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Kedra Ali Muhammed
Academic Rank
Lecturer

Contact Information: 

Full Name: Kedira Ali Mohammed 

Nationality: Ethiopian 

Phone :+251913645889

E-mail- kedra,Ali@bdu.edu.et  / kedraali123@gmail.com

About

Joined in 2012 E.C, Kedira Ali (MA) is an instructor in the department of Afan Oromo, literature and Communication at Bahir Dar University. Before BDU, She has worked as a teacher at preparatory school and College.

College / Institute:  : Faculty of Humanities

Department/Team:  Afan  Oromo, Literature   and  Communication

Current  Position at BDU : Lecturer of Linguistics, Literature and Communication Courses, Mentor & Course chair

Field of Specialization:  Master of Art (MA) in Afan Oromo & Literature Teaching, Addis Ababa University. 

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) In Afan Oromo, Jimma University Collage/Faculty  of Education.

Teaching Experience:

  • I have 5 (five) years of teaching experience in the department of Afan Oromo, Literature and Communication at Bahir Dar University. 

 

Research Interest

  • In Folklore, Language and  Literature -  – Indigenous knowledge and cultural identity , Indigenous language studies. Language Skills, Female characters in Afan Oromo Novel and   Drama/ Films,  Literature & Society   

  • In Media – Social Media Usage and Gender, Social  media and campus   students, media role on society.

Community Service Interest 

  • Training  on Afan Oromo 

  • Translation and editing service, media writing 

Research Project Work

  • Examining The Role Of Children’s Literature ,Media, And Cultural Narratives In Shaping Historical Awareness, Linguistics Identity, And National Cohesion: Addis Ababa City Administration ;And Amhara And Oromia National Regional States In Focus

Award and Honors                                                                                                       

  • Certified in Materials  preparation for teaching learning  purpose from Amhara Regional State Educational Bureau.

  • Certified in Basic Test Construction Training  and Professional Based Assessment from Bahir Dar University.

  • Online Master Class Training from Bahir Dar University in collaboration  with  Arizona University. 

  • Certified in editing and translation of teaching materials for elementary school students in Oromo Special Zone of the Amhara Region (Kamisie).

  • Certified in Nano Degree in  ‘Programming’ Online Learning from UDACITY

Conferences Attended & Contributions

  • Research conference team at the Faculty of  Humanities, Bahir Dar University.

  • Conference Organizing Committee at the Faculty of  Humanities, Bahir Dar University; 10th  Annual Conference on Language, Culture and Communication.

  • Conference Organizing Committee at the Faculty of  Humanities, Bahir Dar University; 11th  Annual Conference on Language, Culture and Communication.

  • Contributing in different committee like: curriculum design & revision, Exam committee, in the department of Afan Oromo. and  Student discipline committee , research committee team, in  the  faculty of Humanities. 

  • Mentor of BA Afan Oromo Students , 2016 E.C and 2017 E.C in the department of Afan Oromo, Literature and Communication.

Publication

  • A Research “ Qaaccessa Itti Fayyadama Afaanii Asoosama ‘Aarsaa’ 2016. Addis Ababa University.