EDUCATION
Ph.D. in Linguistics, Linguistics Institute of the Academy of Sciences, Armenia (1987).
Diploma in Philology with Excellence (M.A.), Yerevan State University, Yerevan, Armenia(1975-1980).
Certificate of Completion of the ESL Teachers School, California: US Peace Corps Cross-cultural and Language acquisition training, Tashkend (1992).
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
2002. Conventional Metaphors: A Cognitive Study. Materials of the 6th International Conference of Armenian Linguistics. Paris: INALCO. (.pdf)
In Press. A Handbook of Western Armenian, International and Area Studies Publishing Program UCB.
1999. Fixed Forms for Language Learners. Newsletter of the Center for Slavic and East European Studies, UC Berkeley. In Press A Handbook of Western Armenian: International and Area Studies Publishing Program UC Berkeley.
1995. Age Terms in Armenian: Semantic System and Historical Development. Monograph Publishing House of the National Academy of Sciences: Yerevan (in Armenian).
1994. Armenia and Armenians in the World. Editor. AUA: Moscow.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
| 2001-present: |
Lecturer. Western Armenian, UCLA Department of Near Eastern Studies |
| 1997: |
Instructor. Language Acquisition and Cultural Diversity related courses for teaching credential or MA programs at Chapman University. |
| 1994-2000: |
Visiting Scholar, Visiting Associate Professor. Linguistics Department, Department of Near Eastern Studies, and Center for Slavic and East European Studies, UC Berkeley. |
| 1989-1994: |
Professor. David Anhaght University of Humanities, Yerevan. |
| 1981-1997: |
Linguistics Institute of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Armenia, Yerevan. 1996-97 Senior Scientific Researcher; 1987-1996 SR, 1985-87 Junior SR. |
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Relationship between Language, the Mind and Reality.
Language acquisition, culture and cognition.
Language change, history of language.
Paremia: conventional metaphors and proverbs.
COURSES TAUGHT
UC Berkeley
- Principles of Language Processes and Communication. Translation Certificate Program.
- The Ancient History of Armenia and the Armenian language. Department of Near Eastern Studies
- ESL “English in Action Program
- Western Armenian, ASA
- The Structure of Armenian, ‘Linguistics 270’, Linguistics Department
Chapman University at Concord, Fairfield, Sacramento, Moreno Valley, CA
- Theories in Language Acquisition - ED 526.
- Voice, Diversity, Equity and Social Justice - ED 570.
- Language, Literacy, and Learning in the 21st Century: Embracing Diversity - ED 501.
- Theories, Methods, and Materials for Teaching English Learners - ED 523.
St. Mary’s College, School of Education, Moraga , CA
- Language Acquisition Theories and Introduction to Linguistics, CLAD 420.
- Introduction to Second Language Acquisition, SCED 419.
- First and Second Language Acquisition, ELCD 420.
- Teaching Linguistically Diverse Learners, ELCD 425.
- Grammar for Teachers, TESL 610.
- Linguistics for Teachers, SCED 421.
- ESL Methods and Materials, SCED 430.
David Anhaght University of Humanities, Yerevan
- Introduction to Translation Theory
- Theoretical Grammar of the English Language
- Theoretical Grammar of the Armenian language
- History of the Armenian Language
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