Practical Russian Language Summer School

  Estonia

Narva

Term: Summer 
Dates: July 27 - August 5, 2009

Description: The courses are orientated to development of speaking skills and enrichment of students' vocabulary. The study process is based on discussions of actual topics as well as game-like tasks for development of spoken, situation-based language. There are audio and video materials used during the course.

The program includes a cultural programme for getting acquainted with Ida-Virumaa and Narva as well as review of documentary and feature films, etc.

* Practical Spoken Russian language (B1), 3 credits (4,5 ECTS credits)
- for participants from both Estonia and abroad, whose level of Russian language is A2 (Basic Level)
- July 27 - August 05, 2009

* Practical Spoken Russian language (A2), 2 credits (3 ECTS credits)
- for participants from both Estonia and abroad, whose level of Russian language is A1 (Elementary Level)
- July 30 - August 05, 2009

Highlights:
Why study Russian in Estonia?
- Almost 26 % of the population in Estonia are Russians.
- In Narva, 97% of the town population are Russian native speakers and therefore the Russian language and culture are well preserved.
- EU citizens are free to enter Estonia.
- Lonely Planet says about Estonia: "The vowel sounds are deep, the food is rich and the experiences unique." Come and find out more!   

Why study Russian in Tartu University Narva College?
- Tartu University has 11 faculties, 6 colleges (a college is a regional faculty of a university) and 4 research institutions. The only classical university in the country and in its areas of activity, Tartu University seeks to achieve the highest possible standard.
- Tartu University Narva College offers higher education and in-service trainings of Tartu University quality in the north-east of Estonia.
- Narva is the easternmost point of the European Union and the only location in Estonia that offers an unobstructed view of Estonia's neighbour Russia, St. Petersburg is only 140 kilometres from Narva.
- The Russian language studies are in Narva supported by the Russian language environment.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: 409-477 EUR

Accommodation is provided for an additional fee:
- 32 EUR for one place in a double room of the hostel of Narva College for the week. Each apartment has a kitchen, WC, shower room and a TV set.
- 157-179 EUR for one place in a double room of the city hotel "Inger" for the week (breakfast and parking place are included).

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Estonia Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 10-15

Application Process Involves:

• Transcript
• Written Application

University of Tartu, International Relations Office's Mission Statement: The University of Tartu is a national university uniting different branches of science. The mission of the University of Tartu is to act as the guardian and advocate of a highly educated Estonia through internationally acclaimed research and the provision of research based higher education.

Year Founded: 1632