2026 Fall
ARMENI 1A 001 - SES 001
Introductory Armenian
Myrna Douzjian
Class #:21659
Units: 3
Instruction Mode:
In-Person Instruction
Offered through
Slavic Languages and Literatures
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
5
Enrolled: 13
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 18
Waitlist Max: 5
No Reserved Seats
Hours & Workload
3 hours of session per week, and 6 hours of outside work hours per week.
Final Exam
FRI, DECEMBER 18TH
11:30 am - 02:30 pm
Dwinelle B3
Other classes by Myrna Douzjian
Course Catalog Description
An introduction to Armenian language and culture, aiming to give students basic competence in all four skills and an introduction to traditional and contemporary Armenian culture.
Class Description
THE 1A-1B COURSE SEQUENCE BEGINS IN THE FALL TERM ONLY.
Armenian 1A is for students with no or almost no knowledge of Armenian. It begins by covering the alphabet, after which it emphasizes basic reading, writing, speaking, listening, and translating skills. The two literary standards of modern Armenian, Eastern and Western, are taught through parallel lessons. Students will gain an understanding of the commonalities and differences between the two standards, while choosing the one they wish to study.
Required Text: Practical Textbook of Western Armenian by Haroutiun Kurkjian (any edition), available online at Abrilbooks.com and Amazon, ASIN: B003IGI1P4.
Prerequisite: None.
Requirements: weekly homework (textbook exercises); five quizzes; reading aloud assignments; class participation; and take-home final exam.
Armenian 1A is for students with no or almost no knowledge of Armenian. It begins by covering the alphabet, after which it emphasizes basic reading, writing, speaking, listening, and translating skills. The two literary standards of modern Armenian, Eastern and Western, are taught through parallel lessons. Students will gain an understanding of the commonalities and differences between the two standards, while choosing the one they wish to study.
Required Text: Practical Textbook of Western Armenian by Haroutiun Kurkjian (any edition), available online at Abrilbooks.com and Amazon, ASIN: B003IGI1P4.
Prerequisite: None.
Requirements: weekly homework (textbook exercises); five quizzes; reading aloud assignments; class participation; and take-home final exam.
Class Notes
Prerequisite: None.
https://slavic.berkeley.edu/armenian-language-placement-and-study
https://slavic.berkeley.edu/armenian-language-placement-and-study
Rules & Requirements
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Reserved Seats
Current Enrollment
No Reserved Seats
Textbooks & Materials
See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.
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Associated Sections
None