Three lessons in linguistics, Armenian, by Andrea Scala

As part of Inalco's Armenological Encounters from May 21 to June 6, 2025. An exceptional cycle of conferences, workshops and round tables on Armenian studies, for specialists, students and the general public. This event is organized jointly by Inalco's Armenian Studies Section and the Société des Études Arméniennes.
Portrait d'Andrea Scala
Portrait d'Andrea Scala © DR‎

Three lessons in linguistics, Armenian, by Andrea Scala, Professor at the University of Milan, linguist.

Topics will include:

 

  • The contact between Old Armenian and other languages (Syriac, Middle Iranian, Greek): borrowings and their historical value
  • Middle Armenian as a witness to Levantine French
  • A reverse case: Armenian borrowings in Romani