The scholarly term for research concerning Somalis and Greater Somalia is known as Somali Studies. It consists of several disciplines such as anthropology, sociology, linguistics, historiography and archaeology. The field draws from old Somali chronicles, records and oral literature, in addition to written accounts and traditions about Somalis from explorers and geographers in the Horn of Africa and the Middle East. Since 1980, prominent Somalist scholars from around the world have also gathered annually to hold the International Congress of Somali Studies. COUNT 5
QSN1 What is the academic study of the Somali people called? ANS1 Somali Studies QSN2 Along with sociology, linguistics, historiography and archaeology, what field is part of Somali Studies? ANS2 anthropology QSN3 Along with chronicles and records, what indigenous sources are used in Somali Studies? ANS3 oral literature QSN4 What is the name of the annual gathering of Somali Studies scholars? ANS4 the International Congress of Somali Studies QSN5 When did the International Congress of Somali Studies begin? ANS5 1980