Somali Sessions: Intro and Advanced

Outcome #1: 7 Intro to Somali Language and Culture cohorts will be offered in 2022-23.This will be measured by class offering and sign-ups.
We have held 2 Intro cohorts in 2022 and have the dates set for 5 Intro cohorts in 2023.

Outcome #2: A new curriculum will be developed for our new class: Advanced Somali Language and Culture
The measurement for this is having it done in time to host 9 cohorts during the grant period. In Summer 2022, our contractors wrote the curriculum for our Advanced cohort and designed our new webpage for both courses and also designed new PowerPoint slide decks for both courses as well.

Outcome #3: 6 Advanced Somali Language and Culture cohorts will be offered in 2022-23.
This will be measured by class offering and sign-ups. We have held 1 Advanced cohort in 2022 and have the dates set for 5 Advanced cohorts in 2023.

Outcome #4: Participants will grow in their knowledge of Somali Language and Culture in both the Intro and Advanced courses.
This will be measured by pre and post surveys given to each cohort. Pre and post survey question #1: On a scale from 1-10, how much do you know about the Somali LANGUAGE after attending this series? (1=not knowing anything, 10= knowing all)

In the 2 Intro cohorts, most participants started around a 1 and grew to a 5 or 6.
In the Advanced cohort, participants started at 3 or 5 and grew to 7 or 8.
Pre and post survey question #1: On a scale from 1-10, how much do you know about the
Somali CULTURE after attending this series? (1=not knowing anything, 10= knowing all)
In the 2 Intro cohorts, most participants started around a 3 and grew to a 7.
In the Advanced cohort, participants started at a 5 and grew to 8 or 9.