Literature in English
G3N tutors you through the full NERDC Literature in English syllabus offline — from Theme 1: Poetry, Theme 2: Prose, Theme 3: Drama and more — with adaptive lessons, instant quizzes, flashcards and exam-ready summaries.
Syllabus
What you’ll cover in Literature in English.
The complete topic outline G3N teaches, mapped to the NERDC curriculum.
SSS 1
5 topicsTheme 1: Poetry
- Understanding Poetry
- Definition and types of poetry
- Poetic devices (metaphor, simile, imagery)
- Rhyme, rhythm, and meter
- Stanza structures and forms
- Reading and analyzing poems
Theme 2: Prose
- Prose Literature
- Short stories and narratives
- Novel structure and elements
- Character development
- Setting and atmosphere
- Plot and conflict
Theme 3: Drama
- Dramatic Literature
- Drama: definition and types
- Script and dialogue
- Stage directions and performance
- Tragedy and comedy
- Dramatic irony and conflict
Theme 4: Literary Devices
- Literary Techniques
- Symbolism and allegory
- Point of view and narration
- Foreshadowing and flashback
- Theme and motif
- Tone and mood
Theme 5: African Literature
- African Literary Traditions
- Oral traditions and folklore
- Colonial period literature
- Post-colonial African writing
- Women writers in Africa
- Contemporary African literature
SSS 2
5 topicsTheme 1: Advanced Poetry Analysis
- Deep Poetic Study
- Poetic movements and schools
- Romantic, Victorian, and modern poetry
- Poets and their works
- Thematic analysis of poems
- Formal and free verse
Theme 2: Novel Study
- Literature in Prose
- Major novels and authors
- Literary periods in novels
- Narrative techniques
- Social commentary in novels
- Psychological depth
Theme 3: Dramatic Analysis
- Theatrical Literature
- Classical drama (Greek and Roman)
- Shakespeare and Renaissance drama
- Modern and contemporary plays
- Character motivation and action
- Subtext and hidden meaning
Theme 4: Comparative Literature
- Cross-Cultural Analysis
- Comparing literary works and authors
- Literary traditions across cultures
- Universal themes and local contexts
- Translation and interpretation
- Intertextuality
Theme 5: Nigerian Literature
- Nigerian Literary Voices
- Nigerian poets and poetry
- Nigerian novelists and novels
- Dramatic works from Nigeria
- Indigenous languages and literature
- Modern Nigerian writers
SSS 3
5 topicsTheme 1: Literary Criticism
- Critical Approaches
- Formalist criticism
- Marxist and sociological criticism
- Feminist and gender criticism
- Psychoanalytic criticism
- Postcolonial criticism
Theme 2: Literary History and Movements
- Historical Development
- Neoclassical to Romantic movements
- Victorian to Modern literature
- Postmodern and contemporary literature
- Modernism and experimentation
- Literary renaissance and revival
Theme 3: Canonical Texts
- Major Literary Works
- Classic English literature
- World literature and translation
- African canonical works
- Contemporary classics
- Reinterpretation of canonical texts
Theme 4: Genre Studies
- Literary Genres
- Science fiction and fantasy
- Mystery and detective fiction
- Romance and relationships
- Historical fiction
- Graphic novels and new forms
Theme 5: Literature and Society
- Sociocultural Context
- Literature and social change
- Political dimensions of literature
- Representation and identity
- Marginalized voices and perspectives
- Literature for social justice
How G3N helps
Turn this syllabus into a pass.
Class by class
Subjects are banded the way the NERDC curriculum is, so a JSS 2 student sees JSS 2 work.
Primary through senior secondary
One tutor that follows a student from Primary 4 all the way to SSS 3.
Practise and revise
Generate questions per topic, get marked answers with explanations, and summarise notes before an exam.
Master Literature in English, offline.
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