JAMB Recommended Textbooks for Literature In English 2024/2025

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JAMB Syllabus for Literature In English 2024/2025

The JAMB syllabus for Literature in English is an outline of the topics and subtopics that candidates are expected to cover before taking the UTME. The syllabus also contains the objectives, general instructions, and recommended texts for each topic. The aim of the syllabus is to guide the candidates on what to study and what to expect in the examination.

The syllabus for Literature in English covers four main areas: drama, prose, poetry, and general literary principles. Each area has its own subtopics and texts that candidates need to study and understand. The syllabus also specifies the types of questions that will be asked from each area.

The syllabus for Literature in English can be downloaded as a PDF file from here. Candidates are advised to study the syllabus carefully and follow the instructions given therein.

JAMB Recommended Textbooks for Literature In English 2024/2025

Apart from the syllabus, JAMB also recommends some textbooks that candidates can use to study for Literature in English. These textbooks are selected based on their relevance, quality, and availability. They cover the topics and texts in the syllabus and provide explanations, examples, exercises, and practice questions for the candidates.

A LIST OF SELECTED AFRICAN AND NON-AFRICAN PLAYS, NOVELS AND POEMS

The recommended textbooks for Literature in English are:

Anthologies:

1. Gbemisola, A. (2005) – Naked Soles, Ibadan: Kraft
2. Hayward, J. (ed.) (1968) – The Penguin Book of English Verse, London: Penguin
3. Johnson, R. et al (eds.) (1996) – New Poetry from Africa, Ibadan: UP Plc
4. Kermode, F. et al (1964) – Oxford Anthology of English Literature, Vol. II, London: OUP
5. Nwoga D. (ed.) (1967) – West African Verse, London: Longman
6. Senanu, K. E. and Vincent, T. (eds.) (1993) – A Selection of African Poetry, Lagos: Longman
7. Soyinka, W. (ed.) (1987) – Poems of Black Africa, Ibadan: Heinemann

Critical Text:

1. Abrams, M. H. (1981) – A Glossary of Literary Terms, (4th Edition) New York, Holt Rinehalt and Winston
2. Emeaba, O. E. (1982) – A Dictionary of Literature, Aba: Inteks Press
3. Murphy, M. J. (1972) – Understanding Unseen, An Introduction to English Poetry and English Novel for Overseas Students, George Allen and Unwin Ltd.

In addition to these textbooks, JAMB also prescribes some specific texts that candidates need to read and analyze for each area of the syllabus. These texts are:

Drama

African

Candidates will be tested on one of the following texts:

Non African

Candidates will be tested on one of the following texts:

Prose

African

Candidates will be tested on one of the following texts:

Non African

Candidates will be tested on one of the following texts:

Poetry

African

Candidates will be tested on one of the following texts:

Non African

Candidates will be tested on one of the following texts:

Conclusion

Literature in English is a subject that requires a lot of reading, understanding, and analysis. Candidates who want to excel in this subject need to study the JAMB syllabus and the recommended textbooks for Literature in English. They also need to practice answering questions on the prescribed texts and poems. By doing so, they will be able to develop their literary skills and prepare well for the UTME.

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