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    PRESS RELEASE
    Armenian Studies Program
    Armenian Studies Program
    California State University, Fresno
    5245 N Backer Ave PB4
    Fresno, CA 93740-8001

    Email: [email protected]
    http://www.csufresno.edu/ArmenianStudies

    ASP Office: 559-278-2669
    Office: 559-278-4930
    FAX: 559-278-2129




    Armenia Semester Abroad Program- 2005

    Armenian Studies Program of California State University, Fresno
    Fall 2005 Armenia Semester Abroad Program

    Semester begins - September 5, 2005

    Experience a semester abroad in Yerevan, Armenia. The Armenian
    Studies Program at California State University, Fresno has organized
    a one-semester program designed to introduce students to Armenian
    language, history, art, and contemporary events. The semester
    schedule is composed of five courses: Armenian language (4 units);
    Armenian art and architecture (3 units); Armenia today (3 units);
    Armenian studies (3 units); Independent study (2 units).
    Courses, based on curriculum used by the Armenian Studies Program at
    California State University, Fresno, will be taught by faculty from
    Yerevan State University.
    The academic committee in charge of curriculum is composed of Dr.
    Dickran Kouymjian, Haig and Isabel Berberian Professor of Armenian
    Studies and Director of the Armenian Studies Program at Fresno State,
    Dr. Tom Samuelian of Arlex International, and Barlow Der Mugrdechian
    of the Armenian Studies Program at Fresno State.
    Full information on the program is available at the following web
    site:
    http://armenianstudies.csufresno.edu/SemesterAbroad/information.htm
    Eligibility: The program is open to all high school graduates, ages
    18-32, who have maintained a minimum 2.75 GPA in college.
    Fees: Fees for the program are $2,250 per person (for 15 units of
    courses) and an additional fee of approximately of $160 for health
    insurance. Room and board, air fare, and transportation and any
    additional costs are the responsibility of the student. (The Program
    will assist in finding living arrangements)
    Deadline: Students are required to fill in the following application
    form and return it to the Armenian Studies Program by May 1, 2005 for
    study abroad in Armenia in the Spring semester 2005.
    Minimum class size:
    A minimum of 5 students must be successfully admitted to the program
    for the Fall 2005 program to take place.
    Required information for application: Official college transcript;
    One page essay on why you would like to participate in the Armenia
    Study Abroad Program, what has prepared you for study in such a
    Program, and why you are qualified to participate; One passport sized
    color photo; Names and telephone numbers of two references
    (non-related). In addition please submit Name, Address, City, State,
    Zip, Telephone number, Email address, Date of birth: (Please clearly
    print all information and make sure that the telephone number and
    email address are current). Send the application form, and all
    requested material to: Barlow Der Mugrdechian, Armenian Studies
    Program, 5245 N Backer Ave. PB4. Fresno, CA 93740-8001
    If you have any questions contact: Barlow Der Mugrdechian office
    telephone: 559-278-4930 o email: [email protected]
    Travel fellowship: Travel fellowships are available to qualified
    applicants who are accepted into the Fresno State Armenia Semester
    Abroad Program through BirthRight Armenia/Depi Hayk (BR/DH). (See
    below for Eligibility). The travel fellowship covers reimbursement of
    roundtrip economy class airfare at the average price for that period
    upon successful completion of the program and BR/DH requirements. The
    application form is posted on the
    www.birthrightarmenia.org/opps_application.html.
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