JAMB Syllabus for Yoruba 2025

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Syllabus for Yoruba is an essential guide designed to help candidates prepare thoroughly for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). This syllabus serves as an official outline of the key topics and learning objectives required for success in the Yoruba Language section of the exam. It provides a well-structured roadmap, ensuring students focus on important areas while aligning with the standard curriculum used in Nigerian secondary schools.

The JAMB Yoruba Syllabus evaluates candidates’ proficiency in the Yoruba language, literature, communication, and cultural knowledge. It tests students’ ability to read, comprehend, and analyze Yoruba texts while also assessing their understanding of Yoruba traditions, poetry, proverbs, grammar, and oral literature.

JAMB Syllabus for Yoruba 2025

The JAMB Syllabus for Yoruba covers a wide range of topics, including grammar, literature, phonology, culture, and oral traditions. Below is the structured outline:

1. Language Structure (Ede Yoruba)

• Noun (Orúko)
• Pronoun (Àròpọ̀ Orúko)
• Verb (Ìṣe)
• Adjective (Àpeco)
• Adverb (Àpeco Ìṣe)
• Conjunction (Àlàyé)
• Preposition (Àlàyé Ìpìlẹ̀)
• Interjection (Àròjà)
• Sentence construction (Ṣíṣe Ẹ̀rọ Òrò)
• Idiomatic expressions (Òwe àti Àwòrán Òrò)
• Figures of speech (Ọ̀nà Ìsòrò)

2. Oral Yoruba Literature (Lítírésò Abalaye)

• Folktales (Àlọ)
• Proverbs (Òwe)
• Riddles (Àlóyẹ)
• Traditional songs (Orin Ìbílẹ̀)
• Praise poetry (Oríkì)
• Ifá verses (Àwọn Ìlà Ifá)
• Myths and legends (Àròsọ àti Ìtàn Àràbàn)
• Dirges and panegyrics (Ìbùkún àti Òwe)

3. Written Yoruba Literature (Lítírésò Alákọ̀ọ́tun)

• Yoruba prose (Ìtàn Kíkà)
• Yoruba poetry (Ewi)
• Yoruba drama (Eré Onítàn)
• Literary appreciation (Ìtúpalẹ̀ Lítírésò)
• Literary devices (Ọ̀nà Ìtúpalẹ̀ Lítírésò)

4. Phonology (Ìmò Èdè Yoruba)

• Yoruba alphabets (Àlùfàbẹ́ètì Yoruba)
• Consonants and vowels (Kónsónáǹtì àti Fawẹ́lì)
• Syllable structure (Ẹ̀ka Òrò)
• Word formation (Ṣíṣe Àyípadà Òrò)
• Stress patterns and intonation (Ìfọ̀rọ̀sísọ̀ àti Ìkànnì Òrò)

5. Yoruba Culture (Àṣà àti Ìṣẹ̀ṣè Yoruba)

• Traditional beliefs and customs (Ìgbàgbọ́ àti Ìbàlò)
• Marriage rites (Ìlànà Ìgbéyàwó)
• Chieftaincy titles (Ìpò Olúwà)
• Festivals and ceremonies (Àjọyọ̀ àti Ìrìnà)
• Moral values and ethics (Ìwà Omolúàbí)
• Traditional occupations (Ìṣẹ̀ Ìbílẹ̀)

6. Yoruba Translation and Composition (Ìtumọ̀ àti Ìkọ̀wé)

• Yoruba to English translation (Ìtumọ̀ Sí Èdè Gẹ̀ẹ́sì)
• English to Yoruba translation (Ìtumọ̀ Sí Èdè Yoruba)
• Essay writing (Ṣíṣe Ìwé-Kíkà)
• Letter writing (Ìkọ̀wé Ìhìn)

Recommended Study Resources for JAMB Yoruba

To ensure adequate preparation, candidates should consult the following resources:

• “Ede Yoruba” – A standard Yoruba language textbook.
• “Atunyewo Ede Yoruba” – A book covering grammar and composition.
• “Yoruba Poetry and Oral Literature” – For understanding traditional Yoruba literary forms.
• “Àló Ìgbàlódé” – A collection of modern Yoruba folktales and stories.
• Past JAMB Yoruba questions – To familiarize yourself with the exam format and common questions.

Conclusion

The JAMB Yoruba Syllabus is an essential guide for candidates who wish to excel in the UTME Yoruba examination. By following the syllabus diligently, students can focus on key topics, understand the objectives, and enhance their proficiency in Yoruba language and literature. With proper study habits, regular practice, and the use of recommended materials, candidates can achieve excellent results in the exam.

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