May 16, 2013
Study Abroad: Summer Course of Polish Language and Culture
Start date: June 6
Bergiani School promotes Polish Language and Culture among people all over the world. The Summer Course of Polish Language and Culture 2013 is a Bergiani school, working in the interests of the development of Polish language and culture.
For Whom:
-Anyone interested in Poland, Polish language and culture
-Erasmus students who want to find out about Poland before studies
-People of Polish origin
-People who come from Poland and their families
Where:
Olsztyn: a city situated in one of the most picturesque and beautiful regions of Poland among lakes and forests
When:
-Terms 2 weeks: 6/30-7/13, 7/14-7/27, 7/28-8/10, 8/11-8/24
-Terms 4 weeks: 6/30-7/27, 7/28-8/24
Offering:
-Intensive courses of Polish language
-Friendly and experienced university teachers
-Small groups dependent on the level of language competence
-A large number of tourist and cultural attractions
-Great holiday time in beautiful surrounding
420 EUR 2 week registration till April 15th
445 EUR 2 weeks
760 EUR 4 weeks
40 EUR+ single room
140 EUR+ single apartment
Tel: +48 514 586 179/ +48 504 916 780
www.bergiani.com
info@bergiani.com
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May 14, 2013
Study Abroad: "East goes west-West goes east?" in Prague
Applications will be accepted until the end of June
An academic program "Spring University Prague 2013", taking place at Charles University in Prague (Czech Republic) during September 2013 (September 7-22)
Objective:
• to provide students with a broad understanding of the political, economic, social, and cultural development of
Europe after 1990
• to analyze the current challenges and risks to the development of Europe
Method:
• the course is interdisciplinary and combines multiple learning methods, such as lectures, workshops, roundtable
discussions, group-work and student presentations
Extras:
• numerous cultural, sport, and social activities which enhance the academic program
Price: 950 EUR (approx. 1225 USD)
Included in price:
• Tuition (all lectures, workshops, discussions, etc. as mentioned on our website)
• Cultural and social events (as mentioned on our website)
• Reading materials (an on-line version will be at your disposal after enrolling)
• Housing at the Hall of Residence
• 2 meals per day (breakfast and lunch)
Application: on-line http://summer-university.fsv.cuni.cz
Contact:
E-mail: summer.university@fsv.cuni.cz
Address: Summer University 2013
Charles University in Prague
Faculty of Social Sciences
Smetanovo nabrezi 6
CZ–110 00 Praha 1
Czech Republic
Tel: (+420) 251 080 250
Fax: (+420) 251 620 294
Skype: summer-university-prague
ICQ: 618-789-644
Facebook: Spring and Summer Universities Prague
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April 25, 2013
Study Abroad: Summer Course of Polish Language and Culture
The Bergiani school, working in the interests of the development of Polish language and culture, invites you to attend a Summer Course of Polish Language and Culture. Courses combine Polish language teaching with interesting aspects of Polish culture. Anyone interested in the program educational tours to Poland is welcome.
Located in Olsztyn: a city situated in one of the most picturesque and beautiful regions of Poland among lakes and forests.
Terms 2 weeks 30.06-13.07 / 14.07-27.07 / 28.07-10.08 / 11.08-24.08
Terms 4 weeks: 30.06-27.07 / 28.07-24.08
For more details visit: http://www.bergiani.com/en/course
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Study Abroad: New Master of Arts Degree Program in Central Asian Studies (Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan)
The American University of Central Asia in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, and its
Central Asian Studies Institute are happy to announce the opening of a new
MA program in Central Asian Studies in Fall 2013. The program will provide
students with a critical understanding of past and present social,
political, economic and cultural processes in Central Asia and a
proficiency in a local language at a level allowing them to conduct
independent research or professional work. Students enrolled in
the program become part of a vibrant academic and research community and
are offered the possibility, through the ongoing series of meetings,
lectures, seminars and round tables, to meet key political actors and
experts and to get in touch with a variety of visiting scholars.
The M.A. program is four-semesters long, but motivated students could also
be given the option of completing it within two semesters. On request, and
with a prior approval by their home universities, foreign students can be
admitted to the program for a single semester, combined or not with summer
field work, internship, or with AUCA Summer Language School (see
To learn more on the program, visit: http://www.auca.kg/en/
Further inquiries can be addressed to Svetlana Jacquesson at
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April 16, 2013
Study Abroad: Summer School for Foreign Students,National University of “Kyiv-Mohyla Academy”
Deadline: May 25, 2013
National University of “Kyiv-Mohyla Academy” (NaUKMA)
SUMMER SCHOOL FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS
“BETWEEN THE EUROPEAN AND EURASIAN UNIONS: DETERMINANTS, ASPECTS AND
CONSEQUENCES OF
UKRAINE'S POST-SOVIET TRANSFORMATION”
All information regarding the program can be found here: http://dfc.ukma.kiev.ua/coming-to-naukma/international-summer-programs/between-the-european-and-eurasian-unions
Those interested in participation should submit a competed application
form and other required documents (listed in the application form) by 25 May
2013 to the following e-mail address: larch@ukma.kiev.ua. Students will be
notified of participant selection results by 10 June, and should confirm
their participation by 17 June 2013. Course fee payments (partial) are due
by 01 July 2013 (payment details will be provided upon receipt of
confirmation of participation in the course).
All questions about the course and the application procedure should be
addressed to:
Larysa Chovnyuk, larch@ukma.kiev.ua
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March 21, 2013
Study Abroad: Summer School of the Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian language (Sarajevo, 22 July 22 - August 2, 2013)
Deadline: June 1, 2013 (for best price)
The Fifth Summer School of the BCS language in Sarajevo
22 July - 2 August, 2013
The Association Linguists is organising the fifth edition of the
Summer School of the Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian language this year.
The school lasts for two weeks, and consists of 40 classes of grammar
and conversation. Additional activities include cooking and folklore
workshops, translation classes, as well as a visit to a museum and a
regional film screening. This year, instead of paying a visit to
Mostar, we will travel to Travnik and Jajce, as a part of a one-day
field trip.
In case you are interested in taking more than the 40 classes that the
original Summer School offers, please let us know when you apply -
this year we are organising the additional 20 classes (60 classes in
total)! Our students will be able to opt for additional 5 days of
learning BCS with us, from 5 to 9 August.
This year we will be organising the C2 level for those who have
learned their grammar but still struggle with writing, as well as for
those whose mother tongue is BCS, but who have never studied it in
school.
Application process has already started, the price being 250 euro if
you apply before 1 June.
If you apply later, the price is 300 euro.
We offer a discount for those who do not want to attend the additional
activities and only wish to attend the classes (the price being 200
euro for two weeks and 300 euro for three weeks).
The accommodation is not included in the price.
For additional information, please visit:
http://www.lingvisti.ba/bsc-school/bcs-summer-school/description-of-the-school
You can also check our e-magazines to find info about the previous summers:
http://www.lingvisti.ba/download/7dcbab9d-bc71-4329-b3ee-b94917127195.pdf,
as well as some photos:
http://www.lingvisti.ba/o-nama/foto-album/cetvrta-ljetna-skola
If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact us!
Udruženje za jezik i kulturu Lingvisti
Association for Language and Culture Linguists
Alojza Benca 1/1, 71000 Sarajevo
Tel/faks: 033 645 343
www.lingvisti.ba
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March 15, 2013
Study abroad: Summer Russian Language Program at Maxim Gorky Literary Institute in Moscow
Deadline: June 21, 2013
The Russian Language Department at Maxim Gorky Literary Institute in Moscow, Russia offers a 4 week summer Russian language program for 2nd and 3rd year students of Russian.
Program dates: July 22 – August 23, 2013.
Students should arrive in Moscow on July 20 - 21.
The program consists of three modules:
Module I. Russian Language with a Focus on Communicative Strategies: 12 hours / week.
Module II. Russian language through the Cinema: 4 hours / week.
Module III. Russian Language through the Literature: 4 hours / week.
Afterclass activities will allow students to explore Russian culture with the most experienced and inspiring guides. The cultural program includes tours of Moscow and its suburbs, visits to Vladimir, Suzdal, and St. Petersburg.
