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Armenian Studies
Armenian Studies
Office of the Dean School of Arts and Humanities
Armenian Studies Program
Armenian Studies Program
Haig and Isabel Berberian Professor of Armenian Studies, Coordinator;
Director, Kalfayan Center for Armenian Studies
Peters Business Building, Room 384
(559) 278-2669; FAX (559) 278-2129
(559) 278-2669; FAX (559) 278-2129
The Armenian Studies Program offers courses in Armenian literature, history,
art and architecture, William Saroyan, the Genocide, and contemporary issues.
Courses in Armenian language and literature, taught by the Armenian Studies
staff, are listed under the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures.
The Minor in Armenian Studies prepares students for teaching careers in
one of the 25 Armenian schools in the United States, for administrative
positions in Armenian cultural, social, and benevolent organizations, for
study and volunteer work in the Armenian Republic, or for graduate work
in Armenian doctoral programs at UCLA, Harvard, Columbia, the University
of Michigan, or Oxford.
Berberian Endowed Professorship of Armenian Studies. The Haig and
Isabel Berberian Endowed Chair of Armenian Studies provides financial support
for a distinguished Armenologist. Honoring the Berberians, the endowment
was established by their son-in-law and daughter, Dr. and Mrs. Arnold H.
Gazarian. Other friends have made significant contributions to this endowment.
Kalfayan Center. The Armenian Studies Program is housed in the Sarkis
and Meliné Kalfayan Center for Armenian Studies. The Kalfayan family
has pledged a major endowment to guarantee the Program's future financial
stability. The Center houses the Index of Armenian Art, the Sahatdjian Library
and the Avedian Archives. Next to the Center are the Bedrosian Conference
Room and the Mirigian Gallery-Lounge.
The Program supports the Armenian Students Organization and the student
newspaper, Hye Sharzhoom/Armenian Action.
Thanks to an exchange agreement between Fresno State and Yerevan State University,
qualified students can study up to one year in Armenia while registering
and paying tuition in Fresno.
Students working toward a minor or simply enrolling in Armenian courses
are eligible for scholarships administered by the Program. These include
the Pategian, Knights of Vartan, and Azadian Memorial scholarships, and
the Levonian Educational Grants. Annual renewals are assured for students
who continue to enroll in Armenian studies courses. Full tuition scholarships
and research-assistant grants are also available.
Armenian Studies Minor
Arm 1A and 1B or Arm 2A and 2B (8 units)Arm S 10 and 20 (6 units)
Arm S 120T and Arm S 45 or Arm 148 (4 units)
Elect from Arm S 121 or 123 and Arm S 190 or Hist 108A or 108B (6 units)
Total (24 units)
COURSES
Armenian Studies (Arm S)10. Introduction to Armenian Studies (3)
An introduction to Armenia and the Armenians through literature, art, history, and current events. Films will reinforce readings and lectures. General Education BREADTH, Division 9.
20. The Arts of Armenia (3)
An introduction to Armenian architecture, painting, sculpture, ceramics, metal work, and textiles. All lectures are illustrated with slides.
45. William Saroyan (3)
The ethnic experience in America, especially the San Joaquin Valley, through the writings of William Saroyan. The author's major literary successes will be read and compared with films made of these same works. Writing assignments of at least 2,500 words. (Formerly Arm S 50T section)
50T. Studies in Armenian Literature (3)
Various masterpieces of Armenian literature: David of Sassoun, Saroyan, historical literature, modern literature, Armenian American authors.
108A. Armenian History I: Ancient and Medieval (3)
(See Hist 108A.)
108B. Armenian History II: Modern and Contemporary (3)
(See Hist 108B.)
120T. Topics in Armenian Studies (1-3; max total 6)
Specialized topics in Armenian history, art, and culture, not normally covered in other Armenian Studies courses. Topics include the Armenian church, minor arts, film, the Diaspora, and the Genocide.
121. Armenian Painting (3)
History and development of Armenian painting with special concentration on the art of manuscript illumination and the origins of Christian art. All lectures illustrated with slides.
123. Armenian Architecture (3)
History and development of Armenian architecture is presented in the context of early Christian architecture. There will be a survey of monuments from the fourth to the 17th centuries. All lectures illustrated with slides.
190. Independent Study (1-3)
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study. Approved for SP grading.
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