Fall 2010 Courses at UC Berkeley

History 177A: Armenia from Ethnogenesis to the Dark Ages - Professor Stephan Astourian
Course description: This course will cover close to three millenia of Armenian history, from the process of ethnogenesis to the almost complete destruction of the Armenian "feudal" system by the end of the 15th century. This course is based on the broad framework of Armenian political history and institutions, but also emphasizes economic development, social change, and cultural transformations.
Location/Time: 221 Wheeler, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30 - 2:00 pm

Eurasian Studies 1A: Beginning Armenian - Professor Mikaelian
Course description: This course is 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.
Location/Time: 89 Dwinelle, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:00-12:30pm

Eurasian Studies 101A: Continuing Armenian - Professor Mikaelian
Course description: The purpose of this course is to further develop students' Armenian proficiency in all four language skills, using discussion, oral presentations, written assignments, and a variety of readings (literature, non-fiction, folklore, newspaper articles, etc.) chosen partly for their cultural significance and partly based on student needs and interests. Emphasis on particular skills (e.g. reading) depending on student needs and interests.
Location/Time: 104 Dwinelle, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30-2:00pm