University of Toronto Starts Ge’ez ClassesJanuary 13, 2017 - The University of Toronto (U of T) has begun Ge’ez classes to enable a new generation of students understand the ancient language and access long-lost trove of knowledge. This week, Professor Robert Holmstedt of the department of Near and Middle Eastern civilizations welcomed 25 students and members of Ethiopian community in Toronto to the first day of an introductory course on Ge’ez. The program came about through several significant donations, including from The Weeknd, the Ethiopian community and the Faculty of Arts & Science. Ge’ez is a window into an ancient culture and offers insights into other languages, he said. First class students included members of the Ethiopian community, students with an interest in Ethiopian culture, medievalists and students in comparative linguistics.

Source: Ethiopian News January 13, 2017 21:31 UTC