JAMB Areas of Concentration For Hausa 2027/2028 UTME

JAMB Areas of Concentration For Hausa 2027/2028 UTME: Preparing for Hausa in the 2027 UTME? The JAMB Hausa syllabus outlines the examinable topics in language, culture and literature, including prescribed set texts.

This guide covers the three syllabus sections, required skills, recommended books, prescribed texts for 2027–2030, a six-week study plan, sample questions and answers to FAQs.

JAMB Areas of Concentration For Hausa 2027/2028 UTME

Detailed JAMB Hausa Syllabus 2027

1. Harshe (Language)

This section covers eight major areas of Hausa language:

1. Orthography (Ƙa’idojin Rubutu): Hausa alphabet, spelling, word division, punctuation and paragraphing. Candidates should identify and correct spelling, grammatical and word-choice errors.

2. Comprehension (Auna Fahimta): Understanding unseen passages of about 200 words, interpreting vocabulary, identifying main ideas and drawing conclusions.

3. Composition (Tsarin Rubutun Insha’i): Argumentative, descriptive, dialogue, expository and narrative writing, including letter writing.

4. Translation (Fassara): Types, rules, techniques and challenges of translation, including translating idioms, proverbs and new words between English and Hausa.

5. Phonology (Tsarin Sauti): Consonants, vowels, tones, syllables, vowel length and phonological processes such as palatalization, labialization, insertion and deletion.

6. Morphology (Ƙirar Kalma): Roots, stems, affixation, word formation, gender and number inflections, and derivation of nouns, verbs and adjectives.

7. Syntax (Ginin Jumla): Word classes, tense, aspect, mood, gender, number, sentence structures, phrases and clauses. Candidates should analyse sentences and identify grammatical errors.

8. Semantics (Ma’ana): Word meanings, ambiguity, synonyms, antonyms, idioms, proverbs and figures of speech.

2. Al’adu (Culture)

This section covers Hausa culture and traditions. Candidates should be able to describe, identify and assess the relevant cultural practices and the influence of modernisation (tasirin zamani) on each.

3. Adabi (Literature)

The JAMB Hausa literature syllabus covers oral and written literature.

A. Oral Literature (Adabin Baka)

1. Narratives (Zuben Baka): Folktales (tatsuniya), legends (almara), stories (hikaya), historical accounts and ƙissa. Candidates should identify different narrative forms and their language features.

2. Folk Sayings (Maganganun Azanci): Kirari (panegyric), habaici (sarcasm), zambo (insult), proverbs (karin magana), riddles (kacici-kacici) and other figures of speech.

3. Oral Songs (Waƙoƙin Baka): Types, themes, styles, structures, singers and musical instruments. This includes court, communal, romantic, work and children’s songs.

4. Traditional Drama (Wasannin Kwaikwayo Na Gargajiya): Children’s performances such as langa and ‘yartsana, and adult performances such as ‘yan kama, kalankuwa, hoto, wowwo and tashe.

B. Written Literature (Rubutaccen Adabi)

5. Prose (Zube): Understand the form, structure, themes, style, characters and messages of prescribed prose texts.

6. Poetry (Waƙa): Understand the themes, language, style, form and structure of prescribed poems and relate their expressions to the intended messages.

7. Drama (Wasan Kwaikwayo): Identify the setting, themes, characters, style, form, structure and major messages of prescribed plays.

JAMB Hausa Set Texts for UTME 2027–2030

JAMB prescribes the following books for Hausa candidates sitting the UTME from 2026 to 2030.

A. Written Literature

Category	Prescribed text	Author
Prose	Maraya (2021)	I. A. Mahe
Drama	Malam Zalimu (2013)	A. H. Gidan Dabino
Poetry	Waƙoƙin Wayar Da Kai Don Manazarta Hausa Na Ɗaya (2024)	A. Anwar

B. Oral Literature

Category	Prescribed text	Author
Prose	Mu Sha Dariya (2018)	B. O. Tofa
Drama	Wasannin Tashe (2009)	M. B. Umar
Poetry	Jagoran Nazarin Waƙar Baka (2003)	S. M. Gusau

C. Language

– Sound System and Grammar – M. A. Z. Sani (University Press Plc, Ibadan, 2000).

D. Culture

• Rayuwar Hausa – CSNL/BUK (Nelson, Lagos, 1980).
• Hausa Customs – I. Madauci (NNPC, 1985).

E. General Reference Books

1. Exam Focus: Hausa Language – M. A. Z. Sani (2000).
2. Darussan Hausa 1–3 – I. Y. Yahaya et al. (1992).
3. Rayayyen Nahawun Hausa – M. H. Junju (2010).
4. An Introduction to Hausa Grammar – M. K. M. Galadanci (1984).
5. Jagoran Nazarin Kagaggun Labarai – I. Mukhtar (2002).
6. Rabe-Raben Adabi Da Muhimmancinsa Ga Rayuwar Hausawa – A. Dangambo (1984).
7. Harshe Da Adabin Hausa A Kammale – J. Ismaila and M. Y. Tanimu (2007).
8. Labaru Na Da Da Na Yanzu (1985).
9. Zaman Mutum Da Sana’arsa – E. M. Rimmer et al. (reprinted 2002).
10. Zaman Hausawa – H. Alhassan et al. (reprinted 1988).
11. Waƙa A Bakin Mai Ita (2006).

