AFRC 540 - Elementary Amharic I

Institution:

University of Pennsylvania

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Description:

Wogayehu. Offered through the Penn Language Center. An introductory course for students with no previous knowledge of Amharic. Amharic belongs tothe southern branch of Hemeto-Semitic languages which is also referred to as "Afrasian." Amharic is the official language of ethiopia and is spoken by 14 million native Amharas and by approximately 19 million of the other ethnic groups in Ethiopia. The goals of this course are to introduce students to the culture, customs, and traditions of the Amharas. Students will develop communicative skills through listening, speaking, reading and writing.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.upenn.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 898-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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