Yerevan: Armenian Language
Highlights: Immersion in the language and culture of Armenia
In Yerevan, combine intensive Armenian language study with exploration of a city and country teeming with history, culture, and spectacular nature. An integrated cultural program focusing on Armenian history and culture will take your learning outside the classroom. Open to all levels of Armenian language, including heritage speakers.
Small, intensive classes focus on reading, writing, grammar, speaking, and comprehension.
Summer (4 weeks): 4 credits; Summer (8 weeks): 8 credits
Armenia was the first country in the world to adopt Christianity as a state religion. Mashtots vision was to create the alphabet so as to translate the Bible, making it and Christianity more accessible to Armenians. The Armenian Apostolic Church remains another major pillar in Armenian identity today and some of the world's oldest Christian churches and monasteries can be found in Armenia.
- The Museum of Ancient Manuscripts
- History Museum of Armenia
- Garni Pagan Temple and Geghard Cave Monastery
- Genocide Memorial Museum
- Sergei Parajanov Museum
- Weekend trip to Goris
- Areni-1 Cave and Magellan Cave
Students have the option to stay in a small hotel (within easy walking distance of the university, twin/triple room), or with a local host family. Homestays in Yerevan vary, sometimes housing you with a family and sometimes with a single, older person or couple. In all cases, however, your host(s) will be experienced and ready to include you in conversations and daily life. Home stays are a phenomenal way to practice your Russian language and immerse yourself in the local culture.
Hotel is included in the program cost. If you opt for home stay it is an additional $10/day, which includes breakfast and dinner.
--Partner School
Khachatur Abovian Armenian State Pedagogical University (ASMU) is a state university and higher education institution based in Yerevan, the capital of Armenia. Founded in 1922, the university is specializes in pedagogy and the preparation of teaching staff. Named after the 19th-century Armenian writer Khachatur Abovian, the university today cooperates with many international educational organizations including the British Council and projects financed by the European Committee. ASMU additional hosts a "Pushkin Institute" teaching and testing center.
--Location
Yerevan is the growing capital of Armenia. Armenia was the world's first state to adopt Christianity and its history stretches back to the earliest years of known human civilization. Situated in the Caucasus Mountains, Yerevan is today known as a modern city that feels remarkably European. Museums and theaters mix with nightlife and cafe culture in the highly walkable city center. The city is also ringed with natural and historical attractions that are easily accessed. Yerevan is also a very affordable location.
Click here to read a short history of Armenia up to the present day from GeoHistory.
Credit transfer to your home institution is usually possible. Additionally, a US School of Record means that your program is supported by and documented by an accredited US university. The School of Record will issue an American transcript, making credit transfer relatively routine.
Click here for detailed information about what will appear on your transcript, as well as syllabi.
SRAS Challenge Grants are stackable grants that can be applied toward this program.
SRAS Online Courses will earn you SRAS Learning Credits and help you hit the ground running with your language skills!
Other, non-SRAS funding sources may also be applicable to this program. SRAS provides a wide list of possible outside funding sources.
Budget Breakdown (summer 4 week)
Budget Breakdown (summer 8 week)
SRAS Guide to Living in Yerevan (w/ weekly living expenses, etc.)
You will find important information about academics, health and safety, and more on our Getting Started pages.
If you are still unsure this is the right program for you, feel free to schedule an advising session with us to discuss your goals and needs!
Tuition, accommodation, pre-departure information, roundtrip airport transfers, cultural programming, health and emergency insurance, and SRAS in-country support.
- GPA of 2.5 or higher
- 18+ years of age at time of application