For the past four years, Haroutiun Kurkjian’s Practical Textbook of Western Armenian has
served as the primary resource for the introductory Armenian courses at UC Berkeley. Students
of diverse backgrounds have always appreciated the book’s approach to language, whereby
grammar is integrated through textual examples and vocabulary is introduced contextually
through repetition, without relying on lengthy lists or charts for memorization. After studying
Armenian for two semesters with this textbook, students establish a strong foundation that
enables them to read and understand authentic texts as they continue their journey in Armenian.
It is no surprise that this wonderful textbook will soon have its fifth and undoubtedly successful
print run.
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