As the 2024/2025 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Computer-Based Test (CBT) Examination approaches, it’s crucial for Yoruba language candidates to be well-prepared. This blog post provides a comprehensive overview of the JAMB Yoruba Syllabus and recommended textbooks, aiming to assist students in studying effectively for the upcoming exams.
2024/2025 JAMB Yoruba Syllabus:
The JAMB Yoruba examination is designed to assess candidates’ proficiency in understanding both basic and complex aspects of the Yoruba language. To excel, candidates need to have a broad knowledge of the topics outlined in the JAMB Yoruba Syllabus. The syllabus covers three main areas:
- Language
- Literature
- Culture
To access the complete 2024/2025 JAMB Yoruba Syllabus in PDF format, click here: Download JAMB 2024 Yoruba Syllabus PDF
Recommended Textbooks:
To aid thorough preparation, JAMB recommends specific textbooks that extensively cover the topics outlined in the Yoruba Syllabus. Here is a list of recommended textbooks for the 2024 JAMB Yoruba Examination:
LANGUAGE:
- Abíọ́dún, J. (1995). Àròkọ àti Aáyan Ògbufọ̀, Lagos: MAJAB Publishers.
- Adéwọlé, L. O. (et al) (2000). Exam Focus – Yorùbá Language for WASSCE/ SSCE, Ìbàdàn: UP Plc.
- Awóbùlúyì, O. (1978). Essentials of Yorùbá Grammar, Ìbàdàn: UP Plc.
- Awóbùlúyì, O. (ed.) (1990). Yorùbá Metalanguage (Èdè-Ìperí Yorùbá) Vol. II, Ìbàdàn: UP Plc.
- Awóbùlúyì, O. (2008). Ẹ̀kọ́ Ìṣẹ̀dá-Ọ̀rọ̀ Yorùbá, Akurẹ: Montem Paperback.
- Awóbùlúyì, O. (2013). Ẹ̀kọ́ Gírámà Èdè Yorùbá, Oṣogbo: Atman Ltd.
- Babalọlá, A. (ed.) (1991). Ìwé Ìmọ́dọ̀tun Yorùbá SSI – SSIII, Longman.
CULTURE:
- Adéoyè, C. L. (1979). Àṣà àti Ìṣe Yorùbá, Ìbàdàn: OUP.
- Adéoyè, C. L. (1985). Ìgbàgbọ́ àti Ẹ̀sìn Yorùbá, Ìbàdàn: Oníbọnọ̀jé Press.
- Ládéĺé, T. A. (et al) (1986). Àkójọpọ̀ Ìwádìí Ìjìnlẹ̀ Àṣà Yorùbá, Ìbàdàn: Macmillian Publishers.
Conclusion:
To all candidates preparing for the 2024/2025 JAMB Yoruba Examination, we wish you the best of luck. For more information, past questions, and scholarships, check our blog regularly. If you have any questions or concerns about the 2024/2025 JAMB Yoruba Syllabus, feel free to ask in the comment section. Share this valuable information with your friends on social media to help them prepare effectively. Good luck