العلاقات الثقافية الأمريكية-الإثيوبية 1941-1974 : التعليم انموذجا

Abstract EN

The research deals with a picture of the American - Ethiopian cultural relations during the period (1941-1974), in the education sector which is the basis for development in any country of the World, the Soviet Union during the Cold War , after the two sides tried to search for spheres of influence around the world, using cultural, economic and political assistance to developing countries to increase the political influence on those recipient D benefit the Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie of the Government of that War, The Emperor has sought to strengthen bridges of relation with the United States of America , in the hope to attract support him all fields, including the education sector, especially since the emperor was strongly believed in the centrality of education in the country's progress.

The United States has worked on several projects in the field of education in Ethiopia, including the construction of new school and provide them with all school supplies, and the establishment of an educational system in Ethiopia similar to the American educational system, American experts have prepared comprehensive educational development plans to develop the educational reality of Ethiopia, as well as the foundation for vocational education is through the opening of agricultural and commercial school , to train students in certain professions and to guide Ethiopian youth into an industrial society that the country was most in need of.

The United States also contributed to laying the foundation stone for higher education in Ethiopia though the establishment of the University of Haile Selassie, it has a vital role to play in promoting social and economic development in Ethiopia by providing it with a scientifically trained and practical national workforce.

However , the disadvantage of the education system applied by the United States of American in Ethiopia is that it relies on English as a language of instruction rather than the local language , whatever the case , regardless of the Us intention of educational reforms, it has contributed in one way or another to the improving the educational level the Ethiopian people.