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PRELACY APPOINTS ARMENIAN LANGUAGE REVITALIZATION COMMITTEE
http://asbarez.com/119919/prelacy-appoints-armenian-language-revitalization-committee/
Monday, February 24th, 2014
Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America
LOS ANGELES--Upon the recommendation of the Representatives Assembly
and the invitation of Western Prelate Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian
and the Executive Council, last year a committee was appointed within
the Western Prelacy to focus on the revitalization and preservation
of the Armenian language in the United States. The committee held
its first meeting on May 1, 2013.
During subsequent meetings, the committee concurred that the use
of the Armenian language, both oral and written, is in decline in
Armenian communities of the Western United States. Maintaining that
language vitality is essential to the sustainability of Armenian
culture and identity in a Diasporic context, the committee embarked
on strategic planning sessions to propose a plan for intervention
and revitalization.
Accordingly, the committee began to evaluate the root causes of this
problem based on available research results and statistics, and to
create a plan of action with a clear vision, mission, and strategic
goals for spearheading a decentralized language revitalization
program. Partnerships with schools, churches, organizations, political
parties, media and interested individuals will be central to the
program's success.
The Prelate and Executive Council announce that the committee will
continue its mission as a standing body under the auspices of the
Western Prelacy, as the "Armenian Language Revitalization Committee".
The committee is comprised of the following members: Dr. Haroutiun
Armenian, Dr. Hagop Gulludjian, Sarkis Mahserejian, Jora Manoucherian,
Vazken Madenlian, Dr. Talar Chahinian-Mahroukian, Dr. Vahram
Shemmassian, Dr. Hasmig Baran, and Dr. Rubina Peroomian.
"We are confident that this committee will expertly carry out this
endeavor and in collaboration with community organizations, educational
institutions, and media members will expand this undertaking to a
pan-Armenian cause," said the Prelacy.
From: A. Papazian
http://asbarez.com/119919/prelacy-appoints-armenian-language-revitalization-committee/
Monday, February 24th, 2014
Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America
LOS ANGELES--Upon the recommendation of the Representatives Assembly
and the invitation of Western Prelate Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian
and the Executive Council, last year a committee was appointed within
the Western Prelacy to focus on the revitalization and preservation
of the Armenian language in the United States. The committee held
its first meeting on May 1, 2013.
During subsequent meetings, the committee concurred that the use
of the Armenian language, both oral and written, is in decline in
Armenian communities of the Western United States. Maintaining that
language vitality is essential to the sustainability of Armenian
culture and identity in a Diasporic context, the committee embarked
on strategic planning sessions to propose a plan for intervention
and revitalization.
Accordingly, the committee began to evaluate the root causes of this
problem based on available research results and statistics, and to
create a plan of action with a clear vision, mission, and strategic
goals for spearheading a decentralized language revitalization
program. Partnerships with schools, churches, organizations, political
parties, media and interested individuals will be central to the
program's success.
The Prelate and Executive Council announce that the committee will
continue its mission as a standing body under the auspices of the
Western Prelacy, as the "Armenian Language Revitalization Committee".
The committee is comprised of the following members: Dr. Haroutiun
Armenian, Dr. Hagop Gulludjian, Sarkis Mahserejian, Jora Manoucherian,
Vazken Madenlian, Dr. Talar Chahinian-Mahroukian, Dr. Vahram
Shemmassian, Dr. Hasmig Baran, and Dr. Rubina Peroomian.
"We are confident that this committee will expertly carry out this
endeavor and in collaboration with community organizations, educational
institutions, and media members will expand this undertaking to a
pan-Armenian cause," said the Prelacy.
From: A. Papazian