summer Russian courses at Michigan

[Elizabeth Sara Yellen]

1999 University of Michigan Summer Language Institute announces the

                Russian Summer Language Institute
                Summer Half-term, June 28-August 17

Please join us for a unique and rewarding summer experience which combines
intensive language learning with an exciting program of cultural
activities.

COURSES
This summer we will offer first through third year Russian courses.
Each
class is taught by a team of two instructors and meets each weekday from
10 to 12 and 1 to 3.  The courses will be conducted in small groups, with
a strong focus on oral communication in practical settings, incorporating
both adapted and authentic cultural materials (films, videos, contemporary
music, etc.).  We use a proficiency-oriented approach which aims to
develop four basic skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

The language is taught within a cultural context in an effort to prepare
students for authentic social interaction in contemporary Russia.  A
proficiency test will be administered at the beginning and the end of the
program to measure students' progress and gauge the effectiveness of the
program.  Each level uses the latest edition of recently revised Russian
textbooks which incorporate audiovisual materials and reflect the current
state of Russian language and society.

CULTURAL PROGRAM
A wide array of cultural activities wil be scheduled outside of class.
--Guest lectures by University of Michigan faculty on political, cultural,
and historical topics.
--Excursions to cultural points of interest, including Russian stories in
the Detroit area.
--Social functions, including Russian dinners.
--Screenings of popular Russian films
--Conversation practice in informal, stress-free settings.

All undergraduate, graduate, and professional school students, practicing
professionals, and graduating high school seniors are welcome to apply.
Information about costs, financial aid, and application materials can be
obtained from the U-M Summer Language Institute web site
(http://www.umich.edu/~iinet/sli), or by contacting us directly:

        Dr. Elizabeth Yellen
        Russian SLI Coordinator
        Slavic Department, University of Michigan
        3040 Modern Languages Building
        Ann Arbor, MI 48109
        tel. (734) 764-5355
        eyellen at umich.edu.