M.Phil./Ph.D. Yoruba Literature

Master of Philosophy/Doctor of Philosophy in Yoruba Literature

M. Phil. /Ph. D. Yoruba Literature

1. List of Academic Staff

Name	Status and Qualification	Research Interests
J.O. Friday-Otun	Reader and Acting Head of Department B.A. (Jos); M.A. (Ilorin), M.Phil., Ph.D. (Ibadan)	Applied Linguistics, Semantics,Pragmatics
G. Fakuade	Professor B.Ed., M.A. (Ibadan); Ph.D.(Ilorin)	Sociolinguistics, English Language,Yoruba Language, Syntax, Discourse Analysis
O. Adeyemi	Professor B.A.(Ed.), M.Ed., M.P.A.,Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Yoruba Literature and Culture, Language Education
I.O. Sanusi	Professor B.A., M.A. Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Syntax and AppliedLinguistics
H.O. Adeosun	Professor B.A. (OOU, Ago-Iwoye); M.A.(Ibadan); Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Yoruba Written Literature, Stylistics
O.D. Ogunlola	Lecturer I B.A. (Ed) (Ibadan); M.A.,Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Yoruba Oral Literature, Stylistics
Saudat A. Hamzat	Senior Lecturer B.A. (Ife), M.A. Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Yoruba Literature and Culture
O. T. Okewande	Senior Lecturer B. A. (Ilorin); M.A, Ph.D. (Ado-Ekiti)	Yoruba Literature and Language

B. Introduction

The programme is designed to expand graduate students‘ general appreciation of the significance of Yoruba language in the life of its speakers in Nigeria, Africa and the Diaspora through teaching and research in higher educational and research institutions.

C. Philosophy

The philosophy of the programme is hinged on the need for integrating students‘ oral and written competence and performance with their analytical skills in the language enterprise.

D. Aim and Objectives

The programme aims to promote the study of Yoruba Language and documentation of Yoruba culture through the following objectives:

1. develop highly competent, versatile and effective users of Yoruba language.
2. further equip students with research and analytical skills to enable them pursue higherstudy in Yoruba;
3. enable students to be well informed and conscious of the literary diversity and richness of Nigerian literature and other African literature; and
4. enable students to highly appreciate various Yoruba literary genres and be able to analyze Yoruba literature within modern literary theories.

E. Admission Requirements

1. Candidates must possess a good Master degree in Yoruba from a recognized university, with a CGPA not below 4.0 on a five-point scale.
2. Candidates who did not make up to 4.0 standing will be required to register for the M.Phil. programme. Such candidates must present two seminars and an M.Phil. protocol for grading and must score a sixty percent 60% score before he could proceed to the Ph.D. otherwise the M.Phil. Degree would be awarded upon the submission of M.Phil. dissertation. This thesis will be examined following the procedure for a M.Phil. dissertation.
3. Students who are found to be eligible for admission into M.Phil./Ph.D. programme but are in need of additional information in an area of specialization that may be useful for their theses will be required to audit some M.A. courses as prerequisite. These courses will be determined by the Departmental Postgraduate Committee.

F. Duration of The Programme

1. The Full-time M.Phil./Ph.D. programme would run for a minimum 36 months, and a maximum of 48 months.
2. The Part-time M.Phil./Ph.D. programme would run for 48 months and a maximum of 60 months.
3. The Full-time M.Phil. programme would run for a minimum of 12 months, and a maximum of 18 months, while the Part-time M.Phil programme would run for a minimum of 18 months and a maximum of 24 months

G Detailed Course Description

LIY 882 M. Phil. Protocol 6 Credits

M. Phil. candidates and those who are registered for M.Phil./ Ph.D. programme will prepare a protocol for their dissertation, the protocol which will be on a topic in Yoruba literature should include normal aspects of a research proposal in addition to budget and plan of implementation, the protocol shall be evaluated for possible upgrading to Ph.D. or to be completed as M. Phil Dissertation. 270h (P); C

LIY 898 M. Phil Dissertation 12 Credits

An original dissertation written on an area of Yoruba literature shall be written by the M.Phil. candidates. The topic shall be approved by the Postgraduate School on the recommendation of the department through the faculty. The dissertation must make original contributions in the area of specialization to knowledge. 540h (P); C

LIY 902 Ph.D. Protocol 6 Credits

A protocol on a topic in Yoruba Literature shall be prepared by Ph.D. candidates. It includes normal aspects of a research proposal in addition to literature review, budget, implementation plan and other aspects required in Postgraduate School guidelines, the protocol shall be examined by the Department and recommended to the Postgraduate School for approval through Faculty Board of Postgraduate Studies. 270h (P); C

LIY 999 Ph.D. Thesis 21 Credits

An original thesis written on the area of specialization. The topic which shall be approved by the Postgraduate School on the recommendation of the Department through the Faculty must make original contribution in the area of specialization to knowledge. 945h (P); C

H Graduation Requirements

Every M.Phil./Ph.D. candidate must submit a thesis on a chosen and approved topic, supervised by a member of staff whose qualification is not below the Ph.D., and who is not lower than Senior Lecturer in rank. M.Phil. dissertation and Ph.D. thesis will be defended before an external examiner duly nominated for that purpose and appointed by Senate through the University Postgraduate Board.

I Summary

1. For M. Phil.:

LIY 882 M.Phil. Protocol = 6 Credits

LIY 898 M.Phil. Dissertation = 12 Credits Total = 18 Credits