This class was the most shockingly interesting class I had ever taken in my life. I liked the topic so much I decided to add an Armenian studies minor to my major.
Interestingness aside, Professor Hovhannisyan is the most down to Earth, understanding, and caring professor you will ever have at UCLA. She makes every class different and engaging. We had in class debates, presentations as our midterm/final, and honestly the best time in class. If you're thinking about it, TAKE THIS CLASS!

Professor Hovhannisyan is the sweetest, most thoughtful, caring professor I have ever had. She genuinely cares about all her students and wants more than anything for us to succeed. She explained our homework during class times, so we knew exactly what to do before class next time, and the workload was very manageable and fair. We would spend class time the next day going over what was assigned to us and the correct answers (homework was graded based on completion). She was also very understanding with students who were at different levels in their Armenian language knowledge and made sure to help everyone along the way. We had an oral midterm, and it was very well explained to us what we would be asked on the midterm day beforehand. Our class discussions were all very engaging and interesting, and we often times didn't realize how fast class time flew by! Overall, best professor I've had at UCLA.

This class was very interesting. We read Sasna Tsrer, and I’m really glad we did because I never read it back in Armenia. I’m happy I finally got the chance to read it here. We also did a big class project, and it was so much fun. Everyone was engaged, and we created a great quiz for kids to learn about Sasna Tsrer in a fun and simple way.
The professor was amazing. She explained everything clearly, was very patient, and always made sure the whole class understood the material. She created such a warm and comfortable environment where everyone felt supported. Her passion for Armenian culture made the class even more enjoyable. I’m really thankful for how much effort she put into helping us learn and stay involved.

If you want to learn about different Armenian traditions and really understand how marriages worked in the old days, you should definitely take this class! It was honestly so interesting. Every day, the professor assigned us slides to work on, and the material was engaging from start to finish. Everyone in the class stayed involved because the topics were meaningful and connected to our culture. We also had a lot of group presentations, which made the class even more fun and interactive. You learn so much, and you actually enjoy the process. I’m really glad I took this class.

Hello! This is honestly the best class I have ever taken. It brought back so many memories from Armenia and I loved feeling connected to my culture again. Ms. Hovhannisyan is the sweetest professor. She explains everything clearly, makes sure everyone understands the material, and is always supportive and patient. This isn’t a class where you can just sit back and chill, but if you do the homework, stay engaged, and participate in class, you will enjoy it so much. You actually learn, you feel welcomed and it becomes a really meaningful experience. I’m very grateful I took this class.