UNIVERSITY CATALOG: 2024-2025

Courses

ARMN 101. Elementary Armenian I (3)

Prerequisite: Not open to students who have attended schools where Armenian is the language of instruction. Study of the fundamentals of Armenian, including alphabet and additional sounds, grammatical structure, reading, writing and practice in the spoken language. May not be challenged by exam. (Available for General Education, F Comparative Cultural Studies.)

ARMN 102. Elementary Armenian II (3)

Prerequisite: ARMN 101 or instructor consent. Not open to students who have attended schools where Armenian is the language of instruction. Continuation of the study of the fundamentals of Armenian. May not be challenged by exam. (Available for General Education, F Comparative Cultural Studies.)

ARMN 201. Intermediate Armenian I (3)

Prerequisite: ARMN 102 or equivalent. Intensive practice in pronunciation, conversation and writing. Brief review of grammar and study of more advanced grammatical concepts. Introduction to reading of literature and study of Armenian culture.

ARMN 310. Armenian Culture (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Covers all aspects of the Armenian culture from ancient civilization to modern day life both in Armenia and in the diaspora. Introduces the Armenian culture, including language, literature, history (including waves of immigration to the U.S. and the genocide of 1915), religion, political parties, music, visual and …

ARMN 360. Changing Roles of Armenian Women (3)

Prerequisites: Upper division standing; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. The course explores changing roles of Armenian women with particular emphasis on new definitions and options in the family, community and society. The course perspective is international and comparative, with significant focus on Armenia and the diaspora. Also, the course concentrates on the educational, …

ARMN 380. Contemporary Issues in Armenia and the Diaspora (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Study of contemporary domestic and international issues in Armenia and the Armenian diaspora, with emphasis on Armenians in America. Includes an analysis of Armenian genocide as a historical issue having contemporary relevance, and a focused examination of current-event issues such as immigration, assimilation, social and political activities …

ARMN 417. Equity and Diversity in School (3)

Prepares teacher candidates to examine principles of educational equity, diversity and the implementation of curriculum content and school practices for elementary/secondary students. Focuses on the history and culture of a specific ethnic experience, and a comparative analysis is made with other ethnic groups in California. Engages students to examine, critique and reflect on their personal …

ARMN 440. Armenian American Child (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Study of the development of the Armenian child with particular emphasis on bicultural and bilingual issues that may influence educational progress. Culturally relevant socialization patterns of children from Armenia and the Armenian diaspora are examined. Intended for prospective teachers and students interested in human services. (Available for …