call for papers

[Karen Dubrule]

     The Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) and St.
     Petersburg State University (SPSU) are pleased to announce a
     conference to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of collaboration at
     St. Petersburg State University

     Location:  St. Petersburg, Russia

     Date:      June 28-30, 1997

     Theme:     "Teaching Russian Language and Literature: Modern Methods,
                Problems, and Solutions"

     The CIEE/SPSU 30th Anniversary Conference will be held on the main
     campus of St. Petersburg State University, sponsored jointly by
     SPSU's Faculty of Russian and Center for Russian Language and
     Culture, with the cooperation of CIEE.  The conference will offer
     panel presentations and round-table discussions on current Russian
     teaching methodology and materials in Russia and the U.S.

     Registration: $400, includes three breakfasts, two lunches, a
     banquet the evening of the 28th, a wine and cheese farewell party
     on the 29th followed by an evening at one of St. Petersburg's
     prestigious theaters, and all local transportation including
     airport transfers.

     Registration will be held on location prior to the opening of the
     conference on Saturday, June 28. There will be a discounted
     registration fee for all presenters.

     For an additional fee, participants will be offered a choice of two
     planned excursions on Monday, June 30.

     Those wishing to submit papers should forward the title to
     <KDubrule at ciee.org> no later than April 30.

     For further information on the conference, or for assistance with
     accommodations or international airfare, please contact Karen Dubrule
     at <KDubrule at ciee.org> or at (212) 822-2755.
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     non-governmental organization dedicated to helping people gain
     understanding, acquire knowledge, and develop skills for living in a
     globally interdependent and culturally diverse world. Founded in 1947,
     Council has developed a wide variety of programs and services
     primarily for students and teachers at secondary through university
     levels.  Today, with over 700 professionals working in 30 countries,
     Council has become one of the world's leading operators of
     international exchange programs and related services. More information
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