Offered online over Zoom in the spring semester
This course is the second in a two-semester sequence that will introduce you to the basics of reading, writing, speaking and understanding Western Armenian, a diasporic language used by descendants of Armenians who once lived in the Ottoman Empire. By the end of the semester, you will be able to (hand) write in the Armenian alphabet; will be able to decline most nouns; and will have added to a vocabulary set that is both general and geared toward your own individual interests. Additionally, through homework assignments, guest speakers and discussions over the course of the semester, you will gain a deeper understanding of the multifaceted histories of Armenians from the fifth to the twentieth centuries.
Prerequisite: Elementary Western Armenian I or placement exam.