Syllabus content and objectives
Official JAMB Hausa outline · Section B: Al’adu (Culture)
Content
Family structure, the gandu system, relationships between co-wives, kinship, slavery and agolanci.
Objective
Explain the structure of relationships and interactions within the family; explain the importance of social relationships among the Hausa.
Content
Neighbourly relationships (maƙwabtaka).
Objective
Explain the importance of social relationships and interactions among the Hausa.
Content
Communal labour and cooperative work, including aikin gandu and aikin gayya.
Objective
Explain the importance of social relationships and communal cooperation among the Hausa.
Content
Friendship and alliances (abota da ƙawance).
Objective
Explain the structure and importance of social relationships among the Hausa.
Content
Greetings and hospitality (gaisuwa da karamci).
Objective
Explain the importance of social relationships and interactions among the Hausa.
Content
The influence of modern times on social relationships and institutions.
Objective
Identify the different forms of modern influence on Hausa social customs.
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