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8 Hye Sharzhoom December 2005 Armenian Language, from Page 1 language course she did not know "a single word" of Armenian. She said her cousin, who received a minor in Armenian Studies, influenced her to take the course. Arakelian said she enrolled in the class not only to learn a new language, but also to learn more about her culture. So far she has learned the Armenian alphabet, basic conversation, and verbs. One ofthe best things about the class, Arakelian said, has been meeting people of her ethnicity. "In Turlock there aren' t very many Armenians," she said. Armenian 1A does not just teach students how to speak Armenian, but also how to read and write it. "It surprised me how many people in this class already speak Armenian," Arakelian said. Suzanna Simony an, a sophomore majoring in Nursing, is one of the students who already knew how to speak Armenian. Armenian is Simonyan's first language and it is the primary language spoken in her home. She was born in Armenia and was taught how to read and write Armenian in school before she moved to Fresno. The only problem is she forgot her reading and writing skills. She said she took this intro- ductory language course "to learn how to read and write in Armenian again." According to Simonyan, it is coming back to her easily, because she already knows how to speak the language. "I'm getting the hang of it," she said. "I learned most of the letters." Another student in the class is still in high school. Michael Krikor ian is a junior at University High School, which is located on Fresno State's campus. "All University High students have to take a college language course," Krikorian said. "I wanted to learn to speak Armenian." Krikorian's family speaks Armenian, but he never learned. He said his parents mostly speak Armenian when they do not want him to understand. They better watch out because Krikorian is catching on fast. "It hasn't been that difficult," remarked Krikorian. "I think I'm doing OK. I'm getting a good start." No one stands out more in the class of about 20 than Robert Brenner, a junior studying molecular biology from Camarillo, Calif. Brenner has no Armenian background, but he mentioned that he has always been interested in European history, which drew him to the course. Brenner also loves to learn different languages, such as German and Spanish. Brenner has had a "pleasant experience" in the Armenian language class and said that everyone has been every "encouraging and supportive." Armenian 1A is taught every fall. Arakelian said "I recommend this class for anyone who is interested in learning a new language or a culture people are not familiar with." Armenian Studies Program Armenian Students Organization 7th Annual Armenian Film Festival Featuring the films of a new generation of Armenian film makers-films have a variety of themes and may be in English or Armenian. Featuring "My Son Shall Be Armenian" ^» Cm Directed by Hagop Goudsouzian nftv^S^ Exploring the question of Armenian identity, "My Son Shall Be Armenian" follows the initiatory voyage of filmmaker Hagop Goudsouzian, who, accompanied by five Montreal men and women of Armenian origin, returned to the land of his ancestors in search of survivors ofthe genocide of 1915. Friday, February 10,2006 7-10:00 PM Industrial Technology, Room 101 Fresno State A wide variety of films will be screened. A list of films to be screened will be available in January 2006. Free Admission-The public is welcome. Funded in part by the Diversity Awareness Program Armenian Studies Program • California State University, Fresno Armenia Semester Abroad Program- 2006 Fall 2006 Armenia Semester Abroad Program Applications are now being accepted 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). For details please go the Armenian Studies Program website at http:llarmenianstudies .csufresno.edu Armenia%20Semester%20Abroad.htm or contact Barlow Der Mugrdechian by email at barlowd@csufresno.edu # Armenians on the Internet # Windy Dunbar • Staff Writer Address: www.myspaee.com Description: Myspace.com is a website devoted to bringing friends and strangers together, and provides a means of keeping in touch and discovering new people from all over the globe. Here's how it works: one creates a profile in which they have a plethora of options to display their personality. Then slowly friends begin to find you, or you find them, and your "friends" list grows. They can leave you comments on your page about you, your pictures, or your