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Arts & Humanities

Deep literary analysis, constitutional history, and humanities syllabus for Law, Mass Communication, and Performing Arts.

Common University Target Faculties:
Faculty of Law (LL.B)Mass Communication & MediaInternational Relations & DiplomacyTheater & Film StudiesPhilosophy & Linguistics
Subjects in Stream
5

Compulsory UTME comb.

High-Yield Topics
66+

Official syllabus modules

Preparation Plan
4 Weeks

Foundation to Mock Mocks

Benchmark Readiness
290+ Target

Competitive cut-off

4-Week Syllabus Roadmap

Weekly progress milestones engineered for progressive mastery and active recall.

100% Syllabus Coverage
Week 1Phase 1/4

Prescribed Texts & Constitutional Roots

Character arcs in prose, dramatic conflicts, 1922-1946 constitutions, and rule of law.

Milestone Target

Complete full summaries and thematic outlines for all prescribed texts.

Week 2Phase 2/4

Poetic Appreciation & Pre-Colonial Systems

Stanza dissection, sound devices, comparison of Yoruba/Igbo/Hausa pre-colonial states.

Milestone Target

Master 50 high-frequency literary devices with practical examples.

Week 3Phase 3/4

Foreign Policy & Thematic Cross-Examination

Nigeria in international organizations, modern civil service, and subtle quote attributions.

Milestone Target

Practice 150 past exam questions with 90%+ target accuracy.

Week 4Phase 4/4

Full Mocks & Speed Analysis

Context questions in literature, elimination of distractor options in government, and mock drills.

Milestone Target

Take two complete timed mocks under timed CBT conditions.

Department Subjects & Modules

Explore syllabus requirements, topic counts, and launch targeted topic drills.

5 Subjects Total
ENG
60 UTME Questions

Use of English

3 Syllabus TopicsCompulsory

High-level literary and expository passages, figurative language, lexis, clause analysis, and oral phonetics.

High-Frequency Exam Topics:
  • Literary Devices & Figures of Speech
  • Lexis, Synonyms & Antonyms
  • Complex Sentence Structural Analysis
  • Vowels, Consonants & Rhyme Schemes
Week 1 Kickoff: Tone, mood, stylistic analysis in comprehension, and concord rules
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LIT
40 UTME Questions

Literature in English

18 Syllabus TopicsPrescribed Texts

Prescribed African and Non-African prose, drama, poetry, literary appreciation, and thematic critiques.

High-Frequency Exam Topics:
  • Prescribed Shakespearean Drama & Motifs
  • African Drama & Cultural Clashes
  • African Poetry Themes & Stanzaic Forms
  • Poetic Devices (Metaphor, Irony, Oxymoron)
Week 1 Kickoff: Character breakdown, plots, and major dramatic conflicts of set texts
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GOV
40 UTME Questions

Government

16 Syllabus TopicsCivic & State

Forms of government, political ideologies, Nigerian constitutional development (1922 to 1999), and foreign policy.

High-Frequency Exam Topics:
  • Pre-Colonial Political Systems (Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo)
  • Clifford, Richards & Macpherson Constitutions
  • Public Administration & Civil Service
  • Nigeria's Role in ECOWAS, AU, and UN
Week 1 Kickoff: Sovereignty, Rule of Law, Separation of Powers, and Pre-colonial systems
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REL
40 UTME Questions

Christian / Islamic Studies

15 Syllabus TopicsEthics & History

Scriptural narratives, the prophetic books, moral governance, faith trials, and contemporary ethical challenges.

High-Frequency Exam Topics:
  • Covenant, Faith & Obedience Narratives
  • Prophetic Teachings on Social Justice
  • Early Church Leadership / Caliphate History
  • Ethical Decisions in Modern Society
Week 1 Kickoff: Early history, scriptural context, and major prophetic callings
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HIS
40 UTME Questions

History

14 Syllabus TopicsHistorical Context

Pre-colonial trade routes, colonial conquest and resistance, nationalism, and independent governance challenges.

High-Frequency Exam Topics:
  • Trans-Saharan & Coastal Trade Dynamics
  • Colonial Amalgamation of 1914 & Impact
  • Nationalist Movements & Independence 1960
  • Post-Independence Republics & Military Eras
Week 1 Kickoff: Ancient kingdoms (Kanem-Borno, Oyo, Benin) and trade contacts
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Examiner Traps to Avoid in Arts & Humanities

Historical analysis of candidate errors across 10 years of JAMB/UTME past tests reveals these recurring trap patterns:

Trap #1

Quote Attribution in Literature

JAMB often quotes a single line from prescribed drama and asks 'Who said this to whom and under what condition?' Know speaker contexts thoroughly.

Trap #2

Constitutional Date & Feature Confusion

Examiners love to mix up features of the 1954 Lyttelton Constitution (first federal constitution) with the 1960 Independence Constitution.

Trap #3

Poetic Tone vs Mood Distinction

Tone is the author's attitude towards the subject; mood is the emotional atmosphere created for the reader. Don't confuse the two.

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