Zarmanazan is a creative, interactive language immersion program in Western Armenian. It creates an environment in which language acquisition takes place naturally, through participative activities. Armenian language proficiency is not a prerequisite.
Every participant is encouraged to take initiative, to develop at her or his own pace, and to create collaboratively.
All facilitators specialize in creating a safe and engaging language acquisition environment while contributing their expertise across artistic, cultural, educational and even sporting domains.
Following online pre-meetings for initial introductions and small group activities, all Zarmanazan participants convene in a natural setting for several weeks of communal sharing during the summer.
Zarmanazan France is registered with the French Ministry of Education and Youth.
Zarmanazan California is approved by the Kern County Environmental Health Division.
Zarmanazan programs are open to all children, young adults and teachers in the Diaspora.
Some workshops are for specific age groups.
Others are designed for a multi-age experience, reflecting the inclusive nature of daily activities.
All Zarmanazan activities are delivered in Western Armenian. Throughout the stay, excursions are organized to explore the natural and cultural sites surrounding the camp, enhancing the overall experience for participants.
Young adult participants are invited to get involved in the organization of the stay, to take an active part in its daily life, and when they wish, they can join the facilitators in workshops for minors.
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This program is aimed at current & future teachers of Western Armenian in bilingual schools around the world. Full-time schools exist in Europe (Bulgaria, Cyprus, Greece), in the Middle East (Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Egypt, Turkey, Israel), the Americas (US, Canada, Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil), and in Australia).
The program seeks to impart the ability to critically asses the current pedagogical canon and to encourage the pursuit of one’s professional development.