YORÙBÁ
WAEC SYLLABUS ON YORÙBÁ
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 itemsComposition - 4 items
Sound System - 6 items
Grammar - 6 items
Translation - 4 items
TOTAL - 30 items
Section A:
will consist of ten restricted-response essay questions, all of which must be answered for 40 marks. Candidates are advised not to spend more than 50 minutes on this section.Section B: LITERATURE
Basic Principles of Literary Appreciation - 4 itemsOral Literature :-
- Prose - 3
- Poetry - 3
- Drama - 3
TOTAL - 9 items
Written Literature :-
- Prose - 3
- Poetry - 3
- Drama - 3
TOTAL - 9 items
Section C: CULTURE
Customs - 4 itemsInstitutions - 4 items
TOTAL - 8 items
OVER-ALL TOTAL = (30 + 22 + 8) = 60 items
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 audiovisual materials such as television sets, radios, tape-recorders and tapes, cameras, charts and artefacts.
SELECTED TEXTS FOR 2014 – 2015
S/No |
Author |
Title |
Publisher |
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|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
PROSEORAL LITERATURE |
| 1. | Ojo, Olagoke: (2005) |
Ijapa Tiroko Oko Yannibo |
Longman (Lagos) |
POETRY |
| 2. | Abimbola, Wande: (2004) |
Awon Oju Odu |
University Press Mereerindinlogun (ppi-xxxi; 52 – 96) (Ibadan) |
DRAMA |
| 3. | Ogunniran, L: (2007) |
Eegun Alare |
Macmillan (Lagos) |
PROSEWRITTEN LITERATURE |
| 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 |
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) |
REFERENCESLANGUAGE |
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|---|---|---|
AUTHOR |
TITLE |
PUBLISHER |
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) | Egberun Ibeere Ewonidahun | Hienemann |
Ajayi W.B.: (1989) | Osupa Ede Yoruba I-III | Nelson |
Mustapha D-et al: (1983) | Iwe Eko Ede Yoruba Titun I-III | UPL |
Mustapha D-et al: (1987) | Ijinle Ede ati Litireso Yoruba | Evans |
Owolabi, O. et al: (1984) | Iwe Imodotun Yoruba I-III | Longman |
Babalola, A. et al: (1988) | Eko Ede Yoruba Ode Oni JSI-III | Macmillan |
Awoyale, Y. et al: (1984) | Yoruba Gbode | Macmillan |
Egbe Akomolede ati | Modern Lesson in Yoruba Part I-III | Odujinrin |
Odujinrin, J.S.A.: 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 |
REFERENCESLITERATURE |
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|---|---|---|
AUTHOR |
TITLE |
PUBLISHER |
Alaba and Ogunsipe: (1982) | Iwe Afinimona Lori Awon | Nelson |
Ogunsina, Bisi: (1981) | Iwe Fagunwa | |
Egbe Akomolede ati Asa | Iwe Akoyawo Alaye lori O le ku | UPL |
Yoruba, Naijiria: (2007) | Ewi Yoruba Lakotun 1-III | Evans |
REFERENCESCUSTOMS AND INSTITUTIONS |
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|---|---|---|
AUTHOR |
TITLE |
PUBLISHER |
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. |