Syntax of Yoruba II
- Arts
- 300 level
- 2 credit units
- 88 pages
- 1 units
This course introduces students to Yorùbá syntax. It explores concepts such as Ìmò̩-Èdè and Ìlò-Èdè, differentiating between linguistic knowledge and language use. Students will learn to analyze sentence structure using àwòrán Atò̩ka-Igi (tree diagrams). The course covers topics like Àmúpè, Àfikún, and Asọdọ̀tọ̀ within Àpólà Orúkọ, and Ẹ̀pọ́n Aṣàfikún in Àpólà Ìṣe. The course aims to equip students with a solid understanding of Yorùbá syntactic structures and analytical skills.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 120 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, practical, case study
- Practical work
- Yes
- YOR111
- YOR112
- YOR211
- YOR212
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of YOR321, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
YOR321 · YOR321
Oríṣi ìgbéléwọ̀n méjì ni o máa ṣalábàápàdé. Àwọn méjèèjì ni Iṣẹ́ Ṣìṣe àti Ìdánwò òpin simẹ́sítà. A ń retí pé kí o ṣe ìdánwò ní òpin abala ẹ̀kọ́ yìí.
What you should be able to do
- Differentiate between Ìmò̩-Èdè and Ìlò-Èdè
- Construct tree diagrams to represent Yorùbá sentence structure
- Identify and analyze noun phrases in Yorùbá
- Identify and analyze verb phrases in Yorùbá
- Explain the different types of adjuncts and complements
- Apply syntactic principles to analyze Yorùbá sentences
What it prepares you for
- Linguist
- Language Teacher
- Translator
- Lexicographer
- Content Creator
- Education
- Translation Services
- Publishing
- Media
- Language Technology
- Online Forums
- Grammar Checking Software
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 3: Ẹ̀pọ́n Aṣàfikún nínú Ìhun Àpólà Ìṣe (APIṢ)
Unit 4: Ẹ̀pọ́n Aṣàfikún Atẹ̀lé Ọ̀rọ̀-Íṣe
Understanding the subtle differences between different types of adjuncts requires careful analysis of sentence structure.
- Module 4: Ẹ̀pọ́n Aṣàmúpé nínú Ìhun Àpólà Ìṣe (APIṢ)
Unit 1: Àpólà Orúkọ (APOR) àti Àpólà Aṣàmúpé (APAM) gẹ́gẹ́Ẹ̀pọ́n Aṣàmúpé
Identifying and differentiating between APOR and APAM as complements requires a solid understanding of phrase structure rules.
- Module 5: Ìhun Àpólà Aṣẹ̀pọ́n (APEP) àti Ìhun Àpólà Apàrísídà (APAPR)
Unit 4: Fọ́nrán-Ìhun Àpólà Apàrísídà (APAPR)
The concepts of Ọ̀rọ̀-Apàrísídà and Fọ́nrán-Ìhun Àpólà Apàrísídà are complex and require a deep understanding of Yorùbá sentence structure.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 48 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Ìmọ̀-Èdè àti Ìlò-Èdè, àti Àwòrán Atọ́ka-Igi
Unit 1: Ìmọ̀-Èdè · 2 hours
Read the introduction to Ìmò̩-Èdè. Understand the concept of Ìmò̩-Èdè. Differentiate Ìmò̩-Èdè from Ìlò-Èdè.
Unit 2: Rírú Òfin Èdè · 2 hours
Study the rules of language. Understand how breaking these rules leads to ungrammatical sentences. Identify instances of rule-breaking in Yorùbá sentences.
- Week 2Module 1: Ìmọ̀-Èdè àti Ìlò-Èdè, àti Àwòrán Atọ́ka-Igi
Unit 3: Àwòrán Atọ́ka-Igi · 3 hours
Learn how to represent syntactic structures using tree diagrams. Practice drawing tree diagrams for simple Yorùbá sentences.
- Week 3Module 1: Ìmọ̀-Èdè àti Ìlò-Èdè, àti Àwòrán Atọ́ka-Igi
Unit 4: Ìbátan Láàárín È̩wó̩n · 3 hours
Understand the relationships between different nodes in a tree diagram. Identify dominance and precedence relationships in tree structures.
- Week 4Module 2: Àwòrán Atọ́ka-Igi àti Ìhun Àpólà Orúkọ
Unit 1: Fífi ẹ̀yán/ẹ̀pọ́n hàn nínú àwòrán atọ́ka-igi · 3 hours
Learn to represent adjuncts and complements in tree diagrams. Practice drawing tree diagrams showing adjuncts and complements.
- Week 5Module 2: Àwòrán Atọ́ka-Igi àti Ìhun Àpólà Orúkọ
Unit 2: Àmúpé, Àfikún àti Asọdọ̀tọ̀ · 3 hours
Understand the concepts of Àmúpé, Àfikún, and Asọdọ̀tọ̀. Identify these elements in Yorùbá noun phrases.
- Week 6Module 2: Àwòrán Atọ́ka-Igi àti Ìhun Àpólà Orúkọ
Unit 3: Ìhun Àpólà Orúkọ · 3 hours
Study the structure of noun phrases in Yorùbá. Learn to draw tree diagrams for Yorùbá noun phrases.
- Week 7Module 2: Àwòrán Atọ́ka-Igi àti Ìhun Àpólà Orúkọ
Unit 4: Àmúpè, Àfikún àti Asọdọ̀tọ̀ nínú Àpólà Orúkọ (APOR) · 3 hours
Practice representing Àmúpé, Àfikún, and Asọdọ̀tọ̀ in tree diagrams of noun phrases. Analyze complex noun phrases and represent their structure.
- Week 8Module 3: Ẹ̀pọ́n Aṣàfikún nínú Ìhun Àpólà Ìṣe (APIṢ)
Unit 1: Ìhun Àpólà Ìṣe · 3 hours
Understand the structure of verb phrases. Identify different types of adjuncts in verb phrases.
- Week 9Module 3: Ẹ̀pọ́n Aṣàfikún nínú Ìhun Àpólà Ìṣe (APIṢ)
Unit 2: Àpólà Aṣẹ̀pọ́n (APEP) Aláìlàbọ̀ gẹ́gẹ́ bí Ẹ̀pọ́n Aṣàfikún Aṣáájú Ọ̀rọ̀-Íṣe · 3 hours
Learn about Àpólà Aṣẹ̀pọ́n as Adjuncts. Identify Àpólà Aṣẹ̀pọ́n that precede the verb.
- Week 10Module 3: Ẹ̀pọ́n Aṣàfikún nínú Ìhun Àpólà Ìṣe (APIṢ)
Unit 3: Àpólà Aṣẹ̀pọ́n (APEP) gẹ́gẹ́ bí Ẹ̀pọ́n Aṣàfikún Aṣáájú Ọ̀rọ̀-Íṣe · 3 hours
Learn about Àpólà Aṣẹ̀pọ́n as Adjuncts. Identify Àpólà Aṣẹ̀pọ́n that precede the verb.
- Week 11Module 3: Ẹ̀pọ́n Aṣàfikún nínú Ìhun Àpólà Ìṣe (APIṢ)
Unit 4: Ẹ̀pọ́n Aṣàfikún Atẹ̀lé Ọ̀rọ̀-Íṣe · 3 hours
Learn about adjuncts that follow the verb. Identify adjuncts that follow the verb in sentences.
- Week 12Module 4: Ẹ̀pọ́n Aṣàmúpé nínú Ìhun Àpólà Ìṣe (APIṢ)
Unit 1: Àpólà Orúkọ (APOR) àti Àpólà Aṣàmúpé (APAM) gẹ́gẹ́Ẹ̀pọ́n Aṣàmúpé · 3 hours
Learn about noun phrases and complement phrases as complements. Identify noun phrases and complement phrases in sentences.
Unit 2: Apólà Aṣẹ̀pọ́n (APEP) gẹ́gẹ́ bi Àmúpé IṢ nínú APIṢ · 3 hours
Learn about prepositional phrases as complements. Identify prepositional phrases as complements in sentences.
- Week 13Module 4: Ẹ̀pọ́n Aṣàmúpé nínú Ìhun Àpólà Ìṣe (APIṢ)
Unit 3: Àpapọ̀ APOR àti APEP Alàbọ̀ gẹ́gẹ́ bí Àmúpé · 4 hours
Understand how noun phrases and prepositional phrases can combine as complements. Analyze sentences with combined noun phrase and prepositional phrase complements.
Unit 4: Tẹ̀léǹtẹ̀lé Ẹ̀pọ́n nínú Ìhun Àpólà Ìṣe · 4 hours
Study the order of elements in verb phrases. Understand the rules governing the order of elements.
Preparing for the exam
- Review all module summaries to reinforce key concepts.
- Practice drawing tree diagrams for various Yorùbá sentence structures (Units 3-5).
- Create flashcards for key vocabulary related to syntactic elements (Modules 1-2).
- Focus on understanding the differences between adjuncts and complements (Module 3).
- Practice identifying different types of phrases and their functions in sentences (Module 4).
- Work through all examples in the course material and attempt similar exercises.
- Allocate specific time slots for revision in the weeks leading up to the exam.
Questions students ask about this course
What is YOR321 about?
This course introduces students to Yorùbá syntax. It explores concepts such as Ìmò̩-Èdè and Ìlò-Èdè, differentiating between linguistic knowledge and language use. Students will learn to analyze sentence structure using àwòrán Atò̩ka-Igi (tree diagrams). The course covers topics like Àmúpè, Àfikún, and Asọdọ̀tọ̀ within Àpólà Orúkọ, and Ẹ̀pọ́n Aṣàfikún in Àpólà Ìṣe. The course aims to equip students with a solid understanding of Yorùbá syntactic structures and analytical skills.
How many units does YOR321 have?
YOR321, Syntax of Yoruba II, has 1 unit across 1 module, over 88 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is YOR321?
YOR321 carries 2 credit units, at 300 level in Arts.
Is YOR321 hard?
YOR321 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical, practical and case study work, and it has a practical component.
How long does YOR321 take to study?
About 120 hours of study, spread across its 1 units.
How is YOR321 assessed?
YOR321 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What do I need before starting YOR321?
YOR111 YOR112 YOR211 YOR212
What can I do with YOR321?
Linguist, Language Teacher, Translator, Lexicographer and Content Creator.