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Pioneering Armenian Studies
Richard Hovannisian
Dr. Richard Hovannisian on the history of Armenian Studies programs in the United States.

Pioneering Armenian Studies
The Armenian Studies Program at the University of California (UCLA) focuses on the study of the history and culture of Armenia and the Armenian people. Here, Dr. Richard Hovannisian, one of the foremost pioneers of studies dedicated to Armenian history and culture in the United States, gives a brief overview of the history of the program, from its establishment and development over the years to the challenges facing the new generation of students and scholars of Armenian Studies.
Produced by AGBU WebTalks in partnership with the Zoryan Institute

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