò-Èdè Nínú Lítíréṣò.

  9. Week 9Module 8: ÌGBÉSE FÚN ÌṢÀTÚPALE LÍTÍRÉṢO

    • Unit 1: Ìgbése fún Ìṣàtúpale Lítíréṣo · 4 hours

      Study Ìgbése fún Ìṣàtúpale Lítíréṣo. Identify and understand Ìtúpale Ày ọkà Fún Ìfiko ra. Explore Fo nrán Àbùdá Àdáni Lítíréṣo.

    • Unit 2: Ìtúpale Ày ọkà Fún Ìfiko ra · 3 hours

      Identify and understand Ìtúpale Ày ọkà Fún Ìfiko ra. Explore Fo nrán Àbùdá Àdáni Lítíréṣo. Understand the importance of Ìgbése fún Ìṣàtúpale Lítíréṣo.

  10. Week 10Module 1: ÌFÁÁRÀ: IṢÉ LÁMÈYÍTÓ

    • Unit 1: Iṣé Làmèyító Lítíréṣò · 5 hours

      Review Module 1: ÌFÁÁRÀ: IṢÉ LÁMÈYÍTÓ. Revise Unit 1: Iṣé Làmèyító Lítíréṣò. Revise Unit 2: Lítíréṣọ Àti Ojúṣe Òǹkòwé Láwùjọ.

    • Unit 2: Lítíréṣọ Àti Ojúṣe Òǹkòwé Láwùjọ · 5 hours

      Review Module 1: ÌFÁÁRÀ: IṢÉ LÁMÈYÍTÓ. Revise Unit 1: Iṣé Làmèyító Lítíréṣò. Revise Unit 2: Lítíréṣọ Àti Ojúṣe Òǹkòwé Láwùjọ.

  11. Week 11Module 2: TÍÓRÌ ÀTI ÌLÀNÀ ÌTỌPINPIN LÍTÍRÉṢO II: ÌLÀNÀ OJÚ ÒDE (EXTERNAL APPROACH)

    • Unit 1: Tíórì àti Ìlànà Ìtọpinpin · 5 hours

      Review Module 2: TÍÓRÌ ÀTI ÌLÀNÀ ÌTỌPINPIN LÍTÍRÉṢO II: ÌLÀNÀ OJÚ ÒDE (EXTERNAL APPROACH). Revise Unit 1: Tíórì àti Ìlànà Ìtọpinpin. Revise Unit 2: Ìlànà Ojú-Òde.

    • Unit 2: Ìlànà Ojú-Òde · 5 hours

      Review Module 2: TÍÓRÌ ÀTI ÌLÀNÀ ÌTỌPINPIN LÍTÍRÉṢO II: ÌLÀNÀ OJÚ ÒDE (EXTERNAL APPROACH). Revise Unit 1: Tíórì àti Ìlànà Ìtọpinpin. Revise Unit 2: Ìlànà Ojú-Òde.

  12. Week 12Module 3: TÍÓRÌ ÀTI ÌLÀNÀ ÌTỌPINPIN LÍTÍRÉṢO II: ÌLÀNÀ OJÚ-INÚ:TÍÓRÌ ÌFOJÚ ÀÀTÒ-WÒ (FORMALISM)

    • Unit 1: Tíórì Ìfojú-Ààtò-wò · 5 hours

      Review Module 3: TÍÓRÌ ÀTI ÌLÀNÀ ÌTỌPINPIN LÍTÍRÉṢO II: ÌLÀNÀ OJÚ-INÚ:TÍÓRÌ ÌFOJÚ ÀÀTÒ-WÒ (FORMALISM). Revise Unit 1: Tíórì Ìfojú-Ààtò-wò. Revise Unit 2: Àfojúsùn àti ÈròǹgbàTíórì Ìfojú- ààtò-wò (Formalism).

    • Unit 2: Àfojúsùn àti ÈròǹgbàTíórì Ìfojú- ààtò-wò (Formalism) · 5 hours

      Review Module 3: TÍÓRÌ ÀTI ÌLÀNÀ ÌTỌPINPIN LÍTÍRÉṢO II: ÌLÀNÀ OJÚ-INÚ:TÍÓRÌ ÌFOJÚ ÀÀTÒ-WÒ (FORMALISM). Revise Unit 1: Tíórì Ìfojú-Ààtò-wò. Revise Unit 2: Àfojúsùn àti ÈròǹgbàTíórì Ìfojú- ààtò-wò (Formalism).

  13. Week 13Final Revision

    • Final Revision · 10 hours

      Review all modules and units. Complete assignments and TMAs. Prepare for final examinations.

Preparing for the exam

What to do
  • Create detailed summaries of each literary theory covered in Modules 2-6, focusing on key concepts and applications.
  • Practice analyzing sample Yorùbá literary texts (prose, poetry, drama) using different theoretical frameworks.
  • Develop a comparative chart outlining the strengths and weaknesses of each critical approach.
  • Focus on understanding the historical and cultural contexts of Yorùbá literary works to enhance your analysis.
  • Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and class exercises to identify areas needing further study.
  • Prepare essay outlines for potential exam questions, ensuring a clear thesis statement and supporting evidence from course materials.
  • Create flashcards for key terms and concepts to aid memorization and quick recall during the exam.

Questions students ask about this course

What is YOR314 about?

This course provides a comprehensive study of literary criticism theories, encompassing classic, western, and Marxist perspectives. It explores the application of these theories to Yorùbá literature, including prose, poetry, and drama. Students will learn to analyze and evaluate Yorùbá literary works using various critical lenses, enhancing their understanding of the cultural and artistic significance of these texts.

How many units does YOR314 have?

YOR314, Literary Criticism of Yoruba texts, has 1 unit across 1 module, over 154 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.

How many credit units is YOR314?

YOR314 carries 2 credit units, at 300 level in Arts.

Is YOR314 hard?

YOR314 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical, case study and problem solving work, and it has a practical component.

How long does YOR314 take to study?

About 120 hours of study, spread across its 1 units.

How is YOR314 assessed?

YOR314 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.

What can I do with YOR314?

Literary Critic, Cultural Analyst, Editor, Content Writer and Teacher.

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