Most countries have their own sign languages and an increasing number of universities are offering training and degree level courses in them. In Ethiopia, Walta Info reports that 150 students were trained in sign language and deaf culture in non-formal education program for one semester and graduated from the Addis Ababa University’s Department of Linguistics in June.
Dictionaries are also being developed for these languages. Here is the Ethiopian Sign Language Dictionary
The following press release was seen on We Can Do blog
Press Release – Ethiopian Sign Language degree
No. 1/08The Department of Linguistics, Addis Ababa University, organized and conducted a one day consultative workshop on a Draft syllabus of a BA program in Ethiopian Sign Language (ESL) and Deaf Culture on March 14, 2008 in Addis Ababa. The purpose of the workshop is to evaluate the draft syllabus with the presence of stakeholders who are working in the area of sign language and Deaf Education. The participants are mainly teachers of Deaf schools, Deaf Students, representatives from Deaf Association, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, NGOs, various relevant government offices and the university officials.
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