ISSN: 2360-7831

 International Journal of English Literature and Culture
 

International Journal of English Literature and Culture

Vol. 8(7), pp. 200-205, December 2020

 ISSN: 2360-7831

DOI: 10.14662/IJELC2020.300

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This study showed the nature of language attitude of Awi language speakers. The theoretical frame work is a concept from sociolinguistics called language attitude. Data were obtained from students, teachers and parents. The study focused on grade five and grade six students as samples to know the present attitude of students, teachers and parents towards Awi as a medium of instruction. Since Awi Language is used as medium of instruction up to grade six, grade five and grade six students were taken as a sample. The research design was exploratory as the researcher used more of qualitative data. Primary and secondary sources of data were used to obtain appropriate data. Purposive sampling technique was used to select the research area because from other varieties of Awi language like Qimant and Xamtagna Awi is used in education in the Zone. The data gathering instrument was questionnaire and interview. So, Closed ended questionnaire and semi structured interview was used so as to get accurate data. Simple descriptive and thematic data analysis method is used as a means of data analysis technique.  The findings of this research reveal that parents, teachers were not interested for Awi Language being used as a means of instruction. Parents want their children to study in Amharic /lingua franca in Ethiopia. Teachers need more training and awareness on mother tongue education in general and how to teach in Awi in particular. Students showed interest to learn in Awi Language, but their parents are influencing them to study in Amharic. Generally, the school communities in Awi administrative zone developed negative attitude towards Awi Language. 

Key words: Awi, Mother tongue education, language attitude, School community

Cite This Article As: Amare, E. (2020). Awi School Communities’ language attitude as a medium of instruction. Inter. J. Eng. Lit. Cult. 8(7):200-205