Yerevan to hold international symposium devoted to German studiesMay 12, 2009 - 20:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Despite the difference between their language standards, German and Transcaucasian languages maintain close ties. International experts are scheduled to meet on May 14 and 15, 2009. The meeting is aimed at promoting further linguistic research, developing German studies and international cooperation of Armenian linguists.The main topic to be discussed on the second day of symposium will be devoted to language didactics problems. Apart from Armenian and German representatives, the symposium will also be attended by researchers from Azerbaijan and Iran. The symposium will be presided over by Mattias Fritz, Professor at Yerevan State Linguistic University after Brusov. He has been appointed as long-term lecture in Armenia by German Academic Exchange Service. The event is funded by DAAD and German Embassy in Armenia. Top stories David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with Stephan Schütz, Executive Partner at Gerkan, Marg and Partners. The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. Partner news | Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan. Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem." U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says. Family of Ilham Aliyev’s security chief owns vast property in UK As head of security for Azerbaijan’s president, Eyyubov is closely trusted by one of the world’s most authoritarian leaders. |