Armenian Studies (Arm S)
10. Introduction to Armenian Studies (3)
The history, geography, literature, language, and art of Armenia from ancient
times to the present. General Education BREADTH, Division 9.
45. William Saroyan (3)
The ethnic experience in America, especially the San Joaquin Valley, through
the writings of William Saroyan. The author's major literary successes will
be read and compared with films made of these same works. Writing assignments
of at least 2,500 words. (Formerly Arm S 50T section)
50T. Studies in Armenian Literature (3)
Various themes and aspects of Armenian literature: David of Sassoun, the
Armenian Folk Epic; William Saroyan; Armenian historical literature; modern
Armenian literature, Armenian world of Richard Hagopian; Armenian American
authors.
120T. Topics in Armenian Studies (1-3; max total 6)
Specialized topics in Armenian history, art, and culture, not normally covered
in other Armenian Studies courses. Topics include the Armenian church, Armenian
minor arts, Armenian film, the ArmenianDiaspora, the Armenian genocide and
oral history.
121. Armenian Painting (3)
History and development of Armenian painting with special concentration
on the art of manuscript illumination; rudiments of early Christian iconography.
123. Armenian Architecture (3)
History and development church building in Armenian architecture, the first
national architecture in the history of Christianity. There will be a survey
of monuments from the fourth to the 17th centuries.
190. Independent Study (1-3)
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study. Approved for SP grading.
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