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Armenian Studies Program
Armenian Studies Program
California State University, Fresno
5245 N Backer Ave PB4
Fresno, CA 93740-8001
Email: [email protected]
http://www.csufresno.edu/ArmenianStudies
ASP Office: 559-278-2669
Office: 559-278-4930
FAX: 559-278-2129
Armenia Semester Abroad Program- 2005
Armenian Studies Program of California State University, Fresno
Fall 2005 Armenia Semester Abroad Program
Semester begins - September 5, 2005
Experience a semester abroad in Yerevan, Armenia. The Armenian
Studies Program at California State University, Fresno has organized
a one-semester program designed to introduce students to Armenian
language, history, art, and contemporary events. The semester
schedule is composed of five courses: Armenian language (4 units);
Armenian art and architecture (3 units); Armenia today (3 units);
Armenian studies (3 units); Independent study (2 units).
Courses, based on curriculum used by the Armenian Studies Program at
California State University, Fresno, will be taught by faculty from
Yerevan State University.
The academic committee in charge of curriculum is composed of Dr.
Dickran Kouymjian, Haig and Isabel Berberian Professor of Armenian
Studies and Director of the Armenian Studies Program at Fresno State,
Dr. Tom Samuelian of Arlex International, and Barlow Der Mugrdechian
of the Armenian Studies Program at Fresno State.
Full information on the program is available at the following web
site:
http://armenianstudies.csufresno.edu/SemesterAbroad/information.htm
Eligibility: The program is open to all high school graduates, ages
18-32, who have maintained a minimum 2.75 GPA in college.
Fees: Fees for the program are $2,250 per person (for 15 units of
courses) and an additional fee of approximately of $160 for health
insurance. Room and board, air fare, and transportation and any
additional costs are the responsibility of the student. (The Program
will assist in finding living arrangements)
Deadline: Students are required to fill in the following application
form and return it to the Armenian Studies Program by May 1, 2005 for
study abroad in Armenia in the Spring semester 2005.
Minimum class size:
A minimum of 5 students must be successfully admitted to the program
for the Fall 2005 program to take place.
Required information for application: Official college transcript;
One page essay on why you would like to participate in the Armenia
Study Abroad Program, what has prepared you for study in such a
Program, and why you are qualified to participate; One passport sized
color photo; Names and telephone numbers of two references
(non-related). In addition please submit Name, Address, City, State,
Zip, Telephone number, Email address, Date of birth: (Please clearly
print all information and make sure that the telephone number and
email address are current). Send the application form, and all
requested material to: Barlow Der Mugrdechian, Armenian Studies
Program, 5245 N Backer Ave. PB4. Fresno, CA 93740-8001
If you have any questions contact: Barlow Der Mugrdechian office
telephone: 559-278-4930 o email: [email protected]
Travel fellowship: Travel fellowships are available to qualified
applicants who are accepted into the Fresno State Armenia Semester
Abroad Program through BirthRight Armenia/Depi Hayk (BR/DH). (See
below for Eligibility). The travel fellowship covers reimbursement of
roundtrip economy class airfare at the average price for that period
upon successful completion of the program and BR/DH requirements. The
application form is posted on the
www.birthrightarmenia.org/opps_application.html.
Armenian Studies Program
Armenian Studies Program
California State University, Fresno
5245 N Backer Ave PB4
Fresno, CA 93740-8001
Email: [email protected]
http://www.csufresno.edu/ArmenianStudies
ASP Office: 559-278-2669
Office: 559-278-4930
FAX: 559-278-2129
Armenia Semester Abroad Program- 2005
Armenian Studies Program of California State University, Fresno
Fall 2005 Armenia Semester Abroad Program
Semester begins - September 5, 2005
Experience a semester abroad in Yerevan, Armenia. The Armenian
Studies Program at California State University, Fresno has organized
a one-semester program designed to introduce students to Armenian
language, history, art, and contemporary events. The semester
schedule is composed of five courses: Armenian language (4 units);
Armenian art and architecture (3 units); Armenia today (3 units);
Armenian studies (3 units); Independent study (2 units).
Courses, based on curriculum used by the Armenian Studies Program at
California State University, Fresno, will be taught by faculty from
Yerevan State University.
The academic committee in charge of curriculum is composed of Dr.
Dickran Kouymjian, Haig and Isabel Berberian Professor of Armenian
Studies and Director of the Armenian Studies Program at Fresno State,
Dr. Tom Samuelian of Arlex International, and Barlow Der Mugrdechian
of the Armenian Studies Program at Fresno State.
Full information on the program is available at the following web
site:
http://armenianstudies.csufresno.edu/SemesterAbroad/information.htm
Eligibility: The program is open to all high school graduates, ages
18-32, who have maintained a minimum 2.75 GPA in college.
Fees: Fees for the program are $2,250 per person (for 15 units of
courses) and an additional fee of approximately of $160 for health
insurance. Room and board, air fare, and transportation and any
additional costs are the responsibility of the student. (The Program
will assist in finding living arrangements)
Deadline: Students are required to fill in the following application
form and return it to the Armenian Studies Program by May 1, 2005 for
study abroad in Armenia in the Spring semester 2005.
Minimum class size:
A minimum of 5 students must be successfully admitted to the program
for the Fall 2005 program to take place.
Required information for application: Official college transcript;
One page essay on why you would like to participate in the Armenia
Study Abroad Program, what has prepared you for study in such a
Program, and why you are qualified to participate; One passport sized
color photo; Names and telephone numbers of two references
(non-related). In addition please submit Name, Address, City, State,
Zip, Telephone number, Email address, Date of birth: (Please clearly
print all information and make sure that the telephone number and
email address are current). Send the application form, and all
requested material to: Barlow Der Mugrdechian, Armenian Studies
Program, 5245 N Backer Ave. PB4. Fresno, CA 93740-8001
If you have any questions contact: Barlow Der Mugrdechian office
telephone: 559-278-4930 o email: [email protected]
Travel fellowship: Travel fellowships are available to qualified
applicants who are accepted into the Fresno State Armenia Semester
Abroad Program through BirthRight Armenia/Depi Hayk (BR/DH). (See
below for Eligibility). The travel fellowship covers reimbursement of
roundtrip economy class airfare at the average price for that period
upon successful completion of the program and BR/DH requirements. The
application form is posted on the
www.birthrightarmenia.org/opps_application.html.