Accommodation: students have a choice of staying with a host family or at the Institute’s residence hall. Homestay includes breakfast 7 days a week.
Application opens: March 11, 2013. Application deadline: June 21, 2013.
For questions regarding academic content please contact: t.e.nikolskaya@gmail.com.
For general program questions please contact the Literary Institute International Department staff: liternity@litinstitut.ru. Phone: +7 495 694 0812.
About the institute: http://www.litinstitut.ru.
About summer schools: http://www.litinstitut.ru/index.php?area=1&p=product&action=showdetails&id=7.
Program Fees
Tuition
Classes of 3 and more students – $1.300 / 4 weeks (per a student)
Classes of 1-2 students - $ 2000 / 4 weeks. (per a student)
Accommodation
With a host family - $ 850
At the dormitory - $ 650 (room for one)
$ 350 (room for two)
Culture, tourism and entertainment: base package - $500.
Miscellaneous (letter of invitation, airport transfers, studying materials, etc.) - $150.
Why Maxim Gorky Literary Institute?
- Highly professional Russian language instructors. Most of our teachers have a PhD degree in Russian language.
- Decades of teaching Russian to non-Russian speakers.
- Friendly environment. We are a small school and we like to pay close attention to every student.
- We are located in a historical XVIII century mansion in the very heart of old Moscow, on the Tverskoi Boulevard, next to The Pushkin Square
- This is a great place to learn about Russian literature and culture. The Institute teaches current generation of Russian poets, writers, literary critics and translators.
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February 19, 2013
Study Abroad: World of Young People: Universals and Specifics, Bashkortostan, Russia
Deadline: June 15, 2013
The Summer Camp Program for Students and other young people (18-35 years old) is a ten-day international program held at “University in Mountains”, Bashkir State Pedagogical University named after M. Akmulla on August 5-14, 2013. The Summer Camp Program consists of 4 parts: debates (roundtable talks) on vital issues concerning present day life of young people (morning and afternoon sessions), local craft workshops (Russian and Bashkir crafts), sport and hiking activities (horse riding, sport games, tourist safari) and entertaining part (talk shows, musical and dance presentations, disco dances). The monitors of panel discussions will include local as well as foreign professors from outside BSPU. Languages of communication: English and Russian.
Registration opens January 15, 2013 and closes June 15, 2013. Early-bird rates are available for participants who register by April 15, 2013.
* Early-bird fee (accommodation, meals, camp program, transfer Ufa – Aigir: 14 000 rubles (350 EUR, 450 USD)
* After April 15th fee: 17 000 rubles (425 EUR, 550 USD)
* Additional one day staying in Ufa (after coming back from Aigir) with a sight-seeing tour and staying at the university hotel is 1000 roubles (25 EUR, 32 USD)
* Visa support is provided
* Accommodation at the University hotel in Ufa is 15 EUR or 20 USD a day
For further information, please visit: http://bspu.ru/node/23866
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February 05, 2013
Study Abroad: Summer School in Contemporary Russian Politics
Deadline: May 24, 2013
St. Petersburg summer school in contemporary Russian politics
“Modern Russia’s Policy and Society”
June, 2013
We are delighted to inform you that St. Petersburg State University
Department of Political Science is now accepting applications for the
1st summer school in contemporary Russian politics to be held in June, 2013 in St. Petersburg.
This educational program welcomes mainly professors, undergraduate and graduate students in Political Science,International Relations,
International Law, Eurasian Studies, East European Studies and Global Issues. We also hope to foster academic exchange and create a circle of engaged specialists from Russia and other countries.
The program begins on June 17, 2013 and lasts till June 28,2013. The dead-line for the enrollment to the program is May 24, 2013.
Summer School program focuses on contemporary Russian political development as it is performed in the North-Western Russian Region which includes St. Petersburg and other Russian territories to the north such as Archangel, Murmansk and Petrozavodsk.
Such issues as Russia’s disintegration problem, Eurasian Union, Russia’s election campaigns 2011-1012, Human Rights and Social Obligations in Russia are new and vital for a better understanding of contemporary Russia and latest trends of its political development.
