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YOR471

Yoruba Written Drama

  • Arts
  • 400 level
  • 2 credit units
  • 101 pages
  • 1 units

This course provides an in-depth exploration of Yorùbá written drama (eré-oníṣe àpilèkọ Yorùbá). It examines the origins and development of Yorùbá written drama, its classification, methods of analysis, and character types. The course also analyzes dramatic techniques, including imitation, irony, historical settings, and language use. Finally, it includes a detailed review of five specific Yorùbá plays, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of this literary genre.

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About this course

Difficulty
Intermediate
Study hours
120 hours
Maths
None
Content
Theoretical, case study
Practical work
No
How it is assessed
  • Assignments
  • Tutor marked assessments
  • Final examination

What you'll read

The real module and unit structure of YOR471, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.

Module 1

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YOR471 · YOR471

Ojúṣe akẹ́kọ̀ọ́ ni láti ka àti ṣe àmúlò ìwé yìí fún kọ́ọ̀sì yìí ní ìlànà ìkọ́ni láti ilé. Akẹ́kọ̀ọ́ gbọ́dọ̀ ka iṣẹ́ yìí fún àmúṣe módù, iṣẹ́ ṣíṣe àti ìdánwò àṣekágbá.

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What you should be able to do

  1. Identify the key characteristics of Yorùbá written drama.
  2. Classify Yorùbá plays based on different criteria.
  3. Analyze the dramatic techniques used in Yorùbá plays.
  4. Evaluate the effectiveness of character portrayal in Yorùbá drama.
  5. Interpret the themes and messages conveyed in Yorùbá plays.
  6. Appreciate the richness and complexity of Yorùbá literary heritage.

What it prepares you for

Careers
  • Teacher
  • Lecturer
  • Literary Critic
  • Cultural Officer
  • Translator
Where it is applied
  • Education
  • Arts and Culture
  • Publishing
  • Media
  • Tourism

Where it gets hard

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

  • Module 3: ÀGBÉYÈWÒ ERÉ-ONÍ ̣ ṢE ÀPILẸ̀KỌ YORÙBÁ MÁRÙN-ÚN

    Unit 1: Àgbéyèwò Eré-oní ̣ ṣe Àpilẹ̀kọ Ẹfúnṣetán Aníwúrà – Akínwumí Ìṣò lá

    The play contains complex historical and cultural references that may require additional research.

  • Module 3: ÀGBÉYÈWÒ ERÉ-ONÍ ̣ ṢE ÀPILẸ̀KỌ YORÙBÁ MÁRÙN-ÚN

    Unit 4: Àgbéyèwò Eré-oní ̣ ṣe Àpilẹ̀kọ Ayégún – Adéníyì Àkàngbé

    The unit requires understanding of subtle nuances in Yorùbá language and social dynamics.

A suggested way through it

Suggested

13 weeks, about 50 hours in total. Yours will differ.

  1. Week 1Module 1: Eré-Oníṣe Àpilèḳ ọ Yorùbá

    • Unit 1: Eré-Oníṣe Àpilèḳ ọ Yorùbá · 3 hours

      Read the introduction to Yorùbá written drama.. Define eré-oníṣe àpilèḳ ọ Yorùbá and its significance.. Identify key characteristics of Yorùbá written drama..

  2. Week 2Module 1: Eré-Oníṣe Àpilèḳ ọ Yorùbá

    • Unit 2: Ìdàgbàsókè Eré Oníṣe Àpilèḳ ọ Yorùbá · 3 hours

      Explore the historical development of Yorùbá written drama.. Examine the role of newspapers in promoting Yorùbá drama.. Discuss the contributions of key figures like Akíntan..

  3. Week 3Module 1: Eré-Oníṣe Àpilèḳ ọ Yorùbá

    • Unit 3: Ìpínsísòrí Eré-Oní ̣ ṣe Àpilèḳ ọ Yorùbá I · 3 hours

      Learn about the different categories of Yorùbá written drama.. Understand the criteria for classifying plays.. Identify examples of plays within each category..

  4. Week 4Module 1: Eré-Oníṣe Àpilèḳ ọ Yorùbá

    • Unit 4: Ìpínsísòrí Eré Oní ̣ ṣe Àpilèḳ ọ Yorùbá II · 3 hours

      Continue exploring the categories of Yorùbá written drama.. Analyze the nuances within each classification.. Discuss the interconnections between different categories..

  5. Week 5Module 1: Eré-Oníṣe Àpilèḳ ọ Yorùbá

    • Unit 5: Ìlànà Ìtúpalè Eré-Oní ̣ ṣe Àpilèḳ ọ Yorùbá · 3 hours

      Learn about different methods for analyzing Yorùbá written drama.. Understand the concepts of kókó-ìtàn and àhunpò-ìtàn.. Apply these concepts to analyze specific plays..

  6. Week 6Module 2: ÌFÌWÀWẸ̀DÁ, ÌSÒRỌ ̀Ṇ̀ GBÈSÌ, IBÙDÓ-ÌTÀN ÀTI ÌLÒ-ÈDÈ NÍNÚ ERÉ-ONÍṢE ÀPILÈḲ Ọ YORÙBÁ

    • Unit 1: Ẹ̀dá-ìtàn Nínú Eré-Oníṣe Àpilèḳ ọ Yorùbá · 3 hours

      Identify and analyze different character types in Yorùbá written drama.. Understand the role of characters in conveying the play's message.. Discuss the use of characterization techniques..

  7. Week 7Module 2: ÌFÌWÀWẸ̀DÁ, ÌSÒRỌ ̀Ṇ̀ GBÈSÌ, IBÙDÓ-ÌTÀN ÀTI ÌLÒ-ÈDÈ NÍNÚ ERÉ-ONÍṢE ÀPILÈḲ Ọ YORÙBÁ

    • Unit 2: Ìfìwàwẹ̀dá Nínú Eré-Oníṣe Àpilèḳ ọ Yorùbá · 3 hours

      Explore the concept of ìfìwàwẹ̀dá (character portrayal) in Yorùbá drama.. Analyze how playwrights create believable and relatable characters.. Discuss the use of language, appearance, and actions in characterization..

  8. Week 8Module 2: ÌFÌWÀWẸ̀DÁ, ÌSÒRỌ ̀Ṇ̀ GBÈSÌ, IBÙDÓ-ÌTÀN ÀTI ÌLÒ-ÈDÈ NÍNÚ ERÉ-ONÍṢE ÀPILÈḲ Ọ YORÙBÁ

    • Unit 3: Ìṣọ̀rọ̀ǹgbèsì Eré-Oníṣe Àpilèḳ ọ Yorùbá · 3 hours

      Understand the importance of ìṣọ̀rọ̀ǹgbèsì (dialogue) in Yorùbá drama.. Analyze how dialogue reveals character, advances the plot, and conveys themes.. Discuss the use of language and tone in creating effective dialogue..

  9. Week 9Module 2: ÌFÌWÀWẸ̀DÁ, ÌSÒRỌ ̀Ṇ̀ GBÈSÌ, IBÙDÓ-ÌTÀN ÀTI ÌLÒ-ÈDÈ NÍNÚ ERÉ-ONÍṢE ÀPILÈḲ Ọ YORÙBÁ

    • Unit 4: Ibùdó-Ìtàn Nínú Eré-Oníṣe Àpilèḳ ọ Yorùbá · 3 hours

      Explore the concept of ibùdó-ìtàn (setting) in Yorùbá drama.. Analyze how setting influences the plot, characters, and themes.. Discuss the use of realistic and symbolic settings..

  10. Week 10Module 2: ÌFÌWÀWẸ̀DÁ, ÌSÒRỌ ̀Ṇ̀ GBÈSÌ, IBÙDÓ-ÌTÀN ÀTI ÌLÒ-ÈDÈ NÍNÚ ERÉ-ONÍṢE ÀPILÈḲ Ọ YORÙBÁ

    • Unit 5: Ìlò-Èdè Nínú Eré-Oníṣe Àpilèḳ ọ Yorùbá · 3 hours

      Analyze the use of language in Yorùbá drama.. Understand the importance of proverbs, idioms, and other linguistic devices.. Discuss how language reflects character, setting, and themes..

  11. Week 11Module 3: ÀGBÉYÈWÒ ERÉ-ONÍ ̣ ṢE ÀPILẸ̀KỌ YORÙBÁ MÁRÙN-ÚN

    • Unit 1: Àgbéyèwò Eré-oní ̣ ṣe Àpilẹ̀kọ Ẹfúnṣetán Aníwúrà – Akínwumí Ìṣò lá · 4 hours

      Read and analyze the play Ẹfúnṣetán Aníwúrà by Akínwùmí Ìṣò lá.. Identify the main themes, characters, and plot points.. Discuss the play's significance in Yorùbá literature..

  12. Week 12Module 3: ÀGBÉYÈWÒ ERÉ-ONÍ ̣ ṢE ÀPILẸ̀KỌ YORÙBÁ MÁRÙN-ÚN

    • Unit 2: Àgbéyèwò Eré-oní ̣ ṣe Àpilẹ̀kọ Olú Ọmọ – Akínwumí Ìṣò lá · 4 hours

      Read and analyze the play Olú Ọmọ by Akínwùmí Ìṣò lá.. Identify the main themes, characters, and plot points.. Discuss the play's significance in Yorùbá literature..

    • Unit 3: Àgbéyèwò Eré-oní ̣ ṣe Àpilẹ̀kọ Rérẹ ́ Rún – Ọládè j̣ọ Òkédìjí · 4 hours

      Read and analyze the play Rérẹ ́ Rún by Ọládèjọ Òkédìjí.. Identify the main themes, characters, and plot points.. Discuss the play's significance in Yorùbá literature..

  13. Week 13Module 3: ÀGBÉYÈWÒ ERÉ-ONÍ ̣ ṢE ÀPILẸ̀KỌ YORÙBÁ MÁRÙN-ÚN

    • Unit 4: Àgbéyèwò Eré-oní ̣ ṣe Àpilẹ̀kọ Ayégún – Adéníyì Àkàngbé · 4 hours

      Read and analyze the play Ayégún by Adéníyì Àkàngbé.. Identify the main themes, characters, and plot points.. Discuss the play's significance in Yorùbá literature..

    • Unit 5: Àgbéyèwò Eré-oní ̣ ṣe Àpilẹ̀kọ Ayé Yẹ Wọ́n Tán ̣ – Akínwumí Ìṣò lá · 4 hours

      Read and analyze the play Ayé Yẹ Wọ́n Tán by Akínwùmí Ìṣò lá.. Identify the main themes, characters, and plot points.. Discuss the play's significance in Yorùbá literature..

Preparing for the exam

What to do
  • Create detailed character profiles for each play, noting their motivations and relationships.
  • Develop a comparative chart analyzing the themes and dramatic techniques across the five plays.
  • Practice applying different analytical frameworks (e.g., formalism, feminism) to the plays.
  • Review key Yorùbá proverbs and idioms used in the plays and their significance.
  • Focus on understanding the historical and cultural context of each play.
  • Prepare essay outlines for potential exam questions, focusing on clear arguments and evidence.

Questions students ask about this course

What is YOR471 about?

This course provides an in-depth exploration of Yorùbá written drama (eré-oníṣe àpilèkọ Yorùbá). It examines the origins and development of Yorùbá written drama, its classification, methods of analysis, and character types. The course also analyzes dramatic techniques, including imitation, irony, historical settings, and language use. Finally, it includes a detailed review of five specific Yorùbá plays, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of this literary genre.

How many units does YOR471 have?

YOR471, Yoruba Written Drama, has 1 unit across 1 module, over 101 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.

How many credit units is YOR471?

YOR471 carries 2 credit units, at 400 level in Arts.

Is YOR471 hard?

YOR471 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.

How long does YOR471 take to study?

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

How is YOR471 assessed?

YOR471 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.

What can I do with YOR471?

Teacher, Lecturer, Literary Critic, Cultural Officer and Translator.

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