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Literature in English syllabus: every examination body

Each examination body publishes its own Literature in English syllabus. They overlap but are not the same, so prepare from the one for the exam you are writing. Every syllabus below is shown in full, exactly as its body published it.

  • JAMB · UTME

    JAMB Literature in English Syllabus

    11 topics · 6 source pages

    1. Types:
    2. Dramatic Techniques
    3. Interpretation of the Prescribed Texts
    4. Types: Prose fiction
    5. Narrative Techniques/Devices:
    6. Textual Analysis
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  • NERDC · Senior Secondary Curriculum

    NERDC SS1 Literature in English Curriculum

    16 topics · 1 source pages · {"label":"New Revised Senior Secondary School Curriculum, October 2025"}

    1. Demonstrate understanding of the nature and functions of Literature-in-English
    2. Demonstrate understanding of the genres of Literature
    3. Demonstrate understanding of various elements of literature
    4. Demonstrate understanding of the various elements of literature
    5. Demonstrate understanding of the various elements of literature
    6. Demonstrate understanding of the various elements of literature
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