Armenian Studies Program (University of Michigan) records, 1983-2003

Summary

Creator:

University of Michigan. Armenian Studies Program.

Abstract:

The Armenian Studies Program began in 1976 and was firmly established in 1981 when the Alex Manoogian Chair in Modern Armenian History was created. The record group documents the development and activities of the program from 1983 to 2003.

Extent:

0.25 linear feet

Language:

English

Call Number:

03137 Bimu 2

Authors:

Finding aid created by Wendy Pflug, August 2003

Background

Scope and Content:

The records of the Armenian Studies Program document the history of the program from 1983 to 2003. The records are divided into two series: Administrative and Events and Publications.

Biographical / Historical:

The Armenian Studies Program at the University of Michigan began in 1976 with the introduction of courses in Armenian language and history. In 1981, the Alex Manoogian Chair in Modern Armenian History was established. A second chair, the Marie Manoogian Chair in Armenian Language and Literature, was established in 1987. Both chairs were funded the Alex and Marie Manoogian Foundation.

The Armenian Studies Program features a vigorous outreach program to involve Armenians of Southeastern Michigan and the Midwest in its educational activities, periodic lectures, and films. The program publishes a yearly newsletter, develops cultural programs and the Summer Language Institute, an intensive six-week course on Armenian language held at Yerevan State University in Armenia. Courses focus on Armenian language, history, architecture, literature, and intellectual history. The Armenian Studies Program is affiliated with the International Institute and involves faculty from several different departments, centers, and programs across campus.

As of September 2003, current information on the Armenian Studies Program can be found on the Web at the following URL: http://www.umich.edu/~iinet/asp/

Acquisition Information:

The record group was transferred from the Armenian Studies Program beginning in March 2003(Donor # 9287 ).

Subjects

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Subjects:

Armenia -- Study and teaching.

Formats:

Newsletters.

Names:

University of Michigan. Armenian Studies Program.