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<P class=MsoNormal>I am writing to let you know about<B> ACLI</B> (The Advanced Critical Languages Institute for Russian Immersion), a new<B> Study Abroad opportunity in Russia for Summer 2010.</B> I would be most grateful if you would list it along with the following information and description among your summer opportunities and link to our website:</P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><U>ACLI Website</U>: <A href="http://www.advancedrussian.org/"><B>http://www.advancedrussian.org</B></A></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><U>Program</U></B><B>: The Advanced Critical Languages Institute for Russian Immersion</B> (ACLI) is a Total Immersion Russian language program designed jointly by the State University of New York at Stony Brook and Astrakhan State University (Astrakhan, Russia).</P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><U>Dates</U>:<B> ACLI will be held in Astrakhan, Russia, June 17-August 3, 2010.</B></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><U>Credit</U>: 6-9 transferable credits from the State University of New York at SUNY's (public) tuition rates.</P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><U>Eligibility</U>: Undergraduates and Graduates students with 2+ years of Russian may apply.</P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><U>Description</U>: The goal of ACLI is Ultimate Attainment (full fluency in a non-native language) in Russian, a Critical Language.<B> ACLI students speak only Russian for the duration of the 7-week program.</B> ACLI students enjoy wonderful Russian-speaking homestays while studying for 4-5 hours daily in small groups with local Russian pedagogy specialists. ACLI also includes lectures, films, student activities clubs and visits to nearby Volgograd and Elista.</P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal>ACLI is especially appropriate for those who have already studied in Russia on a standard Study Abroad Program and want to be challenged further.</P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal>Please list ACLI on your listserv.</P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal>Thank you in advance for your willingness to help us spread the word about ACLI.</P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B>Please let us know if you have any questions.</B><I> Thank you!</I></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal>John Frederick Bailyn</P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal>Director, Advanced Critical Language Institute for Russian Immersion</P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal>Associate Professor of Linguistics</P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal>Stony Brook University</P></DIV>
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