Education

Armenian education in virtual environment, everywhere and any time

20.07.2012

Modern information and communication technologies allow us to transcend all limitations of time and distance. All these technological features are being used by the Armenian Virtual College (AVC), the learning institute of the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) The goal of AVC is to establish education opportunities for all Armenians worldwide. The founding director of …

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Modern writers are no more pneumonic and untimely dead

30.03.2011

But it is anticipated that it will happen in the school textbooks. The school curriculum of literature is made in such a way that the knowledge of the students starts from Mashtos and ends with Hrant Matevosyan. So it is impossible to receive any information about the modern literature. Perhaps the reason is that, according …

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Open letter to the members of the Public Council from DILIJAN International School Project initiators

21.07.2010

15th July 2010 Dear members of the Public Council, In light of the public debate surrounding the introduction of amendments to the “Language Law” and educational system, we – the initiators of the DILIJAN International School project, as well as the members of the Board of Trustees, have heard from community representatives with words of …

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Craig Barrett’s visit to encourage IT development

14.07.2010

During the past years we have been suspicious to any award ceremonies and we don’t believe in such things anymore. People had the same reaction to the award ceremony of the IT sector in Armenia. “What science or information technologies can develop in our country if the scientists are receiving 45.000 drams a month and …

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He is not worse

08.07.2010

“After graduating from the International Quality School my grandchildren will continue their studies in abroad, thus it is Ashotyan’s problem whether he recognizes the diploma of that school or no. The certificate of this school is recognized everywhere in the world,” said the president of Grand Holding Hrant Vardanyan in answer to our question concerning …

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Our language – flexible but vulnerable

21.06.2010

The reaction over the opening of foreign language schools gained quite of a noise – protest actions, articles, press conferences, even a special internet webpage “Against the Change of the Law on Language.” It is indeed very good that the society is able to raise and support its concern over this process. It is no …

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I am you and I am not there

21.05.2010

By protecting the changes to the law on languages the minister of education of Armenia Armen Ashotyan is evidently sure that the danger of public complaint is not as serious as it seems. The Ombudsman of Armenia Armen Harutyunyan has also brought up arguments against the necessity of teaching mother language in the schools. He …

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From school to politics

15.02.2010

The Konrad-Adenauer  is  the German Christian Democratic foundation, which during the past years spread its activities in the South Caucasus as well. Although it is connected with the Christian-Democratic party it doesn’t depend on the party. And as the head of the South Caucasus office of the Konrad-Adenauer foundation Katja Christina Plate says it is …

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Special project for everyone

02.09.2009

Dear readers, hence in the Thursday edition of 168 Hours we will be publish information on educational, scientific, professional trainings, conferences, internships, exchange programs and scholarships of famous international organizations and educational institutions such as schools, colleges and universities. We get the mentioned information from international organizations, (including those operating in Armenia as well), educational …

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Special project for everyone

01.09.2009

Dear readers, hence in the Thursday edition of 168 Hours we will publish information on educational, scientific, professional trainings, conferences, internships, exchange programs and scholarships of famous international organizations and educational institutions such as schools, colleges and universities. We get the mentioned information from international organizations (including those operating in Armenia as well), educational centers …

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