L003 – Armenian II

Course Information

Professor: Marco Bais marbais@hotmail.com

Schedule: Shared course with the Biblicum (PIB). Mon. 16.00-17.50, 1^st-2^nd sem, 4 cr.)

Content

The aspects of morphology acquired in Armenian I will be deepened through the presentation of irregular forms of the noun and the verb and the illustration of the numeral system. Particular attention will be given to the analysis of specific aspects of syntax and the formation of the lexicon.

Objective

The student will be introduced to the reading and interpretation of texts of medium difficulty.

Bibliography

H. Jensen, Altarmenische Grammatik, Heidelberg 1959;

M. Minassian, Grammaire descriptive de l’arménien classique, Genève 1996;

G. Aweti‘ean & X. Siwrmēlean & M. Awgerean, Nor baṙgirk‘ haykazean lezui, 2 vol., Venezia 1836-37 (rist. Erevan 1979-81).