JAMB Yorùbá Syllabus
Every section, topic and candidate objective in the official JAMB Yorùbá outline — 3 sections, 20 topics and 37 objectives.
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- 37objectives
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1Section A: Language
6 topics · 17 objectives
1Comprehension
2 content items · 2 objectives
Content
(i) Prose
Objective
(i) Identify central issues in a passage and draw appropriate conclusions; (ii) determine basic assumptions and express ideas; and (iii) identify the meanings and functions of given phrases and sentences.
Content
(ii) Verse
Objective
(i) Identify central issues in a passage and draw appropriate conclusions; (ii) determine basic assumptions and express ideas; and (iii) identify the meanings and functions of given phrases and sentences.
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2Essay Writing
4 content items · 4 objectives
Content
(i) Argumentative essay
Objective
(i) Identify different types of essay; and (ii) apply different types of techniques associated with each type.
Content
(ii) Descriptive essay
Objective
(i) Identify different types of essay; and (ii) apply different types of techniques associated with each type.
Content
(iii) Narrative essay
Objective
(i) Identify different types of essay; and (ii) apply different types of techniques associated with each type.
Content
(iv) Letter writing (formal and informal) etc.
Objective
(i) Identify different types of essay; and (ii) apply different types of techniques associated with each type.
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3Sound System
4 content items · 4 objectives
Content
(i) Production of sounds (consonants and vowels)
Objective
(i) Identify organs of speech, speech sounds and parameters for describing each speech sound; (iia) determine their correct usages; and (iib) detect linguistic errors (pronunciations and wrong usages).
Content
(ii) Tones and tone change
Objective
(i) Identify organs of speech, speech sounds and parameters for describing each speech sound; (iia) determine their correct usages; (iib) detect linguistic errors (pronunciations and wrong usages); and (iv) demonstrate knowledge of the basic principles underlying the relationship between sounds.
Content
(iii) Syllable structure
Objective
(iii) Determine the syllable components of words.
Content
(iv) Sound processes: co-vowel occurrence, elision, deletion, etc.
Objective
(iv) Demonstrate knowledge of the basic principles underlying the relationship between sounds.
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4Grammar
5 content items · 5 objectives
Content
(i) Morphology – word formation
Objective
(i) Demonstrate good knowledge of word derivation.
Content
(ii) Loan-word integration
Objective
(ii) Demonstrate knowledge of word adoption.
Content
(iii) Word classes – nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, pronouns, conjunctions, prepositions, etc.
Objective
(iii) Identify the appropriate class a word belongs to.
Content
(iv) Phrases and clauses – types and functions
Objective
(iv) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Yorùbá syntax.
Content
(v) Sentences – types, structures and functions
Objective
(v) Identify the types, structures and functions of sentences.
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5Current Orthography
1 content item · 1 objective
Content
Current Yorùbá orthography
Objective
Candidates should be able to present ideas in acceptable written form.
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6Translation
1 content item · 1 objective
Content
Translation of sentences and ideas
Objective
Interpret sentences and ideas in accordance with acceptable principles.
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2Section B: Literature
5 topics · 9 objectives
1Oral Literature – Prose (Ìtàn Àròsọ)
1 content item · 1 objective
Content
Babálọlá, A. (2023). Àkójọpọ̀ Àlọ́ Ìjàpá (Apá Kejì). Ìbàdàn: University Press Plc.
Objective
(i) Identify central issues, problems and the component parts of ideas presented in the work of art; (ii) draw moral lessons from the text; (iii) identify the figurative and idiomatic expressions in the text; and (iv) draw appropriate conclusions.
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2Oral Literature – Drama (Eré Oníṣe)
1 content item · 1 objective
Content
Ògúnníran, L. (2022). Ẹ̀égún Aláré. Ìbàdàn: Golden Pen Publishers.
Objective
(i) Identify the type of drama; (ii) extract the narrative techniques in the drama; (iii) identify the figurative and idiomatic expressions in the drama; (iv) identify the central theme of the work; and (v) interpret the work in accordance with acceptable principles of society.
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3Written Literature – Prose (Ìtàn Àròsọ)
1 content item · 1 objective
Content
Ìṣọ̀lá, A. (2023). Ògún Ọmọdé. Ìbàdàn: University Press Plc.
Objective
(i) Demonstrate good knowledge of ideas in the work of art; (ii) draw moral lessons from the text; (iii) identify the narrative techniques in the text; and (iv) identify the figurative and idiomatic expressions in the text.
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4Written Literature – Poetry (Ewì)
5 content items · 5 objectives
Content
Adéwọlé, O. (2023). Èdè Abínibí àti Àwọn Àròfọ̀ Miìrán. Ìbàdàn: University Press Plc. Prescribed pages for 2026: pp. 1–50.
Objective
(i) Deduce the import of written works of art and genres; and (ii) identify the figurative and idiomatic expressions in the poem.
Content
Adéwọlé, O. (2023). Èdè Abínibí àti Àwọn Àròfọ̀ Miìrán. Ìbàdàn: University Press Plc. Prescribed pages for 2027: pp. 51–83.
Objective
(i) Deduce the import of written works of art and genres; and (ii) identify the figurative and idiomatic expressions in the poem.
Content
Adéwọlé, O. (2023). Èdè Abínibí àti Àwọn Àròfọ̀ Miìrán. Ìbàdàn: University Press Plc. Prescribed pages for 2028: pp. 84–116.
Objective
(i) Deduce the import of written works of art and genres; and (ii) identify the figurative and idiomatic expressions in the poem.
Content
Adéwọlé, O. (2023). Èdè Abínibí àti Àwọn Àròfọ̀ Miìrán. Ìbàdàn: University Press Plc. Prescribed pages for 2029: pp. 117–152.
Objective
(i) Deduce the import of written works of art and genres; and (ii) identify the figurative and idiomatic expressions in the poem.
Content
Adéwọlé, O. (2023). Èdè Abínibí àti Àwọn Àròfọ̀ Miìrán. Ìbàdàn: University Press Plc. Prescribed pages for 2030: pp. 153–216.
Objective
(i) Deduce the import of written works of art and genres; and (ii) identify the figurative and idiomatic expressions in the poem.
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5Written Literature – Drama (Eré Onítàn)
1 content item · 1 objective
Content
Fádíyà, O. (2023). Òtẹ̀ Oyè. Ìbàdàn: Genius Books Publishers.
Objective
(i) Identify the central theme of the work; (ii) interpret the work in accordance with acceptable principles of society; (iii) identify types of drama; (iv) identify the figurative and idiomatic expressions in the drama; and (v) extract the narrative techniques in the drama.
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3Section C: Culture
9 topics · 11 objectives
1Beliefs and Worldview (Èrò àti Ìgbàgbọ́)
1 content item · 1 objective
Content
Olódùmarè, àkúdàáyà, ẹ̀mẹ̀rẹ̀, àjẹ́, àwọn irúnmọlẹ̀, etc.
Objective
Distinguish traditional practices and acceptable ways of life from modern and common-sense beliefs.
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3Funeral Practices and Inheritance (Ètò Ìsìnkú àti Ògún Pínpín)
1 content item · 1 objective
Content
Òkú àgbà, òkú ọ̀fọ̀, òkú òòṣà, ìtúfọ̀, ilẹ̀ òkú gbígbẹ́, ìdì igi, mọ̀lẹ́bí, bàbá ìsìnkú, etc.
Objective
(i) Distinguish between traditional practices; and (ii) relate them to funerals and inheritance.
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4Yorùbá Numerals (Òǹkà Yorùbá)
1 content item · 1 objective
Content
Counting from one to twenty thousand (1–20,000).
Objective
(i) Count in Yorùbá numerals; and (ii) apply addition, deduction and division methods in Yorùbá.
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5Marriage and Naming Ceremonies (Ètò Ìgbéyàwó àti Ìsọmọlórúkọ)
1 content item · 1 objective
Content
All matters relating to marriage and naming ceremonies.
Objective
Relate social activities and events to appropriate situations.
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6Healthcare Practices (Ètò Ìwòsàn)
1 content item · 1 objective
Content
Care of patients, care of pregnant women and childbirth practices (ìtọ́jú aláìsàn, ìtọ́jú àti ìgbẹ̀bí aboyún), etc.
Objective
Demonstrate knowledge of the best way of using appropriate healthcare practices.
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7Recreational Games (Eré Ìdárayá)
2 content items · 2 objectives
Content
(i) Moonlight games – àlọ́, bojúbojú, etc.
Objective
(i) Identify types of Yorùbá traditional games; (ii) identify rules and regulations guiding each game; and (iii) mention values derived from each game.
Content
(ii) Daytime games – ìjàkadì, ayò, ọ̀kọ̀tó, àrìn, etc.
Objective
(i) Identify types of Yorùbá traditional games; (ii) identify rules and regulations guiding each game; and (iii) mention values derived from each game.
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8Traditional Occupations and Yorùbá Foods (Iṣẹ́ Abínibí àti Oúnjẹ Ilẹ̀ Yorùbá)
2 content items · 2 objectives
Content
(i) Traditional occupations – farming, weaving, drumming, etc. (iṣẹ́-àgbẹ̀, aṣọ híhun, ìlù lílu).
Objective
(i) Demonstrate adequate knowledge of the various traditional professions; and (ii) compare various traditional professions.
Content
(ii) Foods – àbàrà, iyán, ẹ̀wà, etc.
Objective
(iii) Demonstrate knowledge of preparing each type of Yorùbá food; and (iv) mention the nutritional values of each food.
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9Home Education (Ẹ̀kọ́ Ilé)
1 content item · 1 objective
Content
Ìwà ọmọlúàbí and its benefits.
Objective
Identify acceptable patterns of behaviour and attitude that conform with societal norms and values.
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Social Organisation and Town Security (Ètò Ìṣẹ̀lú àti Ààbò Ìlú)
1 content item · 1 objectiveContent
Ẹgbẹ́ àti ọ̀gbà, oyè jíjẹ àti àwọn ìjòyè, ogun jíjà, etc.
Objective
Assess the functions and roles of individuals, chieftains and groups in ensuring peace, stability and continuity of society.
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