Introduction to Armenian language and literature

Course objectives

The course - provides students with knowledge and understanding of the methodological, critical-problematic, and practical aspects of the discipline; it offers regional and thematic perspectives in which research projects relevant to the discipline are active or may be developed; it highlights the diversity of fields in which disciplinary skills can be applied (descriptor 1); - develops the student’s independent ability to relate what has been learned to other academic fields (SSDs): historical, literary, artistic, cultural heritage, economic, political, historical-religious, etc. (descriptor 2); - enables students to apply the acquired knowledge and specific terminology in the context of so-called “transferable skills” (independent judgment, communication skills, descriptors 3–5).

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MARCO BAIS Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
The course aims to introduce students to the study of the Armenian language and culture, providing the linguistic tools necessary to read and interpret texts of intermediate difficulty and to understand the main historical, literary, and religious dynamics that shaped ancient Armenian civilization. The methodological approach combines linguistic analysis with a historical and cultural perspective: the study of grammar and vocabulary will be closely linked to the reading, translation, and interpretation of texts, which will be examined within their historical and literary contexts. This approach is intended to show how language, beyond being a formal system, reflects and conveys worldviews, religious models, and collective identities. Students will be progressively guided to develop their ability to analyze, understand, and interpret new texts and contexts, recognizing the relationships between linguistic evidence and historical or cultural phenomena. Particular attention will be devoted to fostering a critical and reflective attitude toward the complexity of the ancient world and the interactions among the various cultures of the Caucasian area.
MARCO BAIS Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
The course aims to introduce students to the study of the Armenian language and culture, providing the linguistic tools necessary to read and interpret texts of intermediate difficulty and to understand the main historical, literary, and religious dynamics that shaped ancient Armenian civilization. The methodological approach combines linguistic analysis with a historical and cultural perspective: the study of grammar and vocabulary will be closely linked to the reading, translation, and interpretation of texts, which will be examined within their historical and literary contexts. This approach is intended to show how language, beyond being a formal system, reflects and conveys worldviews, religious models, and collective identities. Students will be progressively guided to develop their ability to analyze, understand, and interpret new texts and contexts, recognizing the relationships between linguistic evidence and historical or cultural phenomena. Particular attention will be devoted to fostering a critical and reflective attitude toward the complexity of the ancient world and the interactions among the various cultures of the Caucasian area.
  • Lesson code10611922
  • Academic year2025/2026
  • CourseCultures and Religions
  • CurriculumCurriculum unico
  • Year1st year
  • Semester2nd semester
  • SSDL-OR/13
  • CFU6