Deadline: March 1, 2020
During this six-week program, students look at identity and ethnicity in Central Asia, embark on a horse trek in the mountains of Kyrgyzstan and explore Uzbekistan. They then select from one of two tracks, the first focused on language study (Russian, Kyrgyz, or Tajik) and the second on linguistic anthropology. All levels of Russian are accommodated, including beginner.
An extended track, with 4 additional weeks of intensive language study, is also available.
Dates: June 13 – July 26, 2020 (10-week option runs May 30 – August 9)
Application deadline: March 1
Cost: $5,495 (6 weeks); $7,995 (10 weeks)