Last week I began writing down my learning plan and developing it from an idea to a concrete plan of action. This included putting together resources such as dictionaries, grammar books, and any other material that would aid me in reaching my reading and writing goals. I was also narrowing down my community partner, and while there are many that could aid me in my learning goals, I am looking for someone that can give me exposure to both Amharic and Ge’ez. As of now, one of my options was a teacher of Ge’ez poetry, Amharic, and literature. While this is not a surprise, I understand he is very busy and would not be able to commit to this role this semester. I hope to work with him in the future and join one of the Ge’ez classes that he teaches regularly. It was a good option for me because he also was accustomed to leading a remote class however I do have other options. My cousin who lives in Northern Virginia is also willing to take on this role. I would like to update Professor Marsh-Soloway about this before moving forward with this option, but I believe her native proficiency and collegiate level education in Ethiopia would be very helpful to reaching my goals. I also want to make sure that we are indeed able to work with family members.
My learning plan includes daily exposure to written scripts as well as opportunities to synthesize my own writing. Leisurely speaking and listening tasks will also be included but without a strong emphasis, because my goals will be centered mostly around writing and reading. I am still waiting for input from a community partner in order to solidify this.
Comments