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Online Summer Russian Language Program (Indiana University)

Indiana University has moved its summer language programs, including Russian 1-6, online. They are adding expansion sections to accommodate students whose summer plans have fallen through.

They are working to keep courses FLAS, Title VIII, and Project GO eligible in the online format.

Courses will continue to cover 2 semesters of material over 9 weeks (Russian 1-2) or 8 weeks (Russian 3-6).

The situation is developing faster than they can update their website, so course descriptions, funding details, and other published information may at times be out of date. Please contact languageworkshop@iu.edu for the most recent details.

Applications and course descriptions are at: http://languageworkshop.indiana.edu

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Online Russian Language Courses (University of Pittsburgh)

Deadline: May 15, 2020

Note: The following program has been moved online:

1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th-year Russian classes taught at the SLI provide the equivalent of an academic year’s worth of study. Classes meet on the University of Pittsburgh campus, Monday – Friday from 9am to 3pm. In addition to intensive language classes, students also attend Russian films, lectures on politics and culture, singing classes, and cooking classes.

DURATION: 8 weeks: June 15-August 7, 2020 (note these dates are updated as of 3/17)

ACADEMIC CREDIT: 8 CreditsEquivalent to one academic year of study

ELIGIBILITY: Available to undergraduate and graduate Pitt & non-Pitt students, working professionals, and retirees as well as Project GO-awarded ROTC students.

https://www.sli.pitt.edu/program/russian-domestic

****The Russian program will cover 2 semesters in 8 weeks, June 15-August 7 at Beginning through 4th-year levels. Classes for “Virtual SLI” will take place from 11-4:30 EST.
Our website and announcements are also lagging behind the pace of our planning and we are working on our formal announcement for release today. Inquiries may be directed to me: manukyan1@pitt.edu.

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Submissions Wanted for Online Periodical in Hungarian, Russian, and English

The RussianStudiesHu (https://www.russianstudies.hu/onlineperiodikahu.html) is an online peer reviewed academic periodical on Russistics in a single volume per year which is constantly complemented with new publications in the course of the same year. Furthermore, in the subsequent year, the papers already accepted and uploaded to the website will also be published in print form as the yearbook of the periodical.

Papers are accepted only in English, Russian and Hungarian. The RussianStudiesHu welcomes all colleagues interested in any part of the Eastern Slavic, Russian and Soviet history (including their Hungarian and Eastern European aspects), who submit a scientific paper observing the publication rules. Therefore, the RussianStudiesHu seeks to provide for a publication platform for authors from different research fields (history, liberal arts, social sciences, etc.).

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Free Open-Access Digital Russian Language Lessons for Heritage Learners

A team supported by the Middlebury College Kathryn Wasserman Davis School of Russian has been working on free open-access digital lessons for heritage learners of Russian. So far, we have completed a full module on Russian spelling. It has 14 lessons that cover the basics of the Russian sound and letter system through explicit explanations and numerous examples and comparisons between Russian and English wherever appropriate. The lessons are interactive and offer opportunities for comprehension checks and practice. These materials are not designed to be a complete course of study but rather to provide an introduction to the most challenging aspects of Russian grammar for heritage speakers who have minimal literacy skills but can speak and understand the language. The goal of the online modules is to enable heritage students to successfully study on their own or alongside traditional students. In order to create a sense of community among heritage learners, we created a dedicated section with language stories from our current and former students, and we welcome more stories from your students as well.

The website is a work in progress, and as of now you will see many placeholders where we plan to have material once it is created. We would welcome any feedback (or requests) you might have about lessons or the overall design of the website. Please send any questions or comments to Jason Merrill at jmerrill@middlebury.edu 

You can access the materials at http://digitalrussian.middcreate.net/heritage/  We hope they will be of use to you and your students.

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Soviet Literature Blog

Punctured Lines: https://puncturedlines.wordpress.com/

Punctured Lines aims “to highlight writing by those from the former Soviet Union now living in various diasporas and by those who live in the post-Soviet space …

Our outlook is feminist, and we particularly want to amplify traditionally under-represented voices.” 

For those in Slavic, items of interest might be things like Notable Books: Russian Titles in English Translation, 2009-2019, a roundup of prose and poetry by Russian women writers available in English, that can be used in your classes: https://puncturedlines.wordpress.com/2020/02/06/notable-books-russian-titles-in-english-translation-2009-2019/.  

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Online Russian Culture Course (Wayne State, Summer 2020)

Deadline: April 1, 2020

Intro to Russian Culture (RUS 2710)

1) TUITION: How much does an online course (4 cr) cost for non-Wayne students?

Non-WSU students can register as guests. They will have to pay full tuition based on their residency status.  You can compute the tuition at the following link: apps.reg.wayne.edu/tuition

2) DISCOUNTS & SPECIAL PROGRAMS

There are several special programs that allow students to take courses at Wayne through their home institution or at a discounted rate:

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Speed Mentoring Session and Networking Event

Event Date: February 27, 2020

Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm.

Where: Richmond Park Westchase (former Neighbors Health building)

Address: 10800 Richmond Ave. Houston TX 77042 

Mentors confirmed for the event:

Annie Yang – Economic Development Director, Harris County, Texas.

Ronald Sullivan – Managing Director Gazprom Marketing and Trading USA

Tom Ford – Senior Vice President at Moody Rambin, Office Tenant Representation.

Jason Brummerhop – Senior Vice President and Relationship Manager in Global Trade Solutions for the Global Banking team of Amegy Bank.

Kevin Pennell – Partner in Pennell Law Firm PLLC.


Registration is available through the link below.

https://conta.cc/2uKQomp

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Facebook Live Event: Focus on Internships (US Department of State)

Event Date: February 17, 2020 2-2:30pm PT

Join Micaela Schweitzer-Bluhm, Diplomat in Residence in Northern California, who will discuss internship programs where you can work in U.S. Embassies and consulates abroad and in Washington, DC. Learn about our internship programs in different bureaus which focus on everything from STEM to economics. Find out how you can apply for the Fall 2020 internships which open for application this month.

Register Here

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