ENGLISH LANGUAGE ADVANCED LEVEL NEW EXAMINATION FORMAT
122 ENGLISH LANGUAGE
(For Both School and Private Candidates)
1.0 INTRODUCTION
This examination format is the revised version of the 2015 format issued by the National Examinations Council of Tanzania.
The format is based on the 2009 English Language Syllabus for Advanced Level Secondary Education.
The reviewed format aims at measuring the candidates’ competences in higher order thinking skills on competence based assessment.
However, there are no changes in the examination content.
2.0 GENERAL OBJECTIVES
The English Language examinations will generally measure the extent to which candidates can:
2.1 communicate well in different life situations;
2.2 read and analyse a variety of texts from different sources;
2.3 write a variety of texts clearly and logically;
2.4 write creatively for income generation and self-advancement;
2.5 appreciate and analyse literary works;
2.6 demonstrate basic knowledge of the English Language; and
2.7 translate a variety of texts from English to Kiswahili and vice versa.
3.0 GENERAL COMPETENCES
The examination will measure the candidates’ ability to:
3.1 express themselves clearly and logically;
3.2 use appropriate English Language for different audiences and purposes;
3.3 read and analyse critically a variety of English texts as presented from different sources;
3.4 write a variety of English texts;
3.5 apply English Language knowledge to operate technological devices;
3.6 apply English Language to generate income and advance on oneself; and
3.7 translate a variety of texts from English to Kiswahili and vice versa.
4.0 EXAMINATION RUBRIC
The English Language examination will consist of two (2) papers: 122/1 English Language 1 and 122/2 English Language 2.
4.1 122/1 English Language 1
This paper will last for three (3) hours and will consist of sections A and B with a total of eight (8) questions.
Candidates will be required to answer seven (7) questions. This paper will weigh a total of 100 marks.
Section A will consist of four (4) short answer questions. Candidates will be required to answer all the questions. Each question will weigh 10 marks, making a total of 40 marks.
Section B will consist of four (4) essay questions. Candidates will be required to answer three (3) questions in this section, out of which two (2) will be compulsory. Each question will weigh 20 marks, making a total of 60 marks in this section.
4.2 122/2 English Language 2
This paper will be of three (3) hours and will consist of sections A and B with a total of eight (8) questions. Candidates will be required to answer seven (7) questions. This paper will weigh a total of 100 marks.
Section A will consist of four (4) short answer questions. Candidates will be required to answer all the questions. Each question will weigh 10 marks, making a total of 40 marks.
Section B will consist of four (4) essay questions. Candidates will be required to answer a total of three (3) questions in this section, out of which two (2) will be compulsory. Each question will weigh 20 marks, making a total of 60 marks in this section.
4.3 List of Readings:
The following readings will be assessed:
(a) Plays
1. Betrayal in the City – Francis Imbuga
2. I will Marry When I Want – Ngugi wa Thiong’o & Ngugi wa Mirii
3. The Bride – Austine Bukenya
4. Lwanda Magere – Okoiti Omtatah
5. An Enemy of the People – Henrik Ibsen
6. Black Mamba – John Ruganda
(b) Novels and Short Stories
1. Encounters from Africa – Macmillan Publishers Ltd
2. The Beautiful Ones are not Yet Born – Ayi Kwei Armah
3. A Man of the People – Chinua Achebe
4. Divine Providence – Severin N. Ndunguru
5. The Rape of the Pearl – Magala Nyago
6. Vanishing Shadows – Namige Kayondo
7. His Excellency the Head of State – Danny Safo
8. A Season of Waiting – David Omowale
(c) Poetry
1. Selected Poems – Institute of Education
2. The Wonderful Surgeon and Other Poems – Charles Mloka
Note: The list of readings mentioned have been authorized by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology. However, if the Ministry introduces new readings they will be assessed.
5.0 EXAMINATION CONTENTS
5.1 122/1 English Language 1
5.1.1 Introduction to Language
5.1.2 Word Formation
5.1.3 Language Skills:
(a) Listening
(i) Proofreading and editing a text
(ii) Public announcements/summarising information from public announcements
(iii) Idiomatic expressions, Collocations and Register
(iv) Facts and opinions
(b) Speaking
(i) Pronunciation, stress and intonation
(ii) Narrate experiences
(iii) Express views/experiences/awareness on crosscutting issues
(iv) Organise points of a debate
(v) Present speech on selected topics
(i) Skimming and scanning
(ii) Intensive and extensive reading
(iii) Connotative and denotative meaning
(iv) Using APA style
(v) Cite sources using quoted and paraphrased texts
(i) Essays
(ii) Note taking
(iii) Official, business and personal documents
(iv) Minutes, Curriculum Vitae and reports
5.1.4 Interpretation and Translation
5.2 122/2 English Language 2
5.2.1 Appreciating Literary Works
5.2.1.1 Basic concepts of Literature
5.2.1.2 Novels and Short Stories
5.2.1.3 Plays
5.2.1.4 Poetry
5.2.2 Writing – Literary Stylistics
5.2.2.1 Newspaper Articles, Posters and Advertisements
5.2.2.2 Creative and Factual Writing
5.2.2.3 Writing Short Stories
5.2.2.4 Writing Plays
5.2.2.5 Writing Poems
