Armenian Language and Literature department to open in Nevshehir University, Turkey

PanARMENIAN.Net - The Turkish High Certifying Commission granted permission to the university of Nevshehir city to open the Armenian Language and Literature Department after coordinating it with the Turkish Foreign Ministry. The permission was granted at the appeal by professor Metin Hulagu, the dean of the Literature faculty of this university.



According to the professor, the establishment of this department will enable to improve bilateral relations and to cover the country's demand in relevant specialists. Taking into consideration the lack of teachers, the Nevshehir University has appealed for assistance to II Mesrob, the ecclesiastical head of the Armenian community in Turkey. He did not exclude the possibility to invite teachers form Armenia.



Earlier, professor Metin Hulagu, visited Armenia, where he established relations with teachers of the Yerevan University. Admittance of students to the Armenian Language and Literature Department of the Nevshehir University will begin in 2009 school-year. At present the Armenian language is taught in the Bogazichi Istanbul University.



Nevshehir city is located in the central Turkey, where the world-known Kappadokiya tourist centre is situated. The university in Nevhshehir city was established on 17 May 2007, Trend Azeri news agency reports.