Syllabus content and objectives
Official JAMB Literature in English outline · Section 7: Recommended Texts
Content
1. Abrams, M. H. (1981) — A Glossary of Literary Terms, 4th Edition, New York: Holt Rinehart and Winston
Objective
Use critical texts to understand literary terminology, interpret unseen passages and analyse literary techniques across drama, prose and poetry.
Content
2. Emeaba, O. E. (1982) — A Dictionary of Literature, Aba: Inteks Press
Objective
Use critical texts to understand literary terminology, interpret unseen passages and analyse literary techniques across drama, prose and poetry.
Content
3. Murphy, M. J. (1972) — Understanding Unseen: An Introduction to English Poetry and English Novel for Overseas Students, George Allen and Unwin Ltd.
Objective
Use critical texts to understand literary terminology, interpret unseen passages and analyse literary techniques across drama, prose and poetry.
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