Dr. Wodajo Kassaye Tadesse

Head, Department of English Language and Literature

Background

The Department of English Language and Literature is one of the nine departments under the College of Social Sciences and Humanities at Salale University. Established in 2018, the department has been committed to providing quality education and fostering academic excellence in the field of English language and literature. Since its inception, the department has offered both undergraduate and postgraduate programs, with undergraduate students based at the main campus, General Tadesse Biru, while postgraduate students attend classes both at the main campus and the Sululta Branch. Currently, the department boasts a dedicated team of 26 academic staff members, including 8 PhD holders, 12 Master's degree holders, and 6 PhD candidates who are on study leave.

Vision

• The department aspires to be a leading academic unit, recognized as a selected department at the college level and a competitive department at the university level by 2030.

Mission

• Delivering high-quality education supported by science and technology, enhancing the competencies of graduates with the required skills to compete in the global market. Engaging in research aimed at addressing global and societal challenges, as well as community service and technology transfer initiatives.

Objectives

• Equip students with fundamental English language skills and knowledge essential for professional and occupational settings.
• Provide students with a deep understanding of how human language functions.
• Enable students to appreciate, analyze, and critique literary works effectively.
• Foster research skills within the field of English language and literature.
• Develop students' communication and public relations skills, as well as proficiency in media usage.
• Train students to translate and interpret diverse discourses proficiently.

Staff profile

S.N.	Name	Sex	Academic Rank
1	Gulilat Kefyalew Mersha	M	Lect.
2	Tesfaye Teshome Feye	M	Lect.
3	Amelework Mesfin Sileshi	F	Lect.
4	Ketema Nigatu Zeleke	M	Lect.
5	Dr. Temesgen Guyassa Guyasa	M	Ass.Prof.
6	Dr. Wodajo Kassaye TadeSse	M	Ass.Prof.
7	Merga Dessalegn Tura	M	Lect.
8	Yonas Tamiru Gebre	M	Lect.
9	Kassaye Gushesh	M	Lect.
10	Dr. Yiheyis Seyoum Beyene	M	Ass.Prof.
11	Dr. Sinkneh G/Mariam Wolde	M	Ass.Prof.
12	Tolawak Belda Hawas	M	Lect.
13	Gizachew Girma Birku	M	Lect.
14	Fisseha Korbu Dirisa	M	Lect.
15	Hana Tadesse Serbessa	F	Lect.
16	Dr Tibabu Bekele Waka	M	Ass.Prof.
17	Dr. Dejene Geshe Wolde	M	Ass.Prof.
18	Shewa Tafa	M	Lect.
19	Dr. Yreshiemebet Bogale	F	Ass.Prof.
20	Dr. Bifa Telila	M	Ass.Prof.
21	Diriba Kumsa	M	Lect.
22	Temesgen Negash	M	Lect.
23	Endalkachew Sisay	M	Lect.
24	Ifa Gereshu	M	Lect.
25	Waltana Yadessa	M	Lect.
26	Galgalo Kawo	M	Ass.Prof.