| Course Catalogue |
|---|
| Year | Semester | Courses | Key Learning Themes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year I | Semester I |
• Communicative Language Skills I • Critical Thinking • Introduction to Economics • Mathematics for Social Science • Physical Fitness • Geography of Ethiopia and the Horn • General Psychology • Global Trends |
Basic communication skills in English; analytical reasoning and problem solving; fundamentals of economics relevant to social science; quantitative skills for social science analysis; personal health and fitness; geographical knowledge of the region; basics of human behavior and mind; contemporary issues and global awareness. |
| Semester II |
• Social Anthropology • Entrepreneurship • Introduction to Emerging Technologies • Communicative Language Skills II • Moral and Civic Education • Inclusiveness |
Understanding societies and cultures; business and innovation skills; awareness of technological trends; advanced communication skills; ethical, moral, and civic responsibilities; social inclusion and diversity awareness. | |
| Year II | Semester I |
• Arabic Communicative Skill I • Arabic Reading and Writing Skill I • Arabic Listening and Speaking Skill I • Vocabulary Building • Guided Writing |
Oral and written Arabic proficiency; reading comprehension and writing skills; listening comprehension and spoken communication; expanding Arabic lexicon; structured writing practice. |
| Semester II |
• Arabic Communicative Skill II • Arabic Reading and Writing Skill II • Arabic Listening and Speaking II • Arabic Dictation • Creative Writing |
Advanced communication in Arabic; advanced reading and writing proficiency; enhanced listening and speaking; accuracy in written Arabic; expression and composition skills. | |
| Year III | Semester I |
• Ethio-Arab Intercultural Contact • Arabic Civilization and Culture • Manuscript Tradition • Arabic Grammar I • Arabic Morphology I |
Cultural interactions between Ethiopia and the Arab world; understanding Arabic heritage and traditions; historical Arabic manuscripts and preservation; fundamental grammatical structures; word formation and derivational patterns. |
| Semester II |
• Introduction to Arabic Linguistics • Research Methods and Report Writing • Introduction to Arabic Rhetoric • Arabic Grammar II • Arabic Morphology II |
Linguistic structure of Arabic; academic research skills; study of Arabic literary style; advanced grammar concepts; advanced word structure analysis. | |
| Year IV | Semester I |
• Modern Arabic Literature • Internship • Translation I • Phonetics • Journalism • Diplomatic Communication |
Contemporary Arabic literary works; practical experience in Arabic language settings; fundamentals of translation between Arabic and English; Arabic phonology and pronunciation; basics of media and news reporting; communication in formal and diplomatic contexts. |
| Semester II |
• Business Communication • Translation II • Literary Criticism • Classical Arabic Literature • Senior Essay |
Professional communication in business contexts; advanced translation skills; analysis of literary texts; study of classical Arabic texts; research-based academic writing. |