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Armenian
All periods of Armenian language, literature, history and culture are taught in this program in the broader Near Eastern and former Soviet contexts. Courses in Western Armenian, literature, history and culture are taught regularly and Classical and Eastern Armenian in alternate years. Independent study courses are offered to ensure complete coverage when established courses are not taught, and individual courses are tailored to fit the needs and interests of students. Many courses in Armenian Studies are relevant to students specializing in fields such as Anthropology, Classical Studies, Comparative Literatures, History and History of Art, Linguistics and Religious and Social studies. Professional and research interests of the faculty include: Armenian language, literature, history and historiography, intellectual history, nationalism and identity, anthropology, diaspora studies, and translation.

Note: Students also have the opportunity to study first year Armenian Language (Classical, Modern Eastern, and Modern Western) in an intensive format at the Armenian Language Institute in Yerevan, Armenia.