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Location:
Moscow - Russia
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Host Institution: The State University: Higher School of Economics
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Language of Instruction: Russian and English
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Academic Credit Available: Yes
Overview
A five-week summer program focusing on area studies, Contemporary Russia offers courses in Russian culture, politics, and economics; all content-based classes are taught in English by faculty of the State University: Moscow Higher School of Economics, one of Russia's most prestigious centers for the study of social sciences. Program participants also receive six hours per week of elementary Russian language instruction. (Participants with prior training in Russian who wish to join the program will be provided instruction at the appropriate level; we are able to accommodate participants at all proficiency levels.)
The academic program also incorporates weekly working-group meetings with fellow participants to promote lesson planning and curriculum development for area-studies courses taught in U.S. elementary and secondary schools. Other program features include room and board with Russian families or in university dormitories; weekly cultural excursions; a full-time U.S. resident director; eight semester-hours of academic credit through Bryn Mawr College; and pre-departure orientation in Washington, D.C. Program fees include round-trip international travel from Washington, D.C. to Moscow; room and board; international health insurance; and Russian visas.
Academic Credit
Academic credit is available.
Participants receive undergraduate- or graduate-level academic credit for their participation in the Contemporary Russia program. Academic credit is made available through Bryn Mawr College.
Eligibility
Program is open to undergraduates, graduate students, professionals, and secondary-school teachers at all levels of Russian-language training. Participants with no prior training in Russian-language are eligible to apply.
Housing/Accommodation
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Dormitory
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Homestay / Host Family
Program Costs
Please visit our website for further information. Financial aid is available for students and professionals participating in the summer program.
Costs
Include: Program costs include roundtrip international airfare, tuition, room and board, international insurance, a Russian visa, and other program costs.
Financial Aid
Yes.
U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible to receive significant funding through American Councils from U.S. Department of Education grant support. Elementary- and secondary-school Social Studies and History teachers are also eligible for funding. Many colleges and universities also provide financial support for participation in American Councils' programs.
Dates
Summer program: tentative program dates are June 24 through July 28.
Contact
American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS
Russia & Eurasia Outbound Programs
1776 Massachusetts Ave NW, Suite 700
Washington, D.C. 20036
Tel:
(202) 833-7522
Fax:
(202) 833-7523
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