The history of the human race records great achievements in the progress of civilization – language, medicine, technology, education, etc. Yet human rights remains Mankind’s most neglected and fought element. In December of 1948, the United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. In practice, the granting of human rights for all has yet […]
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Explore the captivating world of Amharic, Ethiopia’s official language, with over 32 million speakers globally. This article delves into the linguistic structure of Amharic, including its unique Ge’ez script, consonantal root system, and subject-object-verb (SOV) word order. Discover Amharic’s rich cultural history, from its rise with the Solomonic Dynasty to its significance in Ethiopian Orthodox Church traditions. Celebrate celebrated authors like Haddis Alemayehu and Dagnachew Worku, and immerse yourself in the vibrant realm of Amharic literature and poetry. Learn how Amharic thrives in Ethiopian music, particularly through the Ethio-jazz movement, and its vital role in the diaspora, fostering cultural unity through social media. Join us in appreciating this beautiful language that weaves together Ethiopia’s identity, history, and global influence.
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Below you will find information about the National Security Agency and student program opportunities. First, are opportunities for college students. See opportunity for high school seniors here. The application for the Summer 2025 internship programs will be open until October 1st. NSA offers multiple employment opportunities for students in college, recent graduates, and industry professionals! Please visit
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This month I decided to visit a place that I know very little about in my research and explore one of their many indigenous languages. Australia has more than 250 indigenous languages including 800 dialects. But today I am going to focus on one: Pintupi. Pintupi belongs to the Wati branch of the Pama-Nyungan language
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By Laura Standel School’s out and summer is here! For many kids, that also means summer camps. Personally, I loved going to summer camp when I was younger, but it wasn’t until I was much older that I learned of the Concordia Language Villages. Deep in the North Woods of Minnesota, over 867 acres, Concordia
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Friend of the Museum Tim Brookes has published a book of Sudoku puzzles using endangered alphabets. He has shared a sample with us for your puzzle-solving fun. The introduction to this book explains more. Introduction Why endangered alphabet sudoku? In almost every corner of the world, there are communities with their own writing system —
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There are many different strategies that teachers and self-studiers can employ when it comes to language learning. Some may seem more interesting than others (depending on who you ask) but in the end, it can and should be fun. Puzzel.org is a great resource for language teachers because it allows you to make your own
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Today, Filipino is the official national language of the Philippines, but it was not always that way. This month let’s learn about Tagalog, another major language in the island nation of the Philippines. First, a break-down of the name so that we can understand where it comes from: Taga means “from”Ilog means “river” Therefore, when
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Introduction This exhibit is tailored as a virtual field trip: infographics, presentations, online games, classroom activities and puzzles all contribute to developing an understanding of the origins of scientific names for living things and the categories into which we classify them. Scientific Names Game 1 Scientific Names Game 2 Posters: These posters explain Linneaus’ system
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Starting in the early years, a dual language education has many benefits for children that can impact them for the rest of their lives. This includes health benefits, academic benefits as well as future career opportunities. According to a study in 2016 (link below) in the National Library of Medicine, students in dual language programs
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