Syllabus content and objectives
Official JAMB Literature in English outline · Section 1: Drama
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a. Characterisation
Objective
Demonstrate adequate knowledge of dramatic techniques and stage directions used in each prescribed text, and differentiate between the styles of selected playwrights.
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b. Dialogue
Objective
Demonstrate adequate knowledge of dramatic techniques and stage directions used in each prescribed text, and differentiate between the styles of selected playwrights.
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c. Flashback
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Demonstrate adequate knowledge of dramatic techniques and stage directions used in each prescribed text, and differentiate between the styles of selected playwrights.
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d. Mime
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Demonstrate adequate knowledge of dramatic techniques and stage directions used in each prescribed text, and differentiate between the styles of selected playwrights.
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e. Costume
Objective
Demonstrate adequate knowledge of dramatic techniques and stage directions used in each prescribed text, and differentiate between the styles of selected playwrights.
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f. Music/Dance
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Demonstrate adequate knowledge of dramatic techniques and stage directions used in each prescribed text, and differentiate between the styles of selected playwrights.
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g. Décor/Scenery
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Demonstrate adequate knowledge of dramatic techniques and stage directions used in each prescribed text, and differentiate between the styles of selected playwrights.
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h. Acts/Scenes
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Demonstrate adequate knowledge of dramatic techniques and stage directions used in each prescribed text, and differentiate between the styles of selected playwrights.
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i. Soliloquy/Aside
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Demonstrate adequate knowledge of dramatic techniques and stage directions used in each prescribed text, and differentiate between the styles of selected playwrights.
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j. Figures of Speech
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Demonstrate adequate knowledge of dramatic techniques and stage directions used in each prescribed text, and differentiate between the styles of selected playwrights.
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