Supervised cooperative study of topics (in Slavic and East European languages and literatures) not covered by regularly scheduled courses.

This group study presents a mini survey of topics in medieval Armenian literature. The course will feature four guest speakers, each of whom will deliver a lecture on the literature of the period and conduct a seminar on a medieval text. Some of the authors or works covered will include Grigor Narekatsi, Nerses Shnorhali, and Daredevils of Sasun. Requirements: four lectures and five seminars (see schedule below); assigned readings for the seminars; and short written responses to the reading, lectures, and discussions. For credit toward the Armenian studies major or minor, students must also complete a graded research paper or equivalent. Please contact the instructors for more information. Schedule: Speaker: Dr. Ani Honarchian Thursday, January 30 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m Friday, January 31 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Speaker: Dr. Abraham Terian Thursday, February 27 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Friday, February 28 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Speaker: Dr. Peter Cowe Thursday, March 13 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Friday, March 14 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Speaker: Dr. Jesse Arlen Thursday, April 3 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Friday, April 4 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Concluding class session: Friday, April 4 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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