Armenian literature

The program is implemented by the Department of Armenian Literature at the Faculty of Armenian Philology, Yerevan State University (YSU).

Program Objectives

• Organize the study of centuries-old Armenian literature.
• Integrate scientific research and teaching of both branches of Modern Armenian literature: Soviet Armenian literature and Diaspora Armenian literature.
• Direct courses toward contemporary literary trends.
• Combine theoretical knowledge with practical skills of master’s students (paleographic, bibliographic, and editorial work; collaboration with literary and literary-scientific journals and websites).

Specialty – Armenian Language and Literature
Mode of Study – Full-time
Duration – 1.5 years
Tuition Fee – 500,000 AMD
Qualification Awarded – Master of Philology

Program Main Goals

• Prepare specialists with knowledge of the history of Armenian literature, the main theoretical and methodological principles of literary studies.
• Prepare specialists able to apply this knowledge in literary research.
• Prepare specialists able to apply this knowledge in educational, public, and private institutions.

Learning Outcomes

A. Professional Knowledge and Understanding
Graduates will be able to:

1. Present theoretical concepts of literary studies.
2. Explain current issues in literary theory.
3. Present principles of professional reading of literary texts.
4. Explain main principles of literary work analysis.
5. Present issues of Eastern Armenian, Western Armenian, and Diaspora Armenian literature.
6. Elucidate trends and features of contemporary Armenian poetry and prose.

B. Practical Professional Skills
Graduates will be able to:

1. Apply knowledge in literary criticism and education.
2. Identify current issues in literary studies and determine conditions for their resolution.
3. Analyze and evaluate historical facts in Armenian literature.
4. Analyze and evaluate newly published literary works.
5. Conduct literary-critical work in literary media.
6. Edit literary works and prepare them for publication.
7. Annotate literary texts.

C. General (Transferable) Skills
Graduates will be able to:

1. Use various information sources (archives, manuscripts, Internet, electronic libraries, scientific articles, and reports).
2. Prepare literary-scientific reports, present research results, and conduct scientific debates.
3. Maintain professional ethics.

Opportunities for Continuing Education

Graduates of the “Armenian Literature” program can continue studies in PhD programs.

Program Structure and Content

Literary and Artistic Trends of the 20th Century

Practical Training
Conducted at the department or relevant institutions (house-museums, Matenadaran, Institute of Literature named after M. Abeghyan, publishing houses, etc.)

Admission Exam – Oral
The exam questionnaire is available on the “Admission” section of the website.