Armenia Semester Abroad Program- 2007

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Armenian Studies Program • California State University, Fresno
Armenia Semester Abroad Program

Fall 2007 Application Form

Schedule
Applicants must arrive in Armenia by August 25^th, 2007

Orientation: August 27^th - August 31^st (Monday-Friday), 2007

Classes: September 3^rd – November 30^th, 2007

Exams: December 3^rd – 7 ^th, 2007

Holiday: September 21, 2007 (Independence Day)

Experience a semester abroad in Yerevan, Armenia. This one semester program is designed to introduce students to Armenian language, history, art, and contemporary events. The semester schedule is composed of five courses:

• Armenian language (4 units)
• Armenian art and architecture (3units)
• Armenia today (3 units)
• Armenian studies (history) (3 units)
• Independent study (2 units)

Courses, based on curriculum used by the Armenian Studies Program at California State University, Fresno, will be taught by faculty from Yerevan State University.

Eligibility
The program is open to all college juniors and seniors and graduate students who have maintained a minimum 2.75 GPA.

Application Process and Deadline:
The participant should begin by requesting a written application directly from CSUF, which must be submitted by April 10, 2006. Please note that a minimum of five students must be accepted in the program for the Fall 2006 Semester Abroad Program to take place.

Required information for application:

• Official college transcript
• One page essay on why you would like to participate in the Armenia Study Abroad Program, what has prepared you for study in such a Program, and why you are qualified to participate.
• One passport sized color photo
• Names and telephone numbers of two references (non-related)

Name:

Address:
City:
State:
Zip:

Telephone number:

Email address:

Date of birth:

(Please clearly print all information and make sure that the telephone number and email address are current)

Send the application form, and all requested material to:
International Programs Office

California State University, Fresno

5300 North Campus Drive M/S FF83

Fresno, CA 93740-8019

Phone: (559) 278-6452; Fax: (559) 278-4203

If you have any questions contact: International Programs Office
office telephone: 559-278-6452 • email: bille@csufresno.edu

Visit the Armenian Studies Program website at:
www.armenianstudies.csufresno.edu

Armenia Semester Abroad Program
www.armenianstudies.csufresno.edu

Travel fellowship: Travel fellowships are available to qualified applicants who are accepted into the CSUF Semester Abroad Program through BirthRight Armenia/Depi Hayk (BR/DH). (See below for Eligibility). The travel fellowship covers reimbursement of roundtrip economy class airfare at the average price for that period upon successful completion of the program and BR/DH requirements.

The application form is posted at:

http://www.birthrightarmenia.org/opportunities/step.php

The eligibility criteria for BR/DH applicants: To be eligible for a Birthright Armenia travel fellowship, the participant must be of Armenian heritage (at least one grandparent), between 18 and 32 years of age, must have graduated high school and have not previously received a BR/DH travel fellowship. Former resident-citizens of Armenia are only eligible if they can prove by official documentation that they left Armenia before the age of 12. In addition to successful completion of coursework, in order to receive travel fellowship reimbursement, students must participate in havak-meetings and fulfill BR/DH community service requirement.

In summary, the basic requirements for a Birthright Armenia travel fellowship are as follows:
a. Study Abroad Certificate, which confirms that the participant has competed credits of 13 units in total from YSU on Armenian Studies.
b. Community Service Certificate, which confirms that the participant has completed a minimum 10 hours per week of volunteer work during the semester program (credits of 2 units).
c. Continuing Involvement Proposal. Each participant must submit a short 1-2 page proposal before departure from Armenia for how s/he promises to stay involved in Armenia related projects.
d. Basic Armenian Language Proficiency Certificate. Each participant must demonstrate or acquire basic Armenian speaking, reading, writing and listening skills in the course of their BR/DH sponsored program. This requirement will be satisfied by successfully completing the 4-credit Armenian language course during the Semester Abroad program.

Additional Information

The information above as well as additional information on the Birthright Armenia program can be found at http://www.birthrightarmenia.org

Questions regarding the Birthright Armenia program can be sent to: info@birthrightarmenia.org