Study tip: Prioritise the seven prescribed oral and written literature texts, then revise the language and culture sections using the recommended reference books.

JAMB Recommended Textbooks 2027

Additional JAMB Recommended Hausa Textbooks

JAMB also recommends the following books for candidates preparing for Hausa in the 2027 UTME.

A. Language

1. Almajir, T. S. et al. (2016). Idioms in English-Hausa. ABU Press, Zaria.
2. Galadanci, M. K. M. (1976). Introduction to Hausa Grammar. Longman, Zaria.
3. Junju, M. H. (1980). Rayayyen Nahawun Hausa. NNPC, Zaria.
4. Muhammad, Y. M. (2005). Fassarar Hausa. ABU Press, Zaria.
5. Sani, M. A. Z. (1999). Tsarin Sauti Da Nahawun Hausa. UP Plc, Ibadan.
6. Sani, M. A. Z. et al. (2000). Exam Focus: Hausa Language. UP Plc, Ibadan.
7. Skinner, N. (1977). Grammar of Hausa. NNPC, Zaria.
8. Yahaya, I. Y. et al. (1992). Darussan Hausa Don Manyan Makarantun Sakandare 1–3. UP Plc, Ibadan.

B. Literature and Culture

1. Bichi, A. Y. (1979). Waƙoƙin Bikin Aure. Nelson, Lagos.
2. Dangambo, A. (1984). Rabe-Raben Adabin Baka da Muhimmancinsa Ga Rayuwar Hausawa. Triumph Publishing Company, Kano.
3. Gusau, S. M. (1991). Makaɗa Da Mawaƙan Hausa. Fisbas Media Service, Kaduna.
4. Ibrahim, M. S. (1977). Kowa Ya Sha Kiɗa. Longman, Zaria.
5. Madauci, I. et al. (1992). Hausa Customs. ABU Press, Zaria.
6. Umar, M. B. (1976). Ɗanmaraya Jos Da Waƙoƙinsa. OUP, Ibadan.
7. Umar, M. B. (1977). Wasannin Tashe. NNPC, Zaria.

C. Dictionaries (Ƙamusai)

1. Bargery, G. P. (1951). A Hausa-English Dictionary and English-Hausa Vocabulary. OUP, London.
2. Newman, R. M. (1997). An English-Hausa Dictionary. Longman, Ibadan.
3. Newman and Newman (1977). Sabon Ƙamus Na Hausa Zuwa Turanci. UPL, Ibadan.
4. Skinner, N. (1993). Kamus Na Turanci Da Hausa. NNPC, Zaria.
5. CSNL (2006). Ƙamusun Hausa Na Jami’ar Bayero. ABU Press, Zaria.

Six-Week JAMB Hausa Study Plan

Use this six-week timetable to cover the major syllabus topics before the 2027 UTME.

Week	Topics and activities
1	Orthography, comprehension and composition. Practise reading Hausa passages daily.
2	Phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics. Revise grammar and sentence structures.
3	Translation, including English-to-Hausa translation, proverbs and idioms.
4	Hausa culture: customs, occupations, festivals, beliefs, authority and traditional medicine.
5	Oral and written literature. Read the prescribed prose, drama and poetry texts.
6	Revise difficult topics and practise past questions under timed conditions.

Tips for Scoring High in JAMB Hausa

• Read all prescribed literature texts and understand their themes, characters, styles and messages.
• Learn important Hausa literary terms such as tatsuniya, kirari, karin magana, kacici-kacici and tashe.
• Practise standard Hausa spelling, especially the special letters ɓ, ɗ and ƙ.
• Practise translating English sentences, proverbs and idioms into Hausa.
• Use the syllabus objectives to assess your understanding of each topic.

JAMB Hausa Sample Questions and Answers

Test your understanding with these practice questions.

1. The Hausa word for “culture” is:

A. Harshe

B. Al’adu

C. Adabi

D. Fassara

Answer: B. Al’adu

2. What does “Fassara” mean?

A. Translation

B. Comprehension

C. Phonology

D. Morphology

Answer: A. Translation

3. Tatsuniya, almara and hikaya are examples of:

A. Oral narratives

B. Oral songs

C. Traditional drama

D. Riddles

Answer: A. Oral narratives

4. Which of these is a prescribed written Hausa drama text?

A. Maraya

B. Malam Zalimu

C. Wasannin Tashe

D. Mu Sha Dariya

Answer: B. Malam Zalimu

5. The three tones listed in Hausa phonology are high, low and:

A. Falling

B. Rising

C. Mid

D. Level

Answer: A. Falling

JAMB Subject Combination for Hausa 2027

Hausa is relevant to courses such as Hausa, Linguistics, Nigerian Languages, Education (Hausa) and other Arts-related programmes.

However, subject requirements vary by institution and course. Check the official JAMB brochure to confirm the correct UTME subject combination and admission requirements before registration.

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