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Study Abroad: USA in Eastern Europe: Winds of Change Summer 2020

Deadline: February 23, 2020

Program Dates:
Pre-abroad Component: May 11, 2020 – May 17, 2020
Abroad Component: May 18, 2020 – June 11, 2020
Post-abroad Component: June 12, 2020 – July 24, 2020

Program Overview:
In the year 1989, the world drastically began to change for millions of people in the communist nations within Central & Eastern Europe. This ‘wind of change’ blew east and  eventually lead to the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Many of the people who brought about these changes were university students armed with only their voices, their minds, and their belief in democracy. For many of these nations, it was a peaceful process. For some, the euphoria was short lived and political and economic chaos ensued. This program will travel to five former communist nations (Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, Ukraine, and Georgia) to examine this time of change and its lasting legacy in the region. 

Our first stop will be Berlin (Germany) where we will visit the places where the ‘wind of change’ began to blow. The history of East Germany under communist rule will be discussed as well as the changes in society during the late 1980s that eventually helped lead to the end of the Cold War. We will visit former political prisons of the Stasi in East Berlin to better understand the brutality of communist rule in Germany. 

The next stop will be Warsaw (Poland) where we will meet with some of the leaders of the Solidarity movement and discuss the first democratic elections in Poland. While in a Poland, we will take a day trip to visit the shipyards in Gdansk where the Solidarity movement finds its roots. We will also spend time looking at modern Polish society as a young democratic nation and examine some of the challenges facing Poland today. 

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Grad. Program: Modern Languages and Cultural Studies (University of Alberta)

Deadline: January 15, 2020

The Department of Modern Languages and Cultural Studies at the University of Alberta invites applications to its innovative MA and PhD Programs in Modern Languages & Cultural Studies. We offer:

  • an interdisciplinary and transcultural focus
  • collaborative, student-centred programs
  • dual emphasis on academic and professional development

Modern Languages and Cultural Studies offers MA and PhD degree programs in four major areas: Applied Linguistics, Media and Cultural Studies, Translation Studies, and Transnational and Comparative Literatures.  Students develop and explore research questions in a creative, dynamic, and international learning environment that emphasizes both academic and professional training. Our large and distinguished faculty can guide diverse theoretical approaches to research—including gender and sexuality theory, visual cultural theory, urban studies, folklore, film theory, digital and internet studies, discourse analysis, second-language acquisition, and more—in time periods ranging from the premodern to the contemporary, in a wide range of languages, and in diverse cultural regions. In addition to research-focussed, thesis-based MA and PhD programs, we offer a course-based MA focussed on professional development. All of our programs feature interdisciplinary and transcultural seminars, a student-designed professional development portfolio, and colloquia that support collaboration and accelerated time to degree completion.

MA and PhD studies in Modern Languages and Cultural Studies at the University of Alberta means exposure to and engagement with a broad range of linguistic, national, and cultural perspectives in a setting that encourages collaborative problem solving, creative risk-taking, and critical reflection. Uniquely equipped with skills in cultural communication and a commitment to diversity, our graduates pursue careers in government, business, and academia as educators, researchers, communication experts, and global leaders.

For more information, please visit our website (https://www.ualberta.ca/modern-languages-and-cultural-studies/graduate-program-information) or contact mlcsgrad@ualberta.ca

Applications for Sept. 2020 admission are due no later than Jan. 15, 2020

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Internships: Cold War International History Project

Deadline: November 1, 2019

Spring 2020 Internships with CWIHP
The Cold War International History Project is seeking internship applications for the Spring 2020 semester. Interns work on-site at the Wilson Center and will support HAPP programs such as the Cold War International History Project (CWIHP), the North Korea International Documentation Project (NKIDP), and the Nuclear Proliferation International History Project (NPIHP). Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate or masters degree program, have graduated within the past year, or have been accepted to an advanced degree program in history, political science, library science, or related field within the next year. Internships are unpaid, though we do offer interns the opportunity to earn academic credit in accordance with their programs’ requirements. International students are eligible, but they must hold a valid F-1 or J-1 visa at the time of application and appropriate work authorization.

The deadline to apply is Friday, 1 November, 2019. We are currently seeking interns for the following positions:


Please see the position descriptions above for requirements and application instructions.

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Grad. Program: Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies (University of Kansas)

Deadline: January 1, 2019

The Center for Russian, East European & Eurasian Studies (CREES) at the University of Kansas is now accepting applications for the M.A. program in Russian, East European & Eurasian Studies for Fall 2020. The deadline to apply to the M.A. program to be considered for funding is January 1st.  For more information and to apply, visit our website. 

The KU Center for Russian, East European & Eurasian Studies (CREES) is nationally recognized as one of the leading institutions for the study of the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe.  The two-year M.A. program offers future professionals a comprehensive and interdisciplinary knowledge of Russia, Ukraine, the South Caucasus, Central Asia, and countries of the West Slavic (Poland, Czech Republic) and South Slavic (Balkan) regions. Students will gain advanced language skills and the ability to understand and analyze the complex events, history, and politics of the region. Our REES graduates have become leaders in a wide range of fields, ranging from higher education and government service to work in NGOs and the private sector.  An accelerated graduate program is available for students wanting to complete their REES MA within a 12-month or 18-month period. The accelerated FASt track is open to all graduate students, but specifically designed for Foreign Area Officers (FAOs).

Funding and Internships

  • Apply for a Graduate Research Assistantship (GRA) at Russian Review, the renowned Russian Studies Journal (salary: $17,000, in-state tuition). Interested applicants may contact Dr. Eve Levin, evelevin@ku.edu
  • Gain experience as a CREES/FMSO Security Analyst Intern, utilizing regional expertise and target language skills in the analysis of security related issues
  • Apply for the Bramlage and Willcoxon Scholarship, an annual fellowship of up to $4,000 for graduate students with a strong connection to Kansas
  • Study the Ukrainian language with the support of the Jarosewycz Scholarship, which awards up to $3,000 towards Ukrainian language classes 
  • Apply for the George C. Jerkovich Award, for graduate students who show a strong dedication to the study of Southeast Europe and the Former Yugoslavia ($1,500 per semester)
  • Study the Russian language with the support of the Clowes Russian Language Awards
  • Inquire about Graduate Teaching Assistantships (CREES students have received graduate teaching assistantships in Slavic, Humanities, and other language departments)

For more information about these funding opportunities, as well as additional graduate school fellowships, please visit our website.

International Engagement

  • Learn from 50+ affiliated faculty, who have conducted field work & research in the region 
  • Participate in excellent study abroad programs in Russia, Ukraine, Croatia, Czech Republic, Slovenia and Kazakhstan
  • Pursue a joint M.A. degree in Russian, East European & Eurasian Studies (REES) and a J.D. in Law
  • Consider combining the M.A. degree in REES with a Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity (12 hours) 
  • Attend a wide variety of international events and lectures by prominent speakers
  • Benefit from small classroom size, individualized guidance, and flexibility to design the program that best fits your interests and career goals
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Grad. Program: Center for Slavic and East European Studies (Ohio State University)

Deadline: November 30, 2019 (international students); December 13, 2019 (domestic students)

The Center for Slavic and East European Studies (CSEES) at The Ohio State University is now accepting applications for its MA in Slavic and East European Studies for autumn 2020. The application deadline for international students is November 30, 2019 and for domestic students, December 13, 2019.

The MA in Slavic and East European Studies is an interdisciplinary, terminal degree that prepares students for careers in the government, non-profit, or public sector, or to pursue a PhD. For those interested in a career in the public, military, or private sector, the CSEES MA provides them with the language skills and regional knowledge to understand and analyze the events, culture, history, and politics of a region or country within Eastern Europe/Eurasia. Those wanting to go on to pursue a PhD receive a foundation in the humanities and social sciences while developing a focused approach to the study of the countries of Eastern Europe and Eurasia. All students choose a topical and/or regional specialization, allowing students to customize the degree to their interests. To complete the degree, students may choose to either complete an MA exam, or defend a thesis.

Ohio State offers students the opportunity to study the Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian, Modern Greek, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Turkish, or Uzbek languages. It has strong faculty concentrations in Central Asia, Central Europe, Eastern Europe, Russia, and Southeastern Europe. With close to 90 affiliated faculty, CSEES MA students can take courses in architecture, culture, film, geography, history, international studies, law, linguistics, literature, political science, public health, public policy, and women’s, gender, and sexuality studies.

While in the program, CSEES organizes a variety of events and professional development opportunities for students. Additionally, students can pursue a dual degree with the John Glenn College of Public Affairs to enhance their skill set for the non-profit or government sectors, as well as numerous other options for graduate interdisciplinary specializations or minors. 

Interested students should contact the assistant director of CSEES, Eileen Kunkler, at kunkler.10@osu.edu.

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Study Abroad/Prof. Dev. : Roman Frontier Excavation Field School and Ground-Penetrating Radar Training Workshop (Transylvania, Romania)

Deadline: Ongoing

 https://www.archaeotek-archaeology.org

These programs offer a very extensive approach to the anthropology and archaeology of the Roman frontier environments, through field work, laboratory analysis and lectures. Concurrently, our intensive Ground-Penetrating Radar (GPR) program allows our participants to acquire a highly marketable skill set, becoming proficient in both GPR systems (250MHz and 500MHz) and  configurations used in near subsurface investigations. Our students will be able to experience several field approaches, ranging from Classical excavation, anthropological site exploration, as well as  geophysical (GPR) surveys. Our programs provide a complete and scientifically integrated approach to a Classical site, in a very complex environment. In a region fundamentally important to our understanding of European genesis.

Programs:

Roman Villa and Settlement Excavation – Identity and Wealth on the Roman Frontier
Location: Rapolt, Hunedoara County, Transylvania – Romania
Dates:
     Session 1: June 7 – July 4, 2020
     Session 2: July 5 – August 1, 2020
Team Size: 18 participants per session
E-mail: archaeology@archaeotek.org
Description: The integrated outcomes of our various field techniques have yielded extraordinary results: a rural built space of ca. one hectare, with massive fortification walls decorated with exterior frescoes, richly built two-story buildings, containing exceptional artifacts (well preserved bronze statues, jewelry, mint condition coins, writing implements, etc.). Our target excavation, the central building of the “villa” has already presented us with a very complex and surprising occupation sequence and practices.

Program Fees: US$ 1695 per 4-week session (program fees, equipment, room and board – see webpage for details).

Web Site: https://www.archaeotek-archaeology.org/roman-villa-excavation
Application Form: https://www.archaeotek-archaeology.org/application-excavation-and-gpr

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CFP: Bulgaria: Thirty Years After the Fall of Communism (Bulgarian Studies Association)

Deadline for abstracts: November 15, 2019

The Eleventh Conference of the Bulgarian Studies AssociationBulgaria: Thirty Years after the Fall of Communism
Library of Congress,
Washington DC, June 11-12, 2020.

The Bulgarian Studies Association welcomes abstracts from BSA members in good standing. Individuals wishing to submit an abstract who are not BSA members may register for membership at https://bgstudies.org/about-us/membership before submitting an abstract.

The deadline for submission of paper abstracts is November 15, 2019. Papers may be in any discipline and on any topic related to Bulgaria or the Bulgarian language. The abstract must not be longer than 300 words. It is to be submitted in PDF form, attached to a cover e-mail giving the abstract title and the applicant’s full name, institutional affiliation and email address.  The e-mail should be sent to Markus Wien, BSA President and Chair of the program committee at mwien@aubg.edu.

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Study Abroad: UCSD Global Seminars Program (Irkutsk)

Deadline: February 1 (early bird) or March 1, 2020

Please invite your students to apply to a new summer program we will be offering in Siberia this coming summer 2020 through the UCSD Global Seminars Programs. Students will enroll in Summer Session I (June 28-August 2) and receive credit for two 4-unit courses, LTEU 152 and 153. LTEU 152 is an Ethnic Studies course focused on the Buryats, Indigeneity, and Identity, while LTEU 153 is a multidisciplinary Environmental Studies course on Lake Baikal. Both courses will include a Russian language instruction component, but no prior knowledge of Russian is required. The courses will be rich in experiential learning. We will be based in Irkutsk and partner with students and specialists at Irkutsk State University, but we will also travel to Moscow, Petersburg, Olkhon Island, Balagansk, and Ulan Ude. We will work with the Great Baikal Trail organization and spend a night out on the trail by the campfire. Let me know if you have any questions. For more information, you and your students can access the program link below, contact me by e-mail (below), or contact the Global Seminars Director Jim Galvin at the phone number listed below.

Thanks for your interest and for sending us your students!

Rebecca Wells, Lecturer in Russian
Literature Department, University of California, San Diego

For more information:

https://studyabroad.ucsd.edu/students/programs/global-seminars/irkutsk/index.html

Phone appointment with Jim Galvin, Director of UCSD Global Seminars. Call  (858) 534-1123 for appointment.

E-mail with Rebecca Wells, Faculty Leader at prwells@ucsd.edu.

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Grad Program: Slavic Languages and Literatures (University of Kansas)

Deadline: January 1, 2020

The Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures at the University of Kansas invites applications to its MA and PhD programs.

KU Slavic has a comprehensive program in Russian literature, as well as one of the few full-service linguistics programs nationally. A Slavic department in a proper sense, our department also offers extensive expertise in Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian, Czech, Polish, Slovene, and Ukrainian.  

The uniquely interdisciplinary nature of our program means that our students engage in the study of literature alongside the study of linguistics or language pedagogy. Our department offers faculty mentorship for students in areas of Slavic literary and cultural studies (including literary styles and genres; questions of empire, colonialism and postcoloniality; violence and trauma studies as reflected in literature; gender and sexuality; film, theater, and folklore) and Slavic linguistics (historical phonology, grammatical semantics, pragmatics, sociolinguistics, language contact, and second language pedagogy). Close ties with other KU units, such as the Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies, the Program in Jewish Studies, the Department of History, the Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, the Department of Theatre and Dance, and the Graduate Certificate Program in Second Language Studies make it possible for graduate students to complement their major field of study with additional minors. 

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Resource: Russian Cartoons

All the Ruslan Russian 1 video cartoons (“Better than the Simpsons!”) are now free online. There are 50 minutes of high quality cartoons with and without subtitles in Russian, in 10 lessons from beginner to A1 level, with illustrated dialogues, texts, poems and songs for learners and with about a dozen different voices, including artists from the Rossica Choir of Saint Petersburg. The cartoons were produced by Alexander Menshikov in Kaliningrad and follow the storyline of the Ruslan Russian 1 course. They will be useful both for learners working individually and for teachers in the classroom, and particularly useful for those teachers who want to inject some fun into their lessons!

To find them, go to www.ruslan.co.uk and follow the red link “Ruslan 1 Cartoons” or click here.

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