SEELANGS Digest - 5 Nov 2006 to 6 Nov 2006 (#2006-373) - Why Study Russian/Slavic?

[Scatton, Linda]

Dear Renne,
You may find some ideas in the column, Using Russian at Work, which has
appeared in each issue of the AATSEEL Newsletter over the past three
years. In each column, I profile a non-teaching professional whose
career has included the use of Russian.The goal is to provide Russian
instructors with examples they can cite to students who ask, "what can I
do with Russian other than teach?"  Interviewees have included:
-human rights activist 
-military officer 
-university international programs director 
-Librarian of Congress 
-vodka manufacturer 
-Far East shipping consultant 
-cultural exhibits director 
-medical interpreter
-Cybercrime investigator
-documentary film maker
-US government trainer in Russian language
-Director of research for Wild Salmon Center (upcoming)

Good luck with your presentation.

Linda Scatton
______________________
Linda H. Scatton, Ph.D.
Director, Policy Evaluation and Research Center
Educational Testing Service
Rosedale Road, M/S 01-R
Princeton, New Jersey 08541
tel: 609.734.5637    fax: 609.734.5960
email: <lscatton at ets.org>





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Date:    Mon, 6 Nov 2006 11:55:48 -0500
From:    =?UTF-8?Q?Renne_Holmquist?= <renne.holmquist at GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Why study Russian/Slavic? -- request for materials

Dear Seelangs,

I am putting together a presentation on how to attract students to study
Russia and the Russian language.  I would appreciate any materials or
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that you might have on talking points that leave today's undergraduates
favorably disposed to consider studying Russian or Slavic Studies.  What
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has
been successful in your home institution? What is the best way to
communicate the advantages of learning Russian versus other languages?

Sincerely,

Renne Holmquist

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