The course explores the development of Armenian society and culture through a comparative perspective. Topics include but are not limited to mythology, language, art, literature, education, and history. Lectures and discussions will focus on the formation of Armenian communities throughout the world; societal changes both in Armenia and within Armenian communities outside of Armenia; Armenia’s interactions with neighboring countries; and the effects and influences of social and cultural events on the formation of the identity of Armenians. Lectures and class discussions will be paired with literature referenced from ancient, medieval, and contemporary scripts, legends, poems, novels, oral history, and some personal accounts of contemporaries.
- Instructor: Setrag Hovsepian