Dr. Mehari Worku

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Mehari Worku is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures program at the University of Washington. His academic focus includes Biblical Hebrew and Horn of Africa studies, where he has developed a robust curriculum encompassing various aspects of Middle Eastern languages and cultures. He is involved in teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses including Intermediate Studies in Middle Eastern Languages, Special Studies, and Elementary Amharic. Through his academic work, he aims to deepen the understanding of the cultural and linguistic dynamics in the Horn of Africa. Worku has also created special programs celebrating the rich cultural heritage of this region at the University of Washington, contributing to the academic community and promoting awareness of its languages and traditions.

Research Interests

Courses

MELC 396 Intermediate Studies in Middle Eastern Languages Cultures MELC 596 B: Special Studies in Middle Eastern Languages Cultures MELC 415 Holy People Holy Places Horn Africa MELC 567 Holy People Holy Places Horn Africa AMHAR 101 Elementary Amharic MELC 396 African Literature: Ethiopian Virgin Mary AMHAR 102 Elementary Amharic II AMHAR 103 Intermediate Amharic MELC 216 Ethiopic Bible Ethiopic Literature: 1500 years

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.