Second Installment of Armenian Language Course Begins in Diyarbakir

DIYARBAKIR, Turkey (A.W.)—The second installment of an Armenian language course offered in Diyarbakir/Dikranagerd was launched on Nov. 6. Nearly 30 students who received certificates for completing the first course enrolled in the second one to improve their language skills. Fifteen new students have also signed up.

Students from the Armenian language class in Diyarbakir

The course is taught by Kevork Fikri Çalış, who told the Armenian Weekly that while last year the course focused on grammar and sentence structure, this year, the emphasis will be on conversational Armenian.

The first installment was offered from March 1 to May 1, 2011.

The courses are possible through the joint efforts of the Diyarbakir Sur Municipality, Kurdi-Der, and the Armenian Foundation. They are being held at Kurdi-Der’s building.

Gulisor Akkum

Gulisor Akkum

Gulisor Akkum is a journalist based in Diyarbakir. She received her sociology degree in 2003 from Dicle University. She has written articles for the Armenian Weekly since 2009, and is the Weekly's correspondent in Diyarbakir since October 2012.

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