Below is this year’s WAEC syllabus for Edo . Note that this syllabus is for both Internal and external candidates.
PREAMBLE
This examination syllabus is drawn entirely from the Senior Secondary School Curriculum for Edo, which was developed by NERDC in 2006.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
It is designed to:
- enable candidates to speak, read and write competently in Edo to communicate effectively with other speakers of the language;
- familiarize candidates with the sound system, grammatical structures and other features of the Edo Language;
- acquaint candidates with the necessary tools needed for a thorough appreciation of Edo Speech Usage, Literature and Culture (customs and institutions).
SCHEME OF EXAMINATION
The examination will consist of two papers, Papers 1 and 2. It will test all aspects of the Edo 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 Edo.
PAPER 1:
This will be 60 multiple-choice items covering Language, Literature and Culture aspects of the syllabus. Candidates will be required to answer all the questions in 1 hour for 60 marks.
The questions will 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
PAPER 2:
Essay-Type: Language, Literature & Culture Time: 2 hours
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 Edo using the official Edo orthography and meta language. The paper shall carry 100 marks.
Content
Section A: Language
Composition
Candidates are advised to write 300 words and spend not more than 45 minutes on this section. The topic chosen will include any of the following essay types:
- Narrative
- Descriptive
- Argumentative
- Expository
- Dialogue
- Debate
- Letter writing
Sound System
Candidates will be required to answer one question from the two that will be set.
Content
- Vowels, Consonants and Syllabic nasal
- their production in terms of place and manner
- their basic phonetic and phonemic classification
- Syllable structure
- Sound processes, e.g. vowel harmony assimilation elision
- Sound system aspect of the orthography
- Tones and tone notation
Grammar
Candidates will be required to answer 1 question from the 2 questions set.
Content
- Word structure and word formation
- Numerals: basic and derived
- Word classes: nouns, verbs, adverbs, pronouns, adjectives, etc.
- Grammatical categories: subject, object, complement, predicate, number, person, tense, aspect, mood, etc.
- Phrases and clauses
- The structure and type of sentences.
Section B: Literature
This Section consists of Oral Literature and Written Literature.
Oral Literature – Prose, Poetry, Drama
In Oral Literature, there will be three set books covering the different genres. One question will be set from each set book, making three questions in all. Candidates will be required to answer any one of the questions.
Written Literature – Prose, Poetry, Drama
In Written Literature, there will be 3 set books covering the different genres. One question will be set on each set book, making a total of three questions. Candidates will be required to answer any one of the questions.
Section C: Culture
This Section will consist of topics on customs and institutions. 2 questions will be set, and candidates will be required to answer 1.
Topics to be examined will include:
Customs
- make-up and adornments
- in-door and out-door games
- pregnancy and its care
- names/naming ceremonies
- home training: greetings, respect for superiors, cleanliness, tolerance, integrity, hard work, etc.
- Edo foods
- non-verbal communication
- funerals: traditional and modern methods
- inheritance: traditional and modern methods.
Institutions
- traditional occupations
- marriage
- politics: family structure, age grades, chieftaincy, Obaship, etc.
- child care
- ancestors
- Edo beliefs about Osalobua/Osanobua (God), deities/divinities, other invisible forces, etc.
- modern religions: Islam, Christianity, etc.
- Economy: adverts, money lending, cooperative efforts, etc.
SUMMARY
Paper 1 – 60 marks (30%)
Paper 2 – 100 marks (70%)
160 marks (100%)
Maximum Marks Obtainable – 160 marks (to be scaled down to 100%)
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 artifacts.
LIST OF SELECTED TEXTS FOR WASSCE
AUTHOR TITLE PUBLISHER
PROSE
Osaren Omoregie Iden Nokpokhuo (A novel on Queen Iden)
POETRY
Obazee Gabriel et al. Asikoko Ekharha Oghe Edo National Council of
Arts & Culture, Abuja
Selected poems:
- Osanobua – Emmanuel Orobosa Oronsaye 7
- Ose Dan – Abel Igbinosa 15
- Eghian – Violet O. Omoregie 18
- Itohan – Osemwegie Osayomorre 32
- Igho – I. Ojo p. 41
- Edo ne evbo mwen – Eunice O. Orhuozee 49
- Uwu – Lawrence Osas Osakaue 30
- Gia doloyi – Apostle P. O. Osakaue 70
- Edo ne evbo Ahirre – Gabriel O. Obazee 75
- Alaghodaro – Uyilawa Usuanlele 68
- Ewaen – Felix I. Omoregie 26
- Ukhu – Emmanuel Orobosa Oronsaye 14
DRAMA
Ikponmwosa Osemwegie Eseikho Language Press
LIST OF SELECTED TEXTS FOR WASSCE 2016 – 2020
AUTHOR TITLE PUBLISHER
LANGUAGE
Imasuen, E. O. (DR) Edo course Bk 4 – 6 Aisien Publishers
Omozuwa, Victor Edosa Edo phonetics and phonology Ambik Press
LITERATURE
ORAL LITERATURE
PROSE
Osemwegie, Osayomwanbo E. Izelogha Osunero Publishers
POETRY
Ikponmwosa, Osemwegie Oro (pages 1 – 49) Pristine Publications
DRAMA
Osemwegie, Osayomwanbo E. Me Okpao Ghare Osunero Publishers
WRITTEN LITERATURE
PROSE
Emovon & Osemwegie Okha Edo (pp 1 – 5; 23 – 45; Nelson Publishers & 81 – 85)
POETRY
Obazee Gabriel et al. Asikoko Ekharha Oghe Edo National Council of
(pp 1 – 37) Arts & Culture, Abuja
DRAMA
Ikponmwosa Osemwegie Eseikho Language Press
CULTURE
Imasuen, E. O. (DR) Edo course Bk 4 – 6 Aisien Publishers
Erhahon Ivie Edo Proverbs and Figure of UNIBEN Press Speech
SUPPLEMENTARY TEXTS
Eghareuba, J. U. A short History of Bini University Press
Emwinma, Ogie Imaguero c/o Aisien Publishers
Ahiatuoghiomwan, Enabulele Ebe Iruemwi Edo Nogieha Emnasco Production (pp 30 – 40)
Agheyisi, (Prof) An Edo/English Dictionary Ethiope Publishers
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