blogs. One can send email to other Myspace users, post blogs, search profiles from all over the world, pi ay games, find music, and lastly but most importantly, members are able to create or participate in group discussions. Of the million plus groups, Armenians have formed over a hundred to discuss their own issues, whether they be relative to the benefit of society, or strictly for entertainment puiposes. HYE SHARZHOOM NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT Hye Sharzhoom is sent without charge to thousands of people throughout the world. Although there is no subscription fee, we urge readers to support our efforts with donations of any amount. This request has assumed a special importance because of increased mailing costs. Yes, I would like to support the Hye Sharzhoom mailing expenses with a donation of: $ Name: _ Address: City: State: Zip:. Please make checks payable to Armenian Studies Program and send to: Armenian Studies Program California State University, Fresno 5245 N Backer Ave M/S PB 4 Fresno, CA 93740-8001 Thank You Donors Joan & Larry Bedrosian Fresno Mr. & Mrs. Jack Bousian Hay ward Mr. & Mrs. Paul Cazian Whittier Karl Deklotz Fresno Bob Der Mugrdechian Clovis Kathleen Friebertshauser Davis Dickie Hovsepian San Francisco Paul Jamushian Arlington, VA Roxie Jizmejian Fresno Malcolm & Opal Kasparian Gait Donald G. Kirkorian PhD. Fairfield Ms. Alma Margosian Fresno Ms. Tamara Mchitarian Rockford, IL Clifford Melikian Walnut Creek Leo & Marlene Pilibosian Fresno Chuck & Debbie Poochigian Fresno John & Linda Shahbazian Parlier Anonymous Berkeley Carissa D .Vanitzian Scottsdale, AZ Donations to the Armenian Studies Endowment Fund By The Berberian and Gazarian Family Foundation Dianne and Arnold Gazarian Families In memory of Gary Agbashian
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Title | 2005_12 Hye Sharzhoom Newspaper December 2005 |
Alternative Title | Armenian Action, Vol. 27 No. 2 December 2005; Ethnic Supplement to the Collegian. |
Publisher | Armenian Studies Program, California State University, Fresno. |
Publication Date | 2005 |
Description | Published two to four times a year. The newspaper of the California State University, Fresno Armenian Students Organization and Armenian Studies Program. |
Subject | California State University, Fresno – Periodicals. |
Contributors | Armenian Studies Program; Armenian Students Organization, California State University, Fresno. |
Coverage | 1979-2014 |
Format | Newspaper print |
Technical Information | Scanned at 200-360 dpi, 18-bit greyscale - 24-bit color, TIFF or PDF. PDFs were converted to TIF using Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro. |
Language | eng |
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Title | December 2005 Page 8 |
Full-Text-Search | 8 Hye Sharzhoom December 2005 Armenian Language, from Page 1 language course she did not know "a single word" of Armenian. She said her cousin, who received a minor in Armenian Studies, influenced her to take the course. Arakelian said she enrolled in the class not only to learn a new language, but also to learn more about her culture. So far she has learned the Armenian alphabet, basic conversation, and verbs. One ofthe best things about the class, Arakelian said, has been meeting people of her ethnicity. "In Turlock there aren' t very many Armenians," she said. Armenian 1A does not just teach students how to speak Armenian, but also how to read and write it. "It surprised me how many people in this class already speak Armenian," Arakelian said. Suzanna Simony an, a sophomore majoring in Nursing, is one of the students who already knew how to speak Armenian. Armenian is Simonyan's first language and it is the primary language spoken in her home. She was born in Armenia and was taught how to read and write Armenian in school before she moved to Fresno. The only problem is she forgot her reading and writing skills. She said she took this intro- ductory language course "to learn how to read and write in Armenian again." According to Simonyan, it is coming back to her easily, because she already knows how to speak the language. "I'm getting the hang of it," she said. "I learned most of the letters." Another student in the class is still in high school. Michael Krikor ian is a junior at University High School, which is located on Fresno State's campus. "All University High students have to take a college language course," Krikorian said. "I wanted to learn to speak Armenian." Krikorian's family speaks Armenian, but he