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Temesgen Beyene Abegaz (PhD)
 
Personal Information
Name: Dr. Temesgen Beyene Abegaz
Sex: Male
Date of Birth: August 22, 1985 (G.C.) Place of Birth: Menz/Gishe-Rabel, Ethiopia
 Marital Status: Married
Nationality: Ethiopian Health Condition: Normal Phone: +251-9 47089170
Email: temesgenb35@gmail.com
Educational Background

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Folklore (Culture Study)

Addis Ababa University, Graduated in 2020 (G.C.)

  • Master of Arts (M.A.) in Ethiopian Literature and Folklore

Addis Ababa University, Graduated in 2011 (G.C.)

  • Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Ethiopian Languages and Literature - Amharic

Addis Ababa University, Graduated in 2007 (G.C.)

Certifications

  • Online Certificate in Teaching Online Arizona State University (ASU) Master Class for Teaching Online

  • e-SHE Certificates

    • CE101: How to Study Effectively
    • CE102: How to Evaluate Resources
    • CE104: Set Goals to Manage Time
    • CE105: Academic Integrity
    • CE106: Keeping Yourself Safe Online
    • CE201: Strategies for Successful Online Learning
Languages

  • Amharic (Native): Excellent (Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing)

  • English: Very Good (Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing)

  • Tigrinya: Good (Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing)

  • Ge'ez: Fair (Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing)


 

Professional Experience

  • Assistant Professor of Folklore (Culture Study)

Bahir Dar University, Faculty of Humanities, Department of Folklore (Culture Study)

  • Over 16 years of experience in higher education, teaching and advising in the fields of Amharic Language, Literature, Folklore, and Culture Studies.

  • Conducted various research projects and contributed to the development of the academic programs in folklore and culture studies.

Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access)

  • Online teaching platforms and digital literacy tools

  • Experience in creating and delivering online content for Amharic language, folklore, and culture study courses

Hobbies & Interests

  • Socializing with friends and family

  • Watching documentaries (e.g., BBC, National Geographic)

  • Reading both fiction and non-fiction books

  • Attending social folk custom rituals and events

  • Engaging in online digital work