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YOR421Arts2 Unitsintermediate

Issues in the Syntax of Yoruba

This course delves into current and relevant issues in Yoruba syntax, focusing on areas of ongoing debate and research. It explores topics such as focus construction, ideophones, nominalization, and genitive constructions. Students will analyze different theoretical perspectives, evaluate arguments, and develop their own informed opinions on these complex linguistic phenomena. The course aims to enhance students' understanding of Yoruba grammar and critical thinking skills in linguistic analysis.

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60h
Study Time
13
Weeks
5h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Yoruba syntaxFocus constructionIdeophonesNominalizationGenitive constructions

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

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

Nominalization

2

Ideophones

3

Relative clauses

4

Focus construction

5

Genitive Constructions

6

Yoruba Syntax

Total Topics6 topics

Requirements

Knowledge and skills recommended for success

YOR224

💡 Don't have all requirements? Don't worry! Many students successfully complete this course with basic preparation and dedication.

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

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

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Linguist

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Translator

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Yoruba Language Teacher

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Lexicographer

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Content Creator (Yoruba)

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Industry Applications

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EducationTranslation ServicesPublishingMedia and JournalismCultural Preservation

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Ìsọdorúkọ àti Idíófóònù

4h

Unit 1: Ìṣe ̣̀dá ọ̀ro ̣̀-orúkọ nípa àmúlò àfòmọ́wájú/àfòmo ̣ ́ ìbe ̣ ̀re ̣̀

2 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to nominalization and ideophones.
  • •Understand the different ways Yoruba creates new noun-words.
  • •Identify the grammatical category of ideophones in Yoruba.

Unit 2: Àfòmo ̣ ́-àsopọ̀

2 study hours
  • •Study the different types of prefixes used in Yoruba.
  • •Analyze the use of vowel prefixes and their semantic contributions.
  • •Examine the constraints on using prefixes in Yoruba word formation.
Week
2

Module 1: Ìsọdorúkọ àti Idíófóònù

4h

Unit 3: Ìṣe ̣ ̀dá o ̣ ̀ro ̣ ̀-orúkọ nípa àpètúnpè

2 study hours
  • •Understand the process of reduplication in Yoruba word formation.
  • •Identify different types of reduplication: full and partial.
  • •Analyze the semantic changes that occur through reduplication.

Unit 4: Òrọ̀-orúkọ kíkànpọ̀ àti fífi ìlò sọ gbólóhùn di ọ̀rọ̀ orúkọ

2 study hours
  • •Learn about compounding as a method of creating new nouns.
  • •Study the combination of different word classes to form compound nouns.
  • •Analyze how phrases are converted into nouns in Yoruba.
Week
3

Module 1: Ìsọdorúkọ àti Idíófóònù

3h

Unit 5: Ìhun idíófóònù àti òté tí ó dè é

3 study hours
  • •Study the structure and patterns of ideophones.
  • •Analyze vowel patterns in ideophones.
  • •Examine tone patterns in ideophones.
Week
4

Module 2: Àpólà-orúkọ oníbàátan

3h

Unit 1: Oríṣiríṣi àpólà-orúkọ oníbàátan

3 study hours
  • •Identify different types of relative clauses in Yoruba.
  • •Distinguish between possessive, demonstrative, and quantitative relative clauses.
  • •Analyze separable and non-separable relative clauses.
Week
5

Module 2: Àpólà-orúkọ oníbàátan

3h

Unit 2: Ìhun àpólà-orúkọ oníbàátan

3 study hours
  • •Study the structure of relative clauses.
  • •Understand the components of a relative clause.
  • •Analyze the relationship between the head noun and the relative clause.
Week
6

Module 2: Àpólà-orúkọ oníbàátan

3h

Unit 3: Ìtúpale ̣̀ àti àlàyé àwọn àpólà orúkọ oníbàátan

3 study hours
  • •Analyze and explain different types of relative clauses.
  • •Compare and contrast possessive, demonstrative, and quantitative relative clauses.
  • •Examine the similarities and differences between vowel morphemes and 'ti'.
Week
7

