Welcome to the Institute of Armenian Studies, a hub of research and learning at USC that studies the contemporary Armenian diaspora and Republic of Armenia.
My Armenian Story
Discover and record individual journeys. Piece them together and expand the national story. My Armenian Story is a resource base that reflects the scope and depth of the Armenian experience in the Diaspora.
Research & Scholarship
We conduct, foster, and make accessible cutting-edge research in Armenian Studies, offering new perspectives and insights.
Educational Excellence
We provide robust educational programs and mentorship that empower students and academics with Armenian Studies knowledge, producing the next generation of global scholars and leaders.
Public Engagement
We produce public-facing programming that provides opportunities for intellectual and cultural engagement, while building transnational connections to support and amplify Armenian Studies scholarship.
Artsakh Uprooted: Aftermaths of Displacement
Artsakh Uprooted: Aftermaths of Displacement, a daylong symposium, will bring together visionary thinkers, academics, and artists to confront loss, resilience, and the untold stories shaping Artsakh’s reality. The dynamic line-up will center voices from Artsakh as well as multidisciplinary contributions from USC and the diaspora, impacting global discourse on dispossession and cultural erasure. See the press release for more information on a day of insightful discussions, live performances, film screenings, photo exhibits, and more.
When: November 2, 2024
Where: USC Bovard Auditorium
Armenian Studies Courses
The Institute offers students from all majors and backgrounds the opportunity to enroll in two interdisciplinary courses, MDA 330 and MDA 333, which focus on Armenian topics from global and diverse perspectives. Each course is offered once per semester, allowing students to deeply engage with the material. Click below to learn more about available courses at USC.
Language Therapy with Dr.K
Rolling into its fourth year of production, Language Therapy with Dr. K, hosted by sociolinguist and Institute Director Dr. Shushan Karapetian, is a podcast series that explores language in all its dimensions. Join Dr. K as she delves into conversation with leading scholars, educators, and practitioners about the unexpected ways that languages shape our world.
An intellectual space for scholars, educators, artists, and practitioners to critically debate the intensely relevant role of language in all social contexts – from the burdens of diasporic mother guilt, to myths about bilingualism, to post-colonial hybrid identities, to AI and much more.
From Our Studio
Scholars in conversation about topics that matter.
