Armenian ARMN

ARMN 1A Elementary Armenian

Units

5

Prerequisite

Placement into ARMN 1A

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.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

ARMN 1B Elementary Armenian

Units

5

Prerequisite

ARMN 1A with a minimum grade of C. Placement into ARMN 1B is also accepted

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.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

ARMN 1C Elementary Armenian

Units

5

Prerequisite

ARMN 1B with a minimum grade of C. Placement into ARMN 1C is also accepted

(VI)

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.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

ARMN 2A Intermediate Armenian

Units

4

Prerequisite

ARMN 1C with a minimum grade of C. Placement into ARMN 2A is also accepted

(VIII)

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.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

ARMN 2B Intermediate Armenian

Units

4

Prerequisite

ARMN 2A with a minimum grade of C. Placement into ARMN 2B is also accepted

(VIII)

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.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

ARMN 2C Intermediate Armenian

Units

4

Prerequisite

ARMN 2B with a minimum grade of C. Placement into ARMN 2C is also accepted

(VIII)

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.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

ARMN 197 Armenian Studies Internship

Units

1-4

Grading Option: Pass/Not Pass only

Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times

(CE)

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.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

ARMN 199 Independent Study

Units

1-4

Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times as topics vary

Investigation of special topics through directed reading. Paper required.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.