Deadline: January 30, 2025
Harvard Summer Program in Tbilisi, Georgia
Dates: June 8 – August 3, 2024
Applications due: January 30, 2025
Program Director: Dr. Veronika Egorova
This eight-week program offers a unique blend of cultural and Russian language immersion in the ancient capital city of Tbilisi. Participants will have the chance to explore Georgian and Russian culture, history, literature, and film, making it an unparalleled experience for intermediate Russian language learners.
Key Program Highlights:
- Intensive intermediate-Russian language courses every weekday.
- Additional sessions for conversational practice and exposure to Georgian culture, history, literature, and film.
- Opportunities to engage with city experts, writers, artists, preservationists, politicians, and NGOs.
- Extensive travel within Georgia to gain a deeper understanding of the region and its traditions.
Course Details:
- RUSS S-BG Study Abroad in Tbilisi, Georgia: Intermediate Russian
- 140 hours of language instruction.
Living and Studying in Tbilisi:
- Stay in double rooms at a convenient hotel near the historical center.
- Classes held at the Georgia State Theater and Film University.
- Daily breakfast and dinner provided, with opportunities to explore Tbilisi’s renowned cuisine.
For more information or to apply, students can contact Dr. Veronika Egorova at egorova@fas.harvard.edu or Dr. Steven Clancy at sclancy@fas.harvard.edu.
This program offers a fantastic opportunity for our students to enhance their Russian-language skills while experiencing the vibrant culture of Tbilisi. I encourage you to share this information with your students, and if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the program directors.