Tanzania Form V-VI School Syllabus - History, Geography, and Literature in English (HGLi)

This syllabus outlines the curriculum for the HGLi combination in Tanzania's Form V-VI Advanced Secondary Education. It is based on the 2023 Curriculum for Secondary Education, Form V-VI, published by the Tanzania Institute of Education.

Core Subjects (All Students):

• Historia ya Tanzania na Maadili: Focuses on Tanzanian history and ethics, covering pre-colonial societies, the colonial period, post-independence developments, and contemporary issues.
• Academic Communication: Emphasizes developing advanced English language skills for academic purposes, including communication, research, and presentation skills.

Combination Subjects:

• History:
• Pan-Africanism: From its origins to the present day.
• Industrial Revolution: Global history and its impact on Africa.
• Administrative Systems: Evolution of systems throughout history.
• Threats to Peace: History of wars and contemporary conflicts.
• Development in Africa: Post-colonial development challenges and successes.
• Geography:
• Structure of the Earth: Advanced concepts and theories related to Earth systems.
• Land Surveying: Practical skills in map interpretation and geographical research.
• Literature in English:
• Literary Concepts: Broad understanding of key concepts and principles.
• Origin and Development of Literature: National, international, and African perspectives.
• Tanzanian Literature: Contributions of Tanzanian writers.
• Literary Analysis: Critical analysis of various literary works.
• Argumentative Skills: Using literature to construct arguments and judgments.
• Creative Writing: Composing original literary pieces.

Assessment:

• Continuous Assessment (30%): Includes term examinations, projects, and mock examinations.
• Summative Assessment (70%): National examinations administered by the National Examinations Council of Tanzania.

General Information:

• The academic year consists of 194 days, divided into two terms.
• The language of instruction is English, except for Kiswahili, English, French, Chinese, and Arabic subjects, which are taught in their respective languages.

This HGLi combination prepares students for various higher education pathways and careers related to humanities and social sciences. Students are also encouraged to choose additional subjects based on their interests and career aspirations.