Ukrainian Language and Area Studies in L'viv

  Ukraine

Lviv

Term: Summer 
Dates: June 9 - July 25, 2008

Description: The proud and beautiful medieval city of L'viv has been the Western Ukrainian capital of culture for three centuries. Founded in 1256 by Danylo Halytskiy, this city of 850,000 is only 50 kilometers from the Polish border. Under the long reign of Danylo's son, Lev (1264-1301), Lviv came to be the capital city of the Galician-Volhynian Kingdom. More recently, L'viv has been in the vanguard of the new Ukrainian National Democratic Movement. The University of L'viv is the oldest university in Ukraine, established in 1661. The University, one of the two principal centers of learning in Ukraine, was later renamed for the great national Ukrainian writer, poet, and statesman, Ivan Franko (1856-1916).

The Program

This six-week program offers a unique opportunity for graduate students to study intensive Ukrainian language and area studies (political transition, society, economics, culture, etc.) in L'viv. Instruction is provided by regular faculty of L'viv University who have experience teaching American students. The program offers 150 class contact hours of language instruction. In addition to taking language and area courses, students will work with individual L'viv faculty on a research topic associated with their stateside field of concentration. The program includes a round-table discussion with representatives of several Ukrainian political parties. An on-site Program Director from the KU faculty accompanies the students.

Highlights: Excursions

The Program includes numerous teacher-accompanied excursions in and around L'viv, including the historic city center, various churches, and museums of history, ethnography, and architecture. The Program also includes three excursions outside L'viv: a three-day trip to the capital city of Kyiv; a two-day trip to the Carpathian mountains, with visits to Mukacheve and Uzhorod; and a one-day trip to the medieval castle of Olesko.

Cost in US$: Approximately $3,900

Additional costs: Airfare, passport and student visa, and personal expenses.

Note
All dates, costs, and program information are subject to change as necessary due to fluctuations in the exchange rate or other reasons.

Financial Aid

Since this program meets all Department of Education requirements for intensive summer language programs, eligible graduate students may use FLAS Summer Fellowships. KU students see the CREES website for more FLAS funding details. Non-KU students should check with their home institutions. KU students are also eligible for Study Abroad Scholarships.

Experience Required: no

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application