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Literature in Indigenous Languages 1-4

O-Level (Forms 1–4)

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Critical appreciation and analysis of indigenous literary texts.

Development of students’ ability to compose original stories, poems, and plays in indigenous languages.

Understanding of dramatic texts in indigenous languages and performance techniques.

Definition, functions, and categories of literature in indigenous languages.

Exploration of stylistic devices and language structure in indigenous literature.

Study of oral literature including myths, folktales, proverbs, and riddles.

Study of poetic forms, figures of speech, and rhythm in indigenous languages.

Study of short stories and novels, including characterisation, plot, setting and theme.

Examination of major themes such as identity, tradition, colonialism, and morality.