never learned. He said his parents mostly speak Armenian when they do not want him to understand. They better watch out because Krikorian is catching on fast. "It hasn't been that difficult," remarked Krikorian. "I think I'm doing OK. I'm getting a good start." No one stands out more in the class of about 20 than Robert Brenner, a junior studying molecular biology from Camarillo, Calif. Brenner has no Armenian background, but he mentioned that he has always been interested in European history, which drew him to the course. Brenner also loves to learn different languages, such as German and Spanish. Brenner has had a "pleasant experience" in the Armenian language class and said that everyone has been every "encouraging and supportive." Armenian 1A is taught every fall. Arakelian said "I recommend this class for anyone who is interested in learning a new language or a culture people are not familiar with." Armenian Studies Program Armenian Students Organization 7th Annual Armenian Film Festival Featuring the films of a new generation of Armenian film makers-films have a variety of themes and may be in English or Armenian. Featuring "My Son Shall Be Armenian" ^» Cm Directed by Hagop Goudsouzian nftv^S^ Exploring the question of Armenian identity, "My Son Shall Be Armenian" follows the initiatory voyage of filmmaker Hagop Goudsouzian, who, accompanied by five Montreal men and women of Armenian origin, returned to the land of his ancestors in search of survivors ofthe genocide of 1915. Friday, February 10,2006 7-10:00 PM Industrial Technology, Room 101 Fresno State A wide variety of films will be screened. A list of films to be screened will be available in January 2006. Free Admission-The public is welcome. Funded in part by the Diversity Awareness Program Armenian Studies Program • California State University, Fresno Armenia Semester Abroad Program- 2006 Fall 2006 Armenia Semester Abroad Program Applications are now being accepted 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). For details please go the Armenian Studies Program website at http:llarmenianstudies .csufresno.edu Armenia%20Semester%20Abroad.htm or contact Barlow Der Mugrdechian by email at barlowd@csufresno.edu # Armenians on the Internet # Windy Dunbar • Staff Writer Address: www.myspaee.com Description: Myspace.com is a website devoted to bringing friends and strangers together, and provides a means of keeping in touch and discovering new people from all over the globe. Here's how it works: one creates a profile in which they have a plethora of options to display their personality. Then slowly friends begin to find you, or you find them, and your "friends" list grows. They can leave you comments on your page about you, your pictures, or your blogs. One can send email to other Myspace users, post blogs, search profiles from all over the world, pi ay games, find music, and lastly but most importantly, members are able to create or participate in group discussions. Of the million plus groups, Armenians have formed over a hundred to discuss their own issues, whether they be relative to the benefit of society, or strictly for entertainment puiposes. HYE SHARZHOOM NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT Hye Sharzhoom is sent without charge to thousands of people throughout the world. Although there is no subscription fee, we urge readers to support our efforts with donations of any amount. This request has assumed a special importance because of increased mailing costs. Yes, I would like to support the Hye Sharzhoom mailing expenses with a donation of: $ Name: _ Address: City: State: Zip:. Please make checks payable to Armenian Studies Program and send to: Armenian Studies Program California State University, Fresno 5245 N Backer Ave M/S PB 4 Fresno, CA 93740-8001 Thank You Donors Joan & Larry Bedrosian Fresno Mr. & Mrs. Jack Bousian Hay ward Mr. & Mrs. Paul Cazian Whittier Karl Deklotz Fresno Bob Der Mugrdechian Clovis Kathleen Friebertshauser Davis Dickie Hovsepian San Francisco Paul Jamushian Arlington, VA Roxie Jizmejian Fresno Malcolm & Opal Kasparian Gait Donald G. Kirkorian PhD. Fairfield Ms. Alma Margosian Fresno Ms. Tamara Mchitarian Rockford, IL Clifford Melikian Walnut Creek Leo & Marlene Pilibosian Fresno Chuck & Debbie Poochigian Fresno John & Linda Shahbazian Parlier Anonymous Berkeley Carissa D .Vanitzian Scottsdale, AZ Donations to the Armenian Studies Endowment Fund By The Berberian and Gazarian Family Foundation Dianne and Arnold Gazarian Families In memory of Gary Agbashian |