Kassaye Gutema

WORK EXPERIENCE 12/10/2007 – CURRENT Adama, Ethiopia Associate Professor ASTU Kassaye Gutema ID: ASTU/Ac-8007 Date of birth: 29/10/1971 Place of birth: Ambo, Ethiopia Nationality: Ethiopian CONTACT  Alibira, Wangari 0000 Adama, Ethiopia (Home)  -  (- Dr. Kassaye Gutema Jebessa (Associate Professor)-m Education A. Tertiary • PhD in Applied Linguistics and Communication • M.A in TEFL • B.A in English Language and Literature B. Secondary and primary • Ambo Senior Secondary School - E.C) • Ambo Addis Ketema Elementary School - ) C.FURTHER TRAININGS • Certificate in Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) • Certificates in Gender Advocacy and Mainstreaming • Certificate in Rights based approach to development • Diploma In Professionals Teachers Training Leadership Experience (Academia) • Director of International Relations and Corporate Communication (ASTU) • Editor-in-chief of Ethiopian Journal of Sciences & sustainable Development (ASTU) • Associate Dean of Publication and Documentation (ASTU) • Associate dean of Academic Affairs of SoHL (ASTU) • Department Head of English at Jimma College of Teacher Education Leadership experience in organizations • Managing Director of CiED-Africa (local NGO) • Chairman of Board of Directors of Tokkumma Adama S.C that runs Kenya Schools Some Responsibilities • Developed partnerships with multiple institutions and organizations • Forged collaborations with embassies and international organizations • Maintained the collaboration of ASTU with national and international institutions and organizations. • Liaised with international universities and embassies • Planned and organized the activities of international relations & corporate communications directorate • Planned and organized the activities of Editorial board of Ethiopian Journal of Sciences & sustainable Development • Planned and organized the activities of CiED-Africa (local NGO) Research Experience · A study of the role of Guma in conflict resolution among Oromo Moieties in East Shoa · Critical analysis of the representations HIV/AIDS in Ethiopia’s policy documents & newspapers · A study of the status of good governance in universities in Oormia Regional state · An exploration of the provision of feedback during plasma lessons. Publications · Hachalu Hundessa’s Araat Kiloof situu Aanee: A Metaphorical pursuit of power among the Oromo. Taylor and Francis (African Identities) https:// doi.org/10.1080/- · Fuel for Perpetuating Struggle: Analysis of an Oromo Resistance Song. Critical Arts Vol.36 Issue 1-2 https://doi.org/ 10.1080/- · Upholding justice through music: protesting betrayal in Oromo song, Wal Agarraa Heliyon doi.10.1016/jheliyon.2022.e09956 · Social political and didactic functions of ‘geerarsaa’ among Hababo Guduru Oromos Social Science & Humanities Open Vol. 9 https://doi.org/10.1016/ j.ssaho- · Indigenous Knowledge vis-à-vis Development: The Potential of Gadaa System in Industrial Leadership Development .EJSSD Vol.9 No.2 · Discourse Analysis of the portrayal of women in TV ads (EJSSD Vol. 3 No.2) · Learning style preferences visa-vise student performance (EJSSD Vol. 7(1):27-34 ) Book • Indigenous Gadaa System:: Its Potential for Industrial Management and Productivity Improvement (available online via Amazon book series) Areas of expertise • critical discourse analysis, • media studies, • intercultural communication, • cultural studies, • political discourse, • multimodal discourse analysis, • protest music, • indigenous knowledge, and • health communication • Communication & PR • Interpersonal communication skills • Discourse analysis • Editing & Proofreading Soft skills • Organization • Professionalism • Verbal and written communication • Social media management and presence Business or Sector Education Department Language Email- Website www.astu.edu.et EDUCATION AND TRAINING 12/10/2007 – CURRENT Adama, Ethiopia Certificate in Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) Certificates in Gender Advocacy and Mainstreaming Certificate in Rights based approach to development Diploma In Professionals Teachers Training ASTU, AAU Website www.astu.edu.et LANGUAGE SKILLS MOTHER TONGUE(S): Afan Oromo Other language(s): English Listening C2 Spoken production C2 Reading C2 Writing C2 Levels: A1 and A2: Basic user; B1 and B2: Independent user; C1 and C2: Proficient user DIGITAL SKILLS Microsoft Office Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel HOBBIES AND INTERESTS Reading Books, Vesting Historical places, Watching Movies DRIVING LICENCE Driving Licence: B