Armenian Language Revitalization Committee formedFebruary 25, 2014 - 15:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Upon the recommendation of the Representatives Assembly and the invitation of Western Prelate Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian and the Executive Council, last year a committee was appointed within the Western Prelacy to focus on the revitalization and preservation of the Armenian language in the United States. The committee held its first meeting on May 1, 2013. During subsequent meetings, the committee concurred that the use of the Armenian language, both oral and written, is in decline in Armenian communities of the Western United States. Maintaining that language vitality is essential to the sustainability of Armenian culture and identity in a Diasporic context, the committee embarked on strategic planning sessions to propose a plan for intervention and revitalization, Asbarez reports. Accordingly, the committee began to evaluate the root causes of this problem based on available research results and statistics, and to create a plan of action with a clear vision, mission, and strategic goals for spearheading a decentralized language revitalization program. Partnerships with schools, churches, organizations, political parties, media and interested individuals will be central to the program’s success. The Prelate and Executive Council announce that the committee will continue its mission as a standing body under the auspices of the Western Prelacy, as the “Armenian Language Revitalization Committee”. The committee is comprised of the following members: Dr. Haroutiun Armenian, Dr. Hagop Gulludjian, Sarkis Mahserejian, Jora Manoucherian, Vazken Madenlian, Dr. Talar Chahinian-Mahroukian, Dr. Vahram Shemmassian, Dr. Hasmig Baran, and Dr. Rubina Peroomian. “We are confident that this committee will expertly carry out this endeavor and in collaboration with community organizations, educational institutions, and media members will expand this undertaking to a pan-Armenian cause,” said the Prelacy. Related links: Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | Get Started: An educational platform for young startuppers The Get Started program which operates in two phases is an important platform for young startuppers. Byblos Bank Armenia celebrates Students' Day with scholarship recipients YSU students who received scholarships from Byblos Bank Armenia gathered in a casual setting to meet with the Bank's CEO, Hayk Stepanyan. Armenia border residents dissatisfied with delimitation Residents Kirants are dissatisfied with the results of the delimitation of the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan. “Great success”: Pashinyan pleased with new border protocol Pashinyan has described the signing by Armenia and Azerbaijan of a protocol on delimitation in Tavush as “a great success”. |