The Summer School will feature some exciting lectures and seminars, including :
-“The Ruling and the Ruled: civil society problems in contemporary Russia”
-“Russia’s parliamentary and presidential election campaigns 2011-2012“
- “Human Rights and Social Obligations in Russia: public opinion
engineering, mass media impact, non-governmental organizations and new Russian laws”
- “Political Power Elites and Business in the Russian
Federation: anti-corruption policy as a political factor”
-“Demography of the North-Western Russian Region and its impact on economics and politics”
- “North Western Russian Republic and Russia’s disintegration problem”
- “City Management in St. Petersburg”
- “City Politics and City Management in St. Petersburg: gubernatorial and city parliamentary election; Contemporary Megapolis Problems and Solutions”
- “Post-Soviet St. Petersburg in search of Post-Leningrad Identity” and others.
For Summer School 2013, we have attracted a stellar group of faculty representing leading St. Petersburg Universities and Institutes. We create exciting and informal intellectual atmosphere through lecture series, miniconferences and lively debates and discussions.
The working language of the program is English. We are ready to offer you a full package of optional services including visa support, pick up service (from/to airport or train station), Russian host family accommodation (breakfast included), and eight excursions as a part of educational program.
Don’t hesitate to ask any questions
info@russian-studies.org, phone +7 (812)274-14-85.
Contact person: Liuba Marchenko
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February 04, 2013
Study Abroad: Summer Russian Language School
Russian Language School "Enjoy Russian" offers intensive Russian language programs in Petrozavodsk,Karelia, Russia in the Summer 2013.
This program includes language lessons, Russian homestay, and a cultural program.
The cost of the two week program is 320 euroes and includes a language course (40 hours), and homestay (breakfast included).
There is a full scholarship available
For more information, go to www.enjoyrussian.com or email info@enjoyrussian.com
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January 08, 2013
Study Abroad: Vilnius Summer Program in Yiddish
Deadline: June 1, 2013
Vilnius Yiddish Institute proudly announces the 2013 Vilnius Summer Program in Yiddish. The four-week annual European Summer Program in Yiddish is internationally known for superb academic instruction and a rich program of cultural events. The program's four courses in Yiddish language and literature, ranging from beginners (Yiddish I) through to advanced (Yiddish IV), are university accredited. The cultural program (afternoons, evenings, Sundays) offer a broad array of activities designed to acquaint participants with modern Yiddish civilization. Everyone is welcome to join! For more information visit our website - http://www.judaicvilnius.com/en/main/summer/introduction.
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December 14, 2012
Prague Summer School 2013
Deadline: May 15, 2013
For ten years Prague Summer Schools bring talented students from around the world to spend an intensive academic week in the beautiful city of Prague. Selected international factulty of academics as well as practitioners turns each summer school into a working space where concrete aspects of important social, economic and political problems are tackled. Our aim is to contribute to understanding of selected current issues while fostering the international dialog.
Where: All Prague Summer Schools will take place in a beautiful part of central Prague, the Czech Republic.
Why: Prague Summer Schools are seven-day academic programs designed to bring together undergraduate and graduate students of various nationalities and academic backgrounds to enjoy a part of their summer in unique educational and cultural environment.
Visit www.praguesummerschools.org to discover the details about the upcoming programs. The website will direct you to the individual page of each summer school containing information on its academics, factulty, schedule, logistics, alumni feedback, and application process.
Early Bird Application Deadline: 30 April 2013
Final Application Deadline: 15 May 2013
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September 27, 2012
Study Abroad: Intensive Russian, American Home
The benefits of the American Home's long-standing Intensive Russian Program are provided to both individual and group participants:
+ experienced faculty specializing in teaching Russian to non-native speakers;
+ program and schedule customized to the needs of each student or group of students;
+ individual home-stay with a Russian family;
+ “Russian friend-conversation partner” program;
+ on-site administrative support;
+ well-equipped classrooms in a comfortable, home-like, atmosphere;
+ excursions to UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Vladimir, Suzdal and Bogoliubovo;
+ opportunities to meet and socialize with some of the more than 400 Russians participating in the American Home English Program and others;
+ opportunities to participate in a variety of activities—for example, volunteering at an orphanage
More info at www.serendipity-russia.com/studyrussian.html.
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