WAEC syllabus 108/waec-yoruba-syllabus
WAEC Yoruba Syllabus

PREAMBLE:

This examination syllabus is based entirely on the Yoruba curriculum developed by NERDC in 2007.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

The syllabus is designed to:

(a) Enable candidates speak, read and write competently in Yoruba and communicate effectively with other speakers of the language;

(b) Familiarize candidates with the sound system, grammatical structures and other features of Yoruba Language;

(c) Acquaint candidates with the necessary tools needed for a thorough appreciation of Yoruba speech usage, literature and ulture (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)

 

-

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

Drama - 3

Written Literature

-

Prose

-  3

 

 

 

-

Poetry

- 3

-

9 items

 

 

 

-

 

Drama - 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: 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:      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:

(i)         Narrative

(ii)        Descriptive

(iii)       Argumentative

(iv)       Expository

(v)        Dialogue

(vi)       Debate

(vii)      Letter writing

Sound System

Candidates will be required to answer one question from the two to be set.

Areas to cover include:

(i)         Vowels, Consonants and Syllabic nasal

(a)        their production in terms of place and manner

(b)        their basic phonetic and phonemic classification

(ii)        Syllable structure

(iii)       Sound processes, e.g. vowel harmony assimilation elision

(iv)       Sound system aspect of the orthography

(v)        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:

i. Word structure and word formation

ii. Numerals: basic and derived

iii. Word classes: nouns, verbs, adverbs, pronouns, adjectives, etc

iv. Grammatical categories: subject, object, complement, predicate, number, person, tense,

aspect, mood, etc.

v. Phrases and clauses

vi.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

(i)         Make-up and adornments

(ii)        In-door and out-door games

(iii)       Pregnancy and its care

(iv)       Naming

(v)        Home training: greetings, respect for superiors, cleanliness, tolerance, integrity, hard work, etc.

(vi)       Yoruba foods

(vii)      Non-verbal communication

(viii)     Funerals: traditional and modern methods

(ix)       Inheritance: traditional and modern methods.

Institutions

(i)         Traditional occupations

(ii)        Marriage

(iii)       Politics: family structure, age grades, chieftaincy, Obaship, etc.

(iv)       Child care

(v)        Ancestors

(vi)       Yoruba beliefs about Olodumare (God), deities/divinities, other invisible forces, etc.

(vii)      Modern religions: Islam, Christianity, etc.

(viii)     Economy: adverts, money lending, cooperative efforts, etc.

NB: 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 2014 – 2015

 

Author

Title

Publisher

 

 

LANGUAGE

 

1.

Abiodun, Jibola: (1996)

Aroko Ati Aayan, Ogbufo.

Majab (Ilorin)

2.

Owolabi, K: (1989)

Ijinle Itupale Ede Yoruba

Extension

Publications

 

 

 

 

 

(Ibadan)

3.         Bamgbose, A: (1991)              Fonoloji Ati Girama Yoruba.              University

Press

(Ibadan)

LITERATURE

ORAL LITERATURE

PROSE

1.

Ojo, Olagoke: (2005)

Ijapa Tiroko Oko Yannibo

Longman

(Lagos)

 

 

POETRY

 

 

2.

Abimbola, Wande: (2004)

Awon Oju Odu

University

Press

 

 

 

 

 

Mereerindinlogun

(Ibadan)

 

 

(ppi-xxxi; 52 – 96)

 

DRAMA

 

 

3.

Ogunniran, L: (2007)

Eegun Alare

Macmillan

 

 

 

(Lagos)

WRITTEN LITERATURE

PROSE

4.

Eso-Oluborode, Sunday:

Olorunsogo

Sumob Publishers

 

(1994)

 

(Osogbo)

POETRY

 

 

5.

Olayiwola, Ademola:

Akowe ko wura

Extension

 

Publications (2007)

 

 

 

(Ibadan)

 

 

DRAMA

6.

Awe, Debo: (2004)

Apoti Alakara

Elyon Pulibshers

 

(Ilesa)

 

 

 

 

 

 

CULTURE

 

1.

Adeoye, C.L.: (1979)

Asa Ati Ise Yoruba

University Press

(Ibadan)

 

 

 

2.

Olajubu, O. (1978)

Iwe Asa Ibile Yoruba

Longman (Lagos)

3.

Daramola, A. ati Jeje.

Asa Ati Orisa

Onibon-Oje (Ibadan)

 

 

 

REFERENCES

 

 

 

 

LANGUAGE

 

Bamgbose (ed): (1983)

Iwe Ede Iperi Yoruba Vol. 1

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)

Osupa Ede Yoruba I-III

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: (1988)

Iwe Imodotun Yoruba I-III

Longman

Awoyale, Y. et al: (1984)

Eko Ede Yoruba Ode Oni JSI-III

Macmillan

Egbe Akomolede ati

Yoruba Gbode

Macmillan

AsaYoruba, Naijiria: (1986)

 

 

Odujinrin, J.S.A.:

 

Modern Lesson in Yoruba Part I-III

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

Ogunsina, Bisi: (1981) Egbe Akomolede ati Asa Yoruba, Naijiria: (2007)

Iwe Fagunwa

Iwe Akoyawo Alaye lori O le ku       UPL

Ewi Yoruba Lakotun 1-III                 Evans

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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