GHANAIAN LANGUAGES
- PREAMBLE
The Ghanaian Language syllabus is based on the Teaching Syllabus which seeks to equip students with knowledge and skills to communicate effectively, appreciate cultures and values of the society and integrate smoothly into speech/language community. The syllabus is thus meant to examine candidates’ communicative competence and ability to appreciate their cultural environment for peaceful co-existence and national development.
- AIMS
The syllabus is designed to encourage students to improve their reasoning skills, and improve their ability to contribute to the solution of the problems of a dynamic society. Aspects to be examined consist of Phonology, Reading Comprehension, Writing, Literature and Customs and Institutions of the various Ghanaian ethnic groups and their languages.
- 3. ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES
Language
Candidates will be tested on their ability to
(1) understand, arrange and present facts, ideas and opinions in a coherent manner.
(2) evaluate information in reading material and select what is relevant to specific purposes.
(3) articulate, experience and express what is felt and what is imagined.
(4) recognize implicit meaning and attitudes.
(5) recognize the sound and structural patterns of the language.
Literature
Candidates will be tested on their ability to
(1) understand literary texts and have a deeper meaning of themes,characterization and attitudes.
(2) recognize and appreciate ways in which authors/performers use language to achieve their effects (e.g. diction, syntax, imagery, plot, etc.)
(3) communicate a sensitive and personal response to what is read.
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