Armenian History Class to Be Offered at Middlesex Community College
By Armenian Weekly
January 30, 2010

A non-credit evening class on Armenian history, culture, and the
American Armenian community will be offered again starting on Mon,
Feb. 1. The class will be conducted on five successive Monday evenings
from 7-9 p.m. at the Bedford, Mass. campus of Middlesex Community
College. This is the same course that was successfully offered in fall
2009, except it has now been expanded from 4 to 5 weeks.

Topics range from the pre-history of the Armenian plateau to the
present times, with aspects of Armenian culture included. Also
discussed will be early Armenian immigration to the United States. The
course is an introductory, but non-trivial, survey of Armenian
history. There is no text book for the course, but a number of up to
date books will be recommend for those who wish to purchase a text.
The lectures will be accompanied by photographs to illustrate the
historical sites and events discussed.

This is the second time Joseph Dagdigian of Harvard, Mass. will be
teaching this course. Dagdigian is an active member of the Merrimack
Valley Armenian community and has visited Armenia numerous times. He
has been working actively to support scientists and students at the
Cosmic Ray Division of the Yerevan Physics Institute and has traveled
extensively in Armenia.

Lessons will be tailored to the prior knowledge and interests of the
attendees. The course is intended for both Armenians and non-Armenians
of all ages.

For more information or to enroll, call 1-800-818-3434 or visit
, look under `Non-Credit’ courses for `Personal
Enrichment’ courses, and then for `Introduction to Armenian History
PER 680.’

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress