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January 29, 2019

Lang. Training: Summer Workshop (Indiana U)

Deadline for Applications: February 1, 2019

The 2019 Indiana University Summer Language Workshop is accepting applications for intensive summer courses in: Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian (BCS), Estonian, German, Hungarian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Russian, and Ukrainian, as well as 17 other languages.

* Courses run June 3 to July 26
* Russian Levels 1 and 2 run May 28 to July 26
* 2 semesters of instruction in 2 months (6-10 credits)
* Immersion options available for Russian
* Extensive cultural programming
* In-state tuition for all participants
* Wide range of scholarships and fellowships available. See https://languageworkshop.indiana.edu/funding/ for details.

Apply before February 1, 2019 for priority admission and funding.

Title VIII Domestic Fellowships of up to $6,500 and Title VIII Overseas Fellowships of up to $8,000 are available to support U.S. graduate students, area specialists, and scholars studying the languages and cultures of Eastern Europe and the countries of the former Soviet Union. Apply by February 1, 2019.

Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) fellowships are available to support of graduate and undergraduate students studying less commonly taught languages and cultures, in particular those considered to be of critical interest to the United States. Apply by February 3, 2019.

Find more details and apply at: http://languageworkshop.indiana.edu .

Questions? Write to languageworkshop@indiana.edu or call +1 812-855-2889.

January 15, 2019January 18, 2019

Study Abroad: Intensive Russian Language Program (Russia)

Deadline to Apply: February 15, 2019

Advanced Russian Language & Area Studies Program (RLASP)

Dates: June 6 – August 8, 2019 (Russia) / June 11 – August 11, 2019 (Almaty)

Program Features:

20 hours per week of intensive coursework in Russian grammar, conversation, and phonetics, as well as Russian literature, history, political science, and mass media
Small class sizes (4 – 6 students) — all courses taught in Russian
Weekly cultural activities and extended regional field study excursions led by U.S. resident directors
Pre-departure orientation in Washington, DC and in-country orientation
U.S. undergraduate and graduate academic credit in Russian language from Bryn Mawr College
Special fellowship from U.S. Department of Education — Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad (Moscow only): $5,000
Special fellowship from U.S. Department of State — Title VIII Language Fellowships: up to $6,000.

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January 10, 2019January 10, 2019

Grad Program: MA in Creative Writing in Russian (Moscow)

Application opens February 2019

For fiction/non-fiction writers in Russian.

MA “Creative Writing” is:

Practical and theoretical/historical courses, such as Creative Writing Workshop, Storytelling in Different Media, Literary Editing,Poetics of Novel and Screenwriting;
Unique professors and teachers, among them famous Russian writers, screenwriters and critics – Marina Stepnova, Lyudmila Ulitskaya, Lev Danilkin, Sergey Gandlevsky and Maya Kucherskaya as well as prominent philologists, authors of academic and non-fiction books Oleg Lekmanov, Ekaterina Lyamina and Alexey Vdovin;
Participation in open readings, discussions and literary expeditions, publications in students’ projects;
International exchange – lectures and workshops of the leading specialists in Creative Writing, students’ exchange in the best world universities;
Help and support in the process of employment in various publishing houses, editorials, Mass Media, high schools and universities and PR;
Creation and participation in cultural projects;
Flexible timetable enabling students to work while studying.

Our graduates already work in the best publishing houses, universities and schools in Moscow. Their writing is published in the authoritative literary magazines. Their projects (such as prize “_Litblog” for the best literary blogger and first Creative Writing Internet resource in Russian “Mnogobukv”and collections of prose) have gained much attention.

Language of instruction: Russian

You can apply to non-paid place as a foreign student in February. Looking forward to seeing you at Higher School of Economics!

More information about the programme: https://www.hse.ru/en/ma/litmaster

January 9, 2019January 14, 2019

Study Abroad: Intensive Russian | Yanka Kupala State University (Belarus)

Application Deadlines: January 25, 2019 (winter school); May 25, 2019 (summer school)

Russian Language Winter School: February 10-23, 50 hours, €210

Russian Language Summer School:August 4-24, 70 hours, €325

We are pleased to invite you to take part in Russian Language Winter / Summer School at Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno. You will have an opportunity not only learn Russian, but also discover a new country, get acquainted with its traditions, meet new friends and attend a lot of interesting events.

Who can participate?

The program of the School is designed for those, who would like to improve their knowledge of the Russian language and explore Belarusian culture. The classes will be conducted in small groups (max. 8 participants), which will be formed according to the level of the Russian language proficiency.

What are you going to receive?

a four-hour Russian lesson a day with an experienced teacher;
a 10 hour elective course: Business Russian / Karaoke in Russian / Belarusian language;
a cooking class;
lectures on Belarusian history and culture;
excursions around the city of Grodno;
a visit to one of the enterprises of Grodno;
a daily opportunity to practise Russian with Belarusian students;
the certificate of participation.

At extra cost: day-tours outside Grodno at the weekend

How to become a participant?

Just fill the application form at our website: http://rls.grsu.by/en/apply

till January 25, 2019 (Winter School),

till May 25, 2019 (Summer School)

Do you have any questions?

Call us + 375 29 569 88 12, + 375 152 68 02 29 or write an email rls@grsu.by.

January 9, 2019January 14, 2019

Study Abroad: Harvard (Tbilisi, Georgia)

Application Deadline: January 31, 2019

Dates: June 8 – August 3, 2019

2019 Faculty: Dr. Oksana Willis

Advance your Russian-language skills while exploring Georgian culture, history, literature, and film, including Georgia’s longstanding cultural and political relationship with Russia. The ancient capital city of Tbilisi, which is rapidly developing itself for the twenty-first century, offers a distinctive and fascinating site for continuing your Russian-language learning. You’ll also take several trips within Georgia – to Mtskheta, Davit Gareja, Gori, Borjomi, Batumi, and Kazbegi — to gain a deeper understanding of the Georgian nation and its regional context. Students can use their Russian in hands-on situations with a Russian theatrical troupe.

Program Structure

Your studies include intermediate-Russian language courses every weekday with additional opportunities to explore Georgian and Russian culture, history, literature, film, and food. Note: A pre-departure basic introduction to the Georgian language and alphabet will be available for participants and additional non-credit Georgian language study may be arranged as part of the program in Tbilisi for those desiring to study Georgian.

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January 9, 2019January 10, 2019

Study Abroad: Alternative Spring Break Programs (Russia)

Application Deadline December 1, 2019

(www.serendipity-russia.com/edex.html).

VLADIMIR (first week in March): Help several community organizations, including the Youth Health and Education Center, Karl Liebnicht Orphanage, Russian Orthodox Church, Handicapped Children’s Association “Light”, Vladimir Regional Veterans’ Home and others, while interacting with Russian university students and experiencing the delight and wonder of provincial Russia.

MUROM (second week in March): Help university students at the Murom Institute (an affiliate of Vladimir State University) to improve their English language skills; prepare audio and video materials for their English language program. During the Soviet period Murom was a closed city. Today it remains isolated from traditional tourist routes. Foreign language faculty and students are eager for contact with native English speakers.

January 9, 2019May 30, 2019

Study Abroad: Intensive Russian Program (Russia)

Deadline to Apply: Accepted All Year

(www.serendipity-russia.com/studyrussian.html)

Approximate program fee: one-to-one instruction group instruction (2-5+ people, 15-35% discount)

Four weeks $3,651 $2,994 – 2,254

Six weeks $5,009 $4,133 – 3,044

Eight weeks $6,367 $5,272 – 3,834

Longer and shorter programs, from one week to a year, are also possible. Continue reading “Study Abroad: Intensive Russian Program (Russia)”

January 9, 2019January 10, 2019

Study Abroad: Vanderbilt University’s Maymester (Russia)

Deadline January 27, 2019

(https://www.vanderbilt.edu/summer/maysession/russ-2210.pdf)

The program includes community service, lectures on topics being explored by student-participants (politics, economics, sociology, culture, history, art, etc.), Russian language lessons, interaction with Russian university students, excursions to Moscow, St. Petersburg, and provincial towns, home stays, and opportunities for reflection.

“…any expectations I could possibly have had were surpassed. …I participated in a culture without being a tourist…and spent [time] outside of my carefully constructed comfort zone. The experience was nothing short of changing my worldview.” (Vanderbilt University student)

January 8, 2019January 14, 2019

Study Abroad: Russian Language/Math (Moscow)

Deadline: April 15, 2019

HSE International Summer University https://www.hse.ru/international/summer in Moscow, REU in math https://math.hse.ru/en/reu and Russian language intensive course https://www.hse.ru/en/rfl/intensive are accepting applications. The Summer U. or REU can be combined with courses of Russian language on various levels, starting from beginners. All courses are taught in English. More courses in various fields, including Russian studies are available via the Summer University website https://www.hse.ru/international/summer

Summer is a great time in Moscow, when there is a lot of sun, weather is rather cool and it will not interfere with the regular studies. Participants can choose to stay up to two months or just two weeks, according to their interest, schedule and travel plans. Students from all over the globe live in HSE affordable and safe dorms and enjoy various activities together.

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January 8, 2019January 11, 2019

Language Training: Intensive Language Programs | Summer 2019 (Russia, Kazakhstan)

Deadline: February 15, 2019

American Councils Study Abroad is accepting applications for Summer 2019 programs! We are excited to offer the following programs for the Summer 2019 term:

Intensive language programs:

Advanced Russian Language & Area Studies Program (RLASP)

RLASP offers participants the unique opportunity to study Russian language and area studies in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Vladimir or Almaty, Kazakhstan while pursuing volunteer opportunities, internships, and cultural interests in an overseas immersion setting. (Language prerequisite: two semesters of Russian) Continue reading “Language Training: Intensive Language Programs | Summer 2019 (Russia, Kazakhstan)”