PRESS RELEASE
Armenian Studies Program
University of Michigan
Gloria Caudill, Coordinator
E-mail: gcaudill@umich.edu

The University of Michigan resumes Summer Institute in Yerevan

The Armenian Studies Program at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor,
is pleased to announce this year’s Summer Institute which is to be held
>From June 28 through August 25, 2008 in Yerevan, Armenia. The program
offers a unique opportunity to study the Armenian Language in an
intensive, eight-week long format. This year, our Summer Institute is
being expanded by the addition of a new, six-week long course on
Armenian history and contemporary Armenia in the form of lectures and
discussions to be held concurrently, from July 7 to August 15, 2008.

The Armenian Studies Summer Institute open to all undergraduate,
graduate and professional school students, attending North American or
European colleges or universities, who wish to enroll in one of the
following four sections: Classical, Eastern, or Western Armenian
languages, or Armenian history. A series of lectures on Armenian
culture and an extensive program of excursions and cultural events will
supplement the courses.

In addition to high quality intensive language and history instruction
the program offers the opportunity to live and learn in Armenia. The
program is directed by Dr. Kevork Bardakjian, Marie Manoogian Professor
of Armenian Language and Literature. Experienced and qualified
instructors, including from the University of Michigan and Yerevan State
University, will teach the courses.

The deadline for the submission of completed applications is March 3,
2007. Applications can be found on line at
For more information please contact
Ms. Gloria Caudill, Coordinator (e-mail: gcaudill@umich.edu; telephone :
734-763-0622).