Written and conversational Armenian for students with no knowledge of the language. Students learn the Armenian alphabet, read and comprehend simple texts, and carry basic conversation. Emphasis on reading and comprehension, grammar rules, and basic composition.

Continues development of the fundamentals of Armenian, including comprehension, reading of simple texts, basic conversation, and writing with a fair degree of grammatical correctness. Students learn basic reading, writing, and sentence structure through lectures, games, and assignments.

Focus on building grammatical knowledge of the Armenian language and developing skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Includes a strong emphasis on expanding vocabulary and developing oral proficiency in higher/formal registers.

Designed to develop students’ ability to communicate further orally and in writing in Armenian (Western or Eastern) by consolidating knowledge of grammar, increasing vocabulary, and developing reading, comprehension, and writing.

Designed to develop students’ ability to communicate further orally and in writing in Armenian (Western or Eastern) by consolidating knowledge of grammar, increasing vocabulary, and developing reading, comprehension, and writing.

Designed to develop students’ ability to communicate further orally and in writing in Armenian (Western or Eastern) by consolidating knowledge of grammar, increasing vocabulary, and developing reading, comprehension, and writing.

Students learn to translate their knowledge about Armenian history and culture and their interest in Armenian Studies into practical applications by working closely with the Center for Armenian Studies and through community engagement.

Investigation of special topics through directed reading. Paper required.