Tigray's cultural landscape 3600-TCL-OW
Overview of Tigray’s History, Social Structure, and Cultural Traditions
- Profile of Tigray; Geography: Landscape, climate, and natural resources;Administration: Regional governance and administrative structure
- Economy: Agriculture, trade, and key industries
- Population and Ethnic Diversity, Major ethnic groups: Tigrigna speakers, Kunama, Irob;
- Languages: Tigrigna, Kunamigna, Saho
- Social Organization: Social stratification, community roles, and hierarchies, Kinship systems, marriage, and family structures
- Religious Landscape: Traditional beliefs, Christianity and Islam, Religious coexistence and cultural influences;
- Tigray History: Civilizations, Yaha Civilization: Early settlements and cultural development Axumite Civilization
- Rise, influence, and contributions to Ethiopian heritage
- Tigrigna Language and Expressions: Common Greetings and Expressions: Basic phrases and their meanings.
Tigray as a Land of Megalithic Cultures and Religious Heritage:
- Megalithic Culture and Ancient Manuscripts
- Rock-Hewn Churches of Tigray
- Architectural significance
- Religious and historical value (e.g., Debre Damo, Abreha we Atsbeha, etc.)
Historical Buildings and Sites in Tigray
- Palaces, tombs, temples, and fortresses
Diverse Living Culture of Tigray
- Tigray’s Cultural Traditions and Heritage
- Customs and Way of Life:
- Traditional practices, festivals, and ceremonies
- Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
- Oral traditions, proverbs, and storytelling
- Tigray’s Traditional Cuisine and Beverages
- Local foods (Injera, Tihlo, Shiro, etc.)
- Traditional drinks (Suwa, Mes, and Coffee)
- Coffee-Making Ceremony
- Tigray Handcrafts
- Traditional pottery, weaving, and jewelry
- Coffee ceremony and its social significance
Artistic and Cultural Expressions of Tigray
- Traditional Dance and Hair Styling
- Kuda and other Tigray dance forms
- Hairstyles and their cultural meanings
- Tigray Dressing and Beauty Traditions
- Traditional clothing and their significance
- Tigray Visual and Performing Arts
-Paintings, religious murals, and music
Type of course
Mode
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
The student should:
Knowledge:
- have the knowledge of the cultural heritage of Tigray (Ethiopia);
Skills:
- find, analyze and use the data from different sources;
Competence:
- understand the meaning of the culture of Tigray in the culture of Ethiopia and the world
Specific objectives,
1. Explain the history, social organization, and cultural traditions of Tigray.
2. Identify the significance of Tigray’s ancient civilizations.
3. Explore intangible cultural heritage of Tigray.
Assessment criteria
Continuous assessment, preparing a project.
Article Review, Group discussion and individual assignment
Additional information
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