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The Armenian Language, Literature and Journalism Chair carries out the mission to train specialists of “The Armenian Language and Literature” for Armenian schools, both in the RA and foreign countries, able to work as a teacher of the Armenian language and literature, a school headmaster, an editor and a proofreader at museums, archives, an assistant and a translator at Matenadaran.
The professional activities and functions of a Bachelor in Journalism embraces the system of Mass Media such as news agencies, print media, radio, TV and Internet journalism- providing public-political, social-economic, cultural-enlightening, scientific, entertainment and other content information. A Bachelor is required is to carry out his/her professional activities in accordance with the peculiarities and objectives of a particular Mass Media means.
The main directions of the Chair activity:
- to implement educational programs enabling the graduates of the Chair to become successful specialists in the field of "The Armenian Language and Literature"; in accordance with the mission of the University-to train specialists capable of carrying out scientific and educational activities; in accordance with the requirements of the labor market-to train specialists capable of using their theoretical knowledge in their professional field of pursue;
- to provide a certain educational level, to develop and apply more effective methods of knowledge acquisition, as well as to develop universal and professional skills;
- to provide outcome-oriented education;
- to provide a student-centered environment, interrelationship between theoretical and practical components of the teaching process, as well as to provide relevant resources;
- to carry out the policy of selecting teaching and learning methods in accordance with the expected outcomes as specified in the academic programs of the specialties- contributing to student-centered training and teaching.
- to expand the cooperation of the chair and faculty with a wider academic
The subjects and languages taught by the Chair are:
- The Armenian Language
- Methods of Teaching of the Armenian Language
- Basics of Linguistics
- The History of Armenian Literature
- The History of Foreign Literature
- Children's Literature
- Development of Children’s speech
- Rhetoric/Elocution and Court Speech
- Teacher's Eloquence and Art of Communication
- Introduction to Literature
Academic Staff:
lecturers, 3associate professors are engaged in the Chair staff.
Head of Cahir: Nune Mkrtchyan
Reception hours:
Monday 9.30-15.30, Tuesday 9.30-15.30, Wednesday 9.30-15.30
Staff
Education
1976–1986: Yerevan School No. 82
1987–1992: Khachatur Abovyan Armenian State Pedagogical University, Faculty of Philology
November 12, 2010: Candidate at the M. Abeghyan Institute of Literature, National Academy of Sciences of Armenia, by decision No. 7
Academic Degree
2013: Ph.D. in Philology (Specialization in Modern Armenian Literature, code 01.02). Dissertation topic: "The Philosophy of Nature in Vahagn Ananyan's Short Prose"
Work Experience
1996–1997: Methodologist-Lecturer, A. Bakunts College
Since 2000: Lecturer, Northern University
2011–2012: Dean of the Department of Armenian and Romance-Germanic Philology
2017: Head of the Department of Armenian Language, Literature, and Journalism
2018–2022: Head of the Department of Languages, Literature, and Journalism, Northern University
Since 2012: Researcher, M. Abeghyan Institute of Literature, National Academy of Sciences of Armenia
Since 2018: Senior Researcher, M. Abeghyan Institute of Literature
Since 2019: Associate Professor of Literary Studies
Training
Training in Moodle Distance Learning Program, Certificate, 2018
SWOT Analysis – Analyzing the effectiveness of the mechanisms linking research activities and educational processes in higher education institutions. Evaluation of QA criteria and standards according to the Accreditation Commission’s decision-making policies, 2021
Three-day international training on "Introduction of the National Qualifications Framework in the Higher Education System of Armenia," organized by the Erasmus+ National Office in Armenia, the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports of Armenia, the Higher Education Reform Experts group, and Northern University, December 7-9, 2021
Training in the Smart Notebook software, December 10, 2021 - February 14, 2022
Two key trainings:
December 6, 2021: "Trends in Improving Inclusion Policies and Practices in Armenian Higher Education"
December 6-9, 2021: "Introduction of the National Qualifications Framework in the Higher Education System of Armenia"
Courses Taught
Undergraduate
Classical Armenian, Modern Armenian Language
Methods for Teaching Armenian Language in Elementary Education
Methods for Developing Speech Skills (practical courses)
Graduate
Theoretical Foundations for Teaching Armenian Language in Primary and Secondary Schools
Modern Technologies for Developing Children's Speech
Selected Publications (5 or more)
"The Problem of Human-Nature Relations in Vahagn Ananyan's Hunting Stories," M. Abeghyan Institute of Literature, Armenian Writers' Union, Literary Journal, Yerevan, 2012, pp. 229–233.
"Sanahin as a Center of Armenian Education," Proceedings of the International Conference Dedicated to the 1050th Anniversary of Sanahin University, 2017, pp. 87–95.
"The Armenian Genocide and the Work of the Appeals Bureau," Proceedings of the International Conference Dedicated to the 1050th Anniversary of Sanahin University, 2017, pp. 76–82.
"Manuk Abeghyan as an Educator," Armenian Studies Journal, 1/35, 2017, pp. 128.
"Teaching Literacy in Preschool Age," Husisapail, Collection of Scientific Articles, 2017, pp. 108–116.
"The Freedom Dreamed by Armenians for Centuries According to Hovhannes Tumanyan," Buh-Banak Cooperation in the Context of the Nation-Army Concept, Proceedings of the International Conference, Northern University, Yerevan, 2017.
"The Creative World of Vahagn Ananyan," Husisapail, Collection of Scientific Articles, Northern University, pp. 24–30.
"Hovhannes Tumanyan and Folk Tradition," Proceedings of the International Conference The Spiritual Legacy and Relevance of Hovhannes Tumanyan, Northern University, Yerevan, 2019, pp. 176–186.
"The Phases of Hovhannes Tumanyan's Creative Life," Husisapail, Collection of Scientific Articles, Northern University, 2019/4, pp. 97–103.
"The Principles of Hovhannes Tumanyan’s Children's Literature in the 'Lusaber' Textbook," Proceedings of the Jubilee Conference Dedicated to Hovhannes Tumanyan's 150th Anniversary, National Academy of Sciences of Armenia, Yerevan, 2020, pp. 409–418.
"Understanding Nature in Vahagn Ananyan’s Stories," Proceedings of the Vanadzor International Conference Dedicated to the 90th Anniversary of Poghos Khachatryan, Yerevan, Misma Publishing House, 2020, pp. 278–286.
"Avetik Isahakyan as a Praiser of the Liberation Struggle," Husisapail, Scientific Journal, 1(7), Northern University, Yerevan, 2021, pp. 5–13.
"The Vision of the Homeland in Ghevond Alishan’s 'Memories of the Armenian Homeland'," Bazmavep Journal, Venice, dedicated to the 200th Anniversary of Ghevond M. Alishan's Birth, National Academy of Sciences of Armenia, 2021, pp. 180–196.
"National-Political Perceptions of the Armenian Fate in Avetik Isahakyan’s Reflections," Proceedings of the Conference Av. Isahakyan-145, Varm Publishing House, Yerevan, December 2021, pp. 121–131.
Poems dedicated to Mkrtich Khrimyan and Ghevond Alishan published in St. Petersburg, Russia, Great Armenian Enlighteners Mkrtich Khrimyan and Ghevond Alishan – on the 200th Anniversary of Their Birth, April 27–28, 2021.
Monograph "The Philosophy of Nature in Vahagn Ananyan’s Short Prose," Yerevan, VMV-Print, 2019, 176 pages.
Contribution to the Monograph "Chronology of Hovhannes Tumanyan's Life and Works" (1915–1919), National Academy of Sciences of Armenia, Gidutsyun Publishing House, Yerevan, 2019, pp. 487–637.
"Chronology of Hovhannes Tumanyan's Life and Works" (1920–1923), National Academy of Sciences of Armenia, Gidutsyun Publishing House, Yerevan, 2020, pp. 504–559.
Educational manual "Methods for Developing the Speech of Preschool Children," Yerevan, VMV-Print Publishing House, 2019, 43 pages.
"The Vision of the Homeland in Ghevond Alishan's 'Memories of the Armenian Homeland'," Bazmavep Journal, Venice, 1-2, 2021, pp. 180–194.
"Avetik Isahakyan as a Praiser of the Liberation Struggle," Husisapail, Scientific Journal, 1(7), Yerevan, 2021, pp. 5–13.
Languages
Armenian, Russian, English
Education
1996–2001: Khachatur Abovyan Armenian State Pedagogical University, Faculty of Philology
2001–2007: Postgraduate Studies, Department of Modern Armenian Literature, Pedagogical University
Academic Degree and Title
Ph.D. in Philology, Associate Professor
Ph.D. Thesis (2007): "On the Literary Relations between Tekeyan and Teryan"
Work Experience
2008–2012: Lecturer at teacher training courses
2012–2014: Lecturer at Yerevan State University, Department of History of Armenian Language
Since 2007: Lecturer at Yerevan Northern University
Courses Taught
- Armenian Language
- History of Armenian Literature
Selected Publications (5 or more)
- "In the Context of the Relationship between Kostan Zarian and Hovhannes Tumanyan (Comparative Analysis)," Proceedings of the National Inter-University Conference, Northern University, Yerevan, 2013
- "Issues in Teaching Diaspora Armenian Literature," Methodological Guide, Yerevan, 2014
- "On the Literary Relations between Tekeyan and Teryan," Monograph, Yerevan, 2017
- "Symbolic Representations of the Ship and the Sea in Kostan Zarian’s Creative System," Armenological Journal, No. 2, Yerevan, 2017
- "The Search for National Spirit in Kostan Zarian's Essays," Husisapail, No. 1, Yerevan, 2017
Awards
1999: Literary Award and Certificate of Honor from Hovhannes Chilingirian, Founder and Director of the Ruben Sevak Memorial House in Nice, France
Languages
Armenian, Russian, English
Education
1996–2001: Faculty of Philology, Armenian State Pedagogical University (ASPU)
2002–2006: Postgraduate studies at M. Abeghyan Institute of Literature, National Academy of Sciences of Armenia
Academic Degree and Title
Ph.D. in Philology, Associate Professor
Ph.D. Thesis (2007): "Lyric Prose and Fables of Avetik Isahakyan"
Work Experience
2002–2008: Lecturer of Armenian Language and Literature, Ararat State College
Since 2007: Lecturer of Armenian Language and Literature, Yerevan Northern University
2009–2015: Part-time lecturer at Gavar State University's graduate program
2011–2015: Senior Specialist in the Quality Assurance Department, Yerevan Northern University
Since 2014: Lecturer at the Department of Humanities, Yerevan State Institute of Theatre and Cinematography
Courses Taught
- Armenian Language
- Foreign Literature
Selected Publications (5 or more)
- "Quality Assurance Methodological Guide," Yerevan, 2011, 164 pages (co-author)
- "Quality Assurance Manual," Yerevan, 2014 (co-author)
- "Tumanyan’s and Isahakyan’s Interpretations of Kaj Nazar," in Proceedings of the Conference Dedicated to the 125th Anniversary of V. Teryan’s Birth and Issues in the Humanities, Yerevan, 2011, pp. 95–103
- "On Isahakyan’s Understanding of Eastern Life Philosophy," Gavar State University Scientific Journal, No. 13, Gavar, 2011, pp. 442–451
- "Raising the Professional Qualifications of Pedagogical Staff in the University System," Gavar State University Scientific Journal, No. 15, Gavar, 2013, pp. 503–508
- "Lyricism in Artak Hambardzumyan’s Poetry," in Proceedings of the International Conference on Academic Freedoms and Competitive Conditions in Universities, Yerevan, 2013, pp. 271–275
- "Hazaran Blbul and Blue Bird: Comparative Analysis," 2014
Languages
Armenian, Russian, English
Education
1961: Pushkin School
1972: Valery Brusov State University of Linguistics, Faculty of Philosophy
Work Experience
1976–1993: Lecturer at the National Polytechnic University of Armenia, engaged in scientific research and authored works in three specialties (cybernetics, computer technology, and mechanical engineering)
1993–1995: Assistant to the rector at the Armenian-Moscow Gymnasium in Moscow
1997–2000: Lecturer at the Armenian State University of Economics
Since 2000: Lecturer at Yerevan Northern University
2007: Lecturer at the Armenian State Pedagogical University
Since 2015: Lecturer at Valery Brusov State University of Linguistics
Courses Taught
- Russian Grammar
- Russian Literature
Selected Publications (5 or more)
- 1976–1993: Authored works in three specialties (cybernetics, computer technology, mechanical engineering) while working at the National Polytechnic University of Armenia
- 2004: Co-author of the Psychology Faculty Textbook, published while working at Yerevan Northern University
- 2004: Co-author of the Law Faculty Textbook, Yerevan Northern University
- 2005: Published the article "Methodology of Teaching Russian Language for Armenian Faculty Students"
- 2014: Authored the report "Russian Idioms and Their Equivalents in Armenian"
- 2017: Published the work "Legal Terms and Their Teaching in Armenian Faculties"
Languages
Armenian, Russian, German
Education:
2000 - 2006 Student of the Romance and Germanic Faculty of ESU
Academic degree, title
Master's degree
Master's thesis "Collective gender in Spanish and Armenian languages"
Work experience
2002-2004 worked in the language center "XL"
2005-2007 worked at the "Armenian Open University"
2007-2012 worked at the "International Academy of Education"
2011 to nowadays at the "Northern University"
Courses taught
Spanish language and literacy, geography
Languages:
Armenian, Russian, English, Spanish
Education
1999-2003: Faculty of Philology at Artsakh State University with a specialization in Journalism.
2003-2005: Master's program of the Faculty of Journalism at Yerevan State University, defending a master’s thesis on "The Legislative Field of the Media in the Republic of Armenia and the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic."
Since 2005: PhD student in the Department of Press Theory and History at Yerevan State University.
In 2005, the topic of the candidate's dissertation was approved by the Yerevan State University Council, titled "Legislative Regulation and Self-Regulation of the Media in the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic."
In 2012, defended the PhD dissertation at Yerevan State University in the specialty 07.01.03 - Journalism, for the degree of PhD of Philological Sciences
Academic Degree, Title, and Publications
Author of several scientific publications (5 academic articles), and participant in international conferences and university scientific events.
Work Experience
Senior lecturer at the Department of Journalism, Faculty of Philology, Artsakh State University.
Lecturer at the Faculty of Philology, "Grigor Narekatsi" Licensed University.
Academic Activities
- 2005-2008: Lecturer at "Grigor Narekatsi" Licensed University.
- 2008-2016: Senior Lecturer at Artsakh State University.
- 2018-present: Lecturer at Northern University.
- 2004-2005: Reporter at "Impulse" radio station in Yerevan.
Courses Taught
- History of Armenian Press
- Journalism Ethics
- Language and Style of Broadcast and Press
- History of Journalism in Foreign Countries
- Culture of Speech and the Art of Communication
- Rhetorical Art and Judicial Speech
- Media and Armenian Legislation
- Culture of Oral Speech and Communication for Educators
- Theoretical Foundations of Speech and Stylistics
Scientific Interests
Field of Humanities.
Languages
Armenian, Russian, English
Other
Participated in various international organizations' and NGOs' seminars, workshops, roundtables, and discussions, including:
- Business trainings, media trainings, educational programs (2018-2021)
- "Dry Marketing" business training, certificate (2017)
- "Breavis" research and consulting company, interviewer training (November 2017)
- Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, media training, "Political Communication for Politicians and Journalists," certificate (2016)
- Media Initiatives Center, journalism conferences, certificates (2016-2019)
WORK EXPERIENCE / PROFFESIONAL ACTIVITY
September 2022 - Head of the Educational Practice Center for Media and Public Relations at Northern University
2018 - 2022 - Responsible person for news and information department at stuff of head of Arabkir administrative district , Municipality of Yerevan
2018 - 2020 - Author and host of the program “Be Careful, there is a child”, Public Radio of Armenia
2016 -2018 - Producer of public-political programs at Public Radio of Armenia
2011 - 2019 - Journalist of the program “In the observation point”, screenwriter and editor of the intellectual TV program “Generation of Awakening”, editor of “Aloud” Talk Show at “Yerkir Media” TV Company
2015 - 2019 - Lecturer of chair of New Media and Communication, Faculty of Journalism at Yerevan State University
2012 - 2016 - Dean of department of Journalism, Pedagogy and Philology at Norhtern University of Yerevan
2015 – 2016 - Head of chair of Journalism and Armenian philology
2013 -2015 - Journalist, editor and screenwriter of programs “Living book” and “Human factor” at “Armenia” TV Company
2011 – 2012 - Journalist and editor at “Yerevan” TV Company
2010 - Grand Prize in the contest organized by “Journalists in the Memory of freedom fighters” Foundation
2014 - Certificate of the International Association of Lawyers and Psychologists for the best performance of legal topic
2003 till now - Member of Union of Journalists of Armenia
EDUCATION
2012 - Candidate of philological sciences with the specialization of TV journalism
2011 - Participation in the psychological trainings of “In the memory of Seda Ghazaryan” Foundation
2008 - 2012 - Applicant of chair of TV Journalism at Yerevan State University
2008 - Trainings on the theme “New model of Journalistic education” at Armenian School of Journalistics
1990 - 1995 - Department of Journalism, Faculty of Philology at Yerevan State University
VOCATIONAL TRAININGS
2023- within the Erasmus+ mobility program spent two weeks at the Sapienza University of Rome, Italy, and gave lectures on "Features of coverage of sensitive topics in the media".
2024 - training within the framework of the "Erasmus+" program at the television and radio studio of the University of Szczecin, Poland.
2024 - "Establishment of National Framework of Key Performance Indicators for Good Governance and Quality towards Incluzive, Digital and Green Oriented Higher Education in Armenia- "Erasmus+" capacity development program. Head of the "Science and Digitization" working group of the Northern University.
2020 – Conducted a course for journalists on the theme of “Characteristics of sensitive coverage of child-related topics” /with the cooperation of “Centre for the implementation of legal education and rehabilitation programmes” SNCO, Ministry of Justice of RA/