Module 2: Àpólà-orúkọ oníbàátan

5h

Unit 4: E ̣ ̣̀rí àtakò àti e ̣ ̀rí ìṣègbèle ̣ ́yìn pé àpólà orúkọ oníbàátan wà

3 study hours
  • •Examine arguments against the existence of relative clauses.
  • •Analyze arguments supporting the existence of relative clauses.
  • •Understand the structure of relative clauses in Yoruba.

Unit 5:

2 study hours
  • •Synthesize the information learned about relative clauses.
  • •Review the key concepts and arguments.
  • •Prepare for the next module on focus construction.
Week
8

Module 3: Èhun àkíyèsí alát ̣ ẹnumọ́ àti àpólà-orúkọ agérí

4h

Unit 1: Àlàyé e ̣ ̀hun àkíyèsí alátẹnumọ

2 study hours
  • •Define focus construction and its purpose.
  • •Identify focus constructions with subject noun phrases.
  • •Analyze focus constructions with direct object noun phrases.

Unit 2: Àwọn fọ́nrán tí a kò lè ṣe àkíyèsí alátẹnumo ̣ ́ fún

2 study hours
  • •Analyze focus constructions with verb phrases.
  • •Identify focus constructions with adjuncts.
  • •Examine focus constructions with adjectival phrases.
Week
9

Module 3: Èhun àkíyèsí alát ̣ ẹnumọ́ àti àpólà-orúkọ agérí

3h

Unit 3: Èrò tó ṣègbè le ̣ ́yìn ìhun àkíyèsí alátẹnumó ge ̣ ̣ ́ge ̣ ́ bí àpólà-orúkọ

3 study hours
  • •Study arguments supporting the noun phrase analysis of focus construction.
  • •Analyze the evidence for treating focus constructions as noun phrases.
  • •Understand the implications of this analysis for Yoruba syntax.
Week
10

Module 3: Èhun àkíyèsí alát ̣ ẹnumọ́ àti àpólà-orúkọ agérí

3h

Unit 4: Èrò tó ṣègbè le ̣ ́yìn ìhun àkíyèsí alátẹnumó ge ̣ ̣ ́ge ̣ ́ bí gbólóhùn

3 study hours
  • •Study arguments supporting the sentence analysis of focus construction.
  • •Analyze the evidence for treating focus constructions as sentences.
  • •Understand the implications of this analysis for Yoruba syntax.
Week
11

Module 3: Èhun àkíyèsí alát ̣ ẹnumọ́ àti àpólà-orúkọ agérí

3h

Unit 5: Àpólà-orúkọ Agérí

3 study hours
  • •Define reduced noun phrases and their characteristics.
  • •Analyze the structure of reduced noun phrases.
  • •Understand the function of 'ti' in reduced noun phrases.
Week
12

Final Revision

4h

Final Revision

4 study hours
  • •Review all modules and units.
  • •Focus on key concepts and areas of difficulty.
  • •Prepare for assignments and tutor-marked assessments.
Week
13

Final Revision

4h

Final Revision

4 study hours
  • •Complete all assignments and tutor-marked assessments.
  • •Seek clarification on any remaining doubts.
  • •Practice with sample exam questions.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

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1

Create detailed notes summarizing key concepts from each unit.

2

Practice identifying and analyzing syntactic structures in Yoruba texts.

3

Review the different theoretical perspectives on focus construction and be prepared to compare and contrast them.

4

Focus on understanding the nuances of ideophones and their role in Yoruba expression.

5

Practice translating sentences with complex syntactic structures.

6

Create flashcards for key vocabulary and grammatical terms.

7

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

8

Allocate specific study time for each module and unit based on its complexity.

9

Form a study group to discuss challenging concepts and practice problem-solving.

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