Summer 2012 Russian Language Institute at Bryn Mawr College

Wed Feb 8 18:54:30 UTC 2012

Russian Language Institute
Bryn Mawr College
June 6 - August 1, 2012

The Russian Language Institute is currently accepting applications for summer 2012.  See the program description below. For more details, please go to: http://www.brynmawr.edu/russian/rli.htm. Any questions can be directed to: rli at brynmawr.edu.

General Information

The eight-week Russian Language Institute offers a highly-focused curriculum and a study environment conducive to the rapid development of