Yoruba

subject outline

Topics

• Comprehension

  Comprises of prose and verse passages. Candidates are expected to identify central issues, draw conclusions, determine assumptions, express ideas, and identify meanings and functions of phrases and sentences.

• Essay Writing

  Covers argumentative, descriptive, narrative, and formal/informal letter writing. Candidates should be able to identify different essay types and apply associated techniques.

• Sound System

  Includes production of sounds (consonants and vowels), tones and tone change, syllable structure, and sound processes. Candidates need to identify speech organs, sounds, their parameters, correct usages, linguistic errors, syllable components, and basic principles of sound relationships.

• Grammar

  Encompasses morphology (word-formation), loan-word integration, word classes, phrases and clauses, and sentence types/structures/functions. Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of word derivation, adoption, syntax, and sentence analysis.

• Translation

  Candidates should be able to interpret sentences and ideas in accordance with acceptable principles.

• Oral Literature - Prose (Ìtàn Àròsọ)

  Focuses on the text Àkójọpò Àlọ Ìjàpá (Apá Keji). Candidates should identify issues, moral lessons, figurative expressions, and draw conclusions.

• Oral Literature - Drama (Eré Oníșe)

  Focuses on the text Eégún Aláré. Candidates should identify drama type, narrative techniques, figurative expressions, central theme, and interpret in accordance with societal principles.

• Written Literature - Prose (Itàn Àròsọ)

  Focuses on the text Ogún Ọmọdé. Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of ideas, draw moral lessons, identify narrative techniques, and figurative expressions.

• Written Literature - Poetry (Ewì)

  Focuses on the text Èdè Abinibi àti Àwọn Aròfò Míràn. Candidates should deduce the import of the work and identify figurative and idiomatic expressions.

• Written Literature - Drama (Eré Onítàn)

  Focuses on the text Òtệ Oyè. Candidates should identify the central theme, interpret, identify drama types, figurative expressions, and narrative techniques.

• Beliefs and Faith (Èrò àti Ìgbàgbó)

  Covers concepts like Olódùmarè, àkùdàáyà, emèrè, àjé, and àwọn irúnmolè. Candidates should distinguish traditional practices from modern beliefs.

• Political and Social Systems (Ètò Ìșèlú àti Ààbò Ìlú)

  Includes groups, chieftaincy, and warfare. Candidates should assess the roles of individuals and groups in maintaining societal peace and stability.

• Funeral Rites and Inheritance (Ètò Ìsìnkú àti Ogún Pínpín)

  Covers rites for the deceased and inheritance distribution. Candidates should distinguish traditional practices and relate them to funerals and inheritance.

• Yoruba Numerals (Ònkà Yorùbá)

  Includes counting from one to twenty thousand, and applying basic arithmetic operations. Candidates should count in Yoruba and apply addition, deduction, and division.

• Marriage and Naming Ceremonies (Ètò Ìgbéyàwó àti Ìsọmọlórúkọ)

  Encompasses all aspects related to marriage and naming. Candidates should relate social activities and events to appropriate situations.

• Health Care (Ètò Ìwòsàn)

  Includes care for the sick and pregnant women. Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of appropriate health care practices.

• Traditional Sports and Games (Eré Ìdárayá)

  Covers moonlit games (àló, bojúbojú) and daytime games (ìjàkadi, ayò, òkòtó, àrín). Candidates should identify game types, rules, and derived values.

• Traditional Professions and Food (Işẹ Abínibí àti Oúnjẹ Ilệ Yorùbá)

  Includes farming, crafts, drumming, and specific foods like àbàrí, iyán, èwà. Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of professions and food preparation, compare professions, and mention nutritional values.

• Home Training (Èkó Ilé)

  Focuses on moral upbringing (Ìwà ọmọlúàbí) and its benefits. Candidates should identify acceptable behavior and attitudes conforming to societal norms.