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    PRESS RELEASE
    Armenian Studies Program
    Ingrid Peterson, Administrator
    University of Michigan
    1080 S. University, Suite 3633
    Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1106
    Phone: 734.763.0622; Fax: 734.763.4918
    email: [email protected]
    http://ii.umich.edu/asp

    Where and How Did the Armenian Language Begin?
    Lecture Explores the Origins of Armenian Language

    ANN ARBOR, MICH., Feb. 17, 2010- Linguist and Manoogian-Simone
    Foundation Post-Doctoral Fellow Hrach Martirosyan, addressed this
    important question among others in his talk "Perspectives on the
    Origin of Armenian Language and Culture" which took place at the
    University of Michigan on January 25h, 2010. Martirosyan, who holds a
    PhD from Leiden University, presented his lecture as part of the
    University of Michigan's Armenian Studies Public Lecture series.
    Mr. Martirosyan's fascinating work in comparative linguistics
    gives him a unique perspective on the rise and development of Armenian
    dialects throughout history. His talk emphasized the interrelated
    nature of the Armenian lexical history and the lexical histories of
    Indo-European languages from what are today Iran and India. Using a
    variety of comparative and archeological sources, Martirosyan raised
    questions about the role of historical Armenian linguistic forms in
    drawing connections between languages today.
    The lecture featured examples from contemporary standard forms
    of Armenian as well as lesser known dialects. Challenging the long
    held popular belief that Armenian stone carvings and the English
    Stonehenge are related, he used modern comparative linguistics to by
    show the etymological specificity of the Armenian terminology.
    Historic studies in Armenian folklore were employed to draw
    connections between Armenian language and culture with other
    Indo-European groups. Video of this lecture is now available on the
    Armenian Studies Program website- http://www.umich.edu/~iinet/asp.

    Armenian Studies Program
    The University of Michigan's Armenian Studies Program promotes the
    study of Armenian history, culture, and society. A member of the
    University of Michigan International Institute, the program organizes
    educational opportunities for students, faculty and the community.
    For more information, contact the Armenian Studies Program at (734)
    763-0622 or visit www.umich.edu/~iinet/asp/.
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