Amharic language and culture(L)

obligatory courses

Knowledge of the Amharic language at the BA level.

Classroom

Developing Amharic language skills at the intermediate and advanced levels.

The goal of the course is to further develop skills of understanding, speaking, writing and reading Amharic at the intermediate and advanced levels.

Appleyard D., Colloquial Amharic, Routledge, London and New York, 2013.

Amarinya agazh. 10-11 nya kifil (Amharic textbooks. Grade 10 i 11), Addis Abeba: Blue Nile , 2006.

Films and press in Amharic as well as excerpts from Amharic literature.

Teacher's own materials.

After completing the course included in the program, the student has a:

Knowledge:

- has advanced knowledge of the rules of communication, writing and reading in Amharic

- is aware of the complex nature of the Amharic language, its place and importance in the context of Ethiopian culture and history

Skills:

- interprets the cultural content in the discussed texts in Amharic

- can function properly in the linguistic and cultural environment of Ethiopia

Social competence:

- understands the need for lifelong learning, inspiring and organizing the learning process of other people

- understands the role of the Amharic language in learning and understanding the culture of Ethiopia

- can establish contacts and interact with Ethiopians

- is ready to actively establish contacts and cooperate with representatives of different cultures

continuous assessment

- attendance control

- oral and written tests

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