Duke Summer Program: Russia, St. Petersburg

  Russia

• St. Petersburg: 
St. Petersburg

Term: Summer 
Dates: Early May- Late June

Description: Russian language and culture courses in St. Petersburg are offered in this seven-week, two-course program. Different levels of language study are available. Classes are taught at the University of St. Petersburg by faculty members of the University. A minimum of two semesters of college level Russian is suggested; however, beginning students may also be accepted, depending upon the number of participants. Students are housed either in an apartment hotel or with families.

Highlights: An excursion of several days to some area in the Russian Federation is being arranged, and will be announced later this fall. During the last week of the program, the group will be "on tour" in Moscow. In each of the Russian cities, the program will include visits to major sights as well as to cultural performances in the evenings (ballet, opera, theater, etc.). The program then returns to St. Petersburg for departure. Weekends and afternoons will be used for films and excursions to local sites and other cities near St. Petersburg.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: Inquire for more info.

Experience Required: yes

All classes are taught in Russian. A minimum of two semesters of Russian at the college level, or equivalent, is therefore strongly suggested. However, depending on the number of participants, beginning students may be accepted. All students who are accepted into the program must take a placement test before the spring semester ends.

Participants Travel to Russia Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript