For five days from June 20 to 24, European Literature: Armenian Language and Culture was held as a course offered by Hokkaido Summer Institute (HSI) 2022.
The world-renowned Armenian linguist Dr. Hrach Martirosyan and the young and prospective Associate Professor Karen HAMADA from the University of Tokyo were invited to be part of this program. They gave intensive lectures with Professor Satoshi TODA at the Laboratory of European and American Literature, Faculty of Humanities and Human Sciences, Hokkaido University. Through these lectures, which were offered online, participants had the opportunity to learn about Armenian language and culture.
Based on his etymological research, Dr. Martirosyan explained the historical process of how present Armenian language and culture grew from the Indo-European Family. He also addressed academic challenges surrounding topics such as cultural vocabulary, mythology, and onomastics. Associate Professor Hamada gave an overview of the history of Christianity and literature in Armenia.
Using online communication tools effectively, the lecturers made these online lectures no less effective than those given in classrooms. Participants expressed their gratitude for the great care taken to help them better understand the lectures.