Armenian and Hebrew language departments at Kayseri university inoperative because of staff problemsSeptember 22, 2010 - 18:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - An Armenian language and literature department that opened this year at Erciyes University in Kayseri attracted only four students this year following university entrance exams, according to staff at the school. The low interest is also compounded by a difficulty in finding personnel to teach the subject matter. Interest in the university’s Hebrew language and literature department was also similarly limited, with only nine applicants. In response, the entrance requirements will be lowered to encourage more students, said Professor Metin Hulagu, Deputy Rector of Erciyes University. The departments, however, have staff problems, said the deputy rector, adding that the university had arranged tenure for scholars from Yerevan and Athens to teach Armenian and Hebrew, but remained unable to proceed because of problems with the Finance Ministry, Anatolia News Agency reported. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | SBP instant transfers now available from 190 Russian banks to Armenia To receive money from Russian banks, easywallet users need to go to their easywallet accounts. Lemkin Institute urges Armenia to respect people’s right to dissent The Lemkin Institute has urged the Armenian government to respect people’s fundamental human right to express their dissent. French-Armenian journalist returns to France after 41-day hunger strike Nicolian said on social media on Sunday, June 2 that he needs to improve his health in order to “continue the fight”. Iran’s Red Crescent sends aid to Armenia’s flood-hit regions The Iranian Red Crescent Society has sent humanitarian aid to the victims of deadly floods that hit northern Armenia on May 25-26. |