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WAEC Syllabus For Yoruba
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Aims And Objectives / Preamble
Below is this year’s WAEC syllabus for Yoruba. Note that this syllabus is for both Internal and external candidates.
PREAMBLE:
This examination syllabus is based entirely on the Yoruba curriculum developed by NERDC in 2007.
 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
The syllabus is designed to:
- enable candidates speak, read and write competently in Yoruba and communicate effectively with other speakers of the language;
- familiarize candidates with the sound system, grammatical structures and other features of Yoruba Language;
- acquaint candidates with the necessary tools needed for a thorough appreciation of Yoruba speech usage, literature and culture (customs and institutions).
SCHEME OF EXAMINATION
The examination will consist of two papers, Papers 1 and 2. It will test the following aspects of Yoruba Language: comprehension, composition, sound system, grammar and translation. It will also test selected texts of oral and written literature as well as Basic Principles of Literary Appreciation, Customs and Institutions. The rubrics shall be written in Yoruba.
PAPER 1 shall contain 60 multiple-choice objective questions on Language, Literature and Culture. The paper shall have three sections, Section A, B and C. Candidates will be required to answer all the questions in 1 hour for 60 marks. The questions shall be distributed as follows:
Section A: LANGUAGE
Comprehension (2 short passages)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â –Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 10 items
Composition                                                   –           4 items
Sound System                                                –           6 items
Grammar                                                        –           6 items
Translation                                                     –           4 items
- 30 items
Section B: LITERATURE
Basic Principles of Literary Appreciation      –          4 items
Oral Literature           –          Prose  – 3
–          Poetry – 3      –          9 items
–Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Drama –Â 3
Written Literature      –          Prose  – 3
–          Poetry – 3      –          9 items
–Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Drama –Â 3
22 items
Section C: CULTURE
Customs                                                         –          4 items
Institutions                                                     –          4 items
8 items
Total   =         (30 + 22 + 8)  =         60 items
CONTENT
The content for Paper 1 shall be the same as for Paper 2
In Section B, all questions other than those on Basic Principles of Literary Appreciation will be on the set books for Paper 2
PAPER 2: Â Â Â Â Shall be essay type questions on language, literature and culture. It will also have three sections, Sections A, B and C, have 2 hour duration and carry 100 marks.
Candidates will be required to answer six questions in all: three questions from Section A; two questions from Section B and one question from Section C. They will also be required to answer all the questions in Yoruba using the official Yoruba orthography and metalanguage.
CONTENT
Section A:Â Â Â Â Â Â LANGUAGE
Composition
Candidates are advised to write 300 words and spend not more than 45 minutes on this section. The essay will be any of the following types:
- Narrative
- Descriptive
- Argumentative
- Expository
- Dialogue
- Debate
- Letter writing
Sound System
Candidates will be required to answer one question from the two to be set.
Areas to cover include:
- Vowels, Consonants and Syllabic nasal
- their production in terms of place and manner
- their basic phonetic and phonemic classification
- Syllable structure
- Sound processes, e.g. vowel harmony assimilation, elision
- Sound system aspect of the orthography
- Tones and tone notation
Grammar
Candidates will be required to answer one question from the two questions to be made available.
Areas to cover are:
- Word structure and word formation
- Numerals: basic and derived
- Word classes: nouns, verbs, adverbs, pronouns, adjectives, etc
- Grammatical categories: subject, object, complement, predicate, number, person, tense, aspect, mood, etc.
- Phrases and clauses
- The structure and type of sentences.
SECTION B: Literature
This section is made up of Oral Literature and Written Literature.
Oral Literature – Prose, Poetry, Drama
In Oral Literature, there will be 3 set books covering the different genres. 1 question will be set from each set book and candidates will be required to answer any 1 of the 3 questions.
Written Literature – Prose, Poetry, Drama
In Written Literature, there will be three set books covering the different genres. One question will be set from each set book and candidates will be required to answer any one of the three questions.
SECTION C: Culture
This section will consist of questions on customs and institutions. Two questions will be set and candidates will be required to answer any one of them.
Areas to cover will include:
Customs
- Make-up and adornments
- In-door and out-door games
- Pregnancy and its care
- Naming
- Home training: greetings, respect for superiors, cleanliness, tolerance, integrity, hard work, etc.
- Yoruba foods
- Non-verbal communication
- Funerals: traditional and modern methods
- Inheritance: traditional and modern methods.
Institutions
- Traditional occupations
- Marriage
- Politics: family structure, age grades, chieftaincy, Obaship, etc.
- Child care
- Ancestors
- Yoruba beliefs about Olodumare (God), deities/divinities, other invisible forces, etc.
- Modern religions: Islam, Christianity, etc.
- Economy: adverts, money lending, cooperative efforts, etc.
NB:Â Â Â Â To enhance the teaching of this language, it is recommended that schools provide audio-visual materials such as television sets, radios, tape-recorders and tapes, cameras, charts and artefacts.
SELECTED TEXTS FOR 2016 – 2020
             Author                                         Title                                         Publisher
LANGUAGE
- Abiodun, Jibola: (1996) Aroko Ati Aayan, Ogbufo.               Majab (Ilorin)
- Owolabi, K: (1989) Ijinle Itupale Ede Yoruba              Extension Publications (Ibadan)
- Bamgbose, A: (1991)            Fonoloji Ati Girama Yoruba.             University Press (Ibadan)
LITERATURE
ORAL LITERATURE
PROSE
- Ojo, Olagoke: (2005) Ijapa Tiroko Oko Yannibo                 Longman (Lagos)
POETRY
- Abimbola, Wande: (2004) Awon Oju Odu               University Press Mereerindinlogun                  (Ibadan) (ppi-xxxi; 52 – 96)
DRAMAÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
- Ogunniran, L: (2007)           Eegun Alare                Macmillan (Lagos)
WRITTEN LITERATURE
PROSE
- Eso-Oluborode, Sunday: Olorunsogo              Sumob Publishers (1994)      (Osogbo)
POETRY
- Olayiwola, Ademola: Akowe ko wura                     Extension Publications (2007)                                                                                               (Ibadan)
DRAMA
- Awe, Debo: (2004) Apoti Alakara                       Elyon Pulibshers (Ilesa)
CULTURE
- Adeoye, C.L.: (1979) Asa Ati Ise Yoruba              University Press (Ibadan)
- Olajubu, O. (1978) Iwe Asa Ibile Yoruba            Longman (Lagos)
- Daramola, A. ati Jeje. Asa Ati Orisa                         Onibon-Oje (Ibadan)
REFERENCES
LANGUAGE
Bamgbose (ed): (1983)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Iwe Ede Iperi Yoruba Vol. 1Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â YSAN/NERDC
Awobuluyi (ed): (1990)           Iwe Ede Iperi Yoruba Vo. ll      UPL/NERDC
Egbe Akomolede ati Asa          Eko Ede Yoruba Ode Oni SSI – III   Macmillan Yoruba, Naijiria: (1988)
Ajayi W.B.: (1989)                 Egberun Ibeere Ewonidahun        Hienemann
Mustapha D-et al: (1983)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Osupa Ede Yoruba I-IIIÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Nelson
“            “    (1987)        Iwe Eko Ede Yoruba Titun I-III       UPL
Owolabi, O. et al: (1984)       Ijinle Ede ati Litireso Yoruba            Evans
Babalola, A. et al:Â (1988)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Iwe Imodotun Yoruba I-IIIÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Longman
Awoyale, Y. et al:Â (1984)Â Â Â Â Â Â Eko Ede Yoruba Ode Oni JSI-IIIÂ Â Â Â Â Macmillan
Egbe Akomolede ati              Yoruba Gbode                                   Macmillan
AsaYoruba, Naijiria: (1986)
Odujinrin, J.S.A.:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Modern Lesson in Yoruba Part I-IIIÂ Â Â Â Odujinrin Publishers
Awobuluyi, O.           (1978)             Essentials of Yoruba Grammar           UPL
Bamgbose, A. (1967)             A short Yoruba Grammar                    Heinemann
Akinlade, Kola: (1987)          Owe Pelu Itumo                                   Longman
Fabunmi, M.A.(1969)            Yoruba Idioms.                                 AUP
Delano, I.O.                           Owe Lesin Oro                                  UPL
Koseemanii, Supo: (1987)      Owe ati Asayan Oro Yoruba             Vantage
Olopade, A: (1991)                Asayan Akanlo – Ede Yoruba                       Gbemi Sodipo Press
Adewoyin, S.Y. (2006)         Imo Ede, Asa ati                                Corpomutt Publishers
Litireso Yoruba 1-III
LITERATURE
Alaba and Ogunsipe: (1982)  Iwe Afinimona Lori Awon                Nelson
Iwe Fagunwa
Ogunsina, Bisi: (1981)           Iwe Akoyawo Alaye lori O le ku       UPL
Egbe Akomolede ati Asa       Ewi Yoruba Lakotun 1-III                Evans
Yoruba, Naijiria: (2007)
CUSTOMS AND INSTITUTIONS
Ladele, T.A.A. et al (1986)    Akojopo Ijinle Asa Yoruba                Macmillan
Adeoye, C.L.: (1985)             Igbagbo ati Esin Yoruba                    Evans
Opadotun, O.: (1966)             Aroko                                                 Vantage
Adeniji, A.A.: (1987)             Ogun ni ile Yoruba                            Longman
Adeoye, C.L.: (1982)             Oruko Yoruba                                    UPL.
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