Course Description
Advanced readings, novels, thematic texts, and rhetoric. Focus on developing comprehension of textual materials. Introduction to scientific and other specialized materials.
Athena Title
ADV YORUBA II
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in YORB(AFAM) 3020
Prerequisite
YORB 3010
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
This course is designed to introduce students to more advanced reading materials, novels, thematic texts and rhetoric. The interests of the students will affect the type of readings that are done. In this course, students will also be introduced to reading scientific and specialized materials. The course is designed for students applying for a minor in Yoruba or Certificate in African Studies and for those (as in YORB 3010) who intend to travel to Nigeria for study or research using authentic language materials or develop their oral and written proficiency to an advanced level.
Topical Outline
The topical focus of the course will include (but not be limited) to the following: - Intense conversations and (weekly) debates on current affairs - The Yoruba World view incorporating knowledge of the language, culture, and society - Yoruba online and development of Yoruba learning materials - Continued authentic readings, summarization and translation with varying level of difficulty - Overview of Yoruba language structure and grammar - Story telling, proverbs and wise sayings, idioms, etc. - Cultural presentations and discussions - Nigerian society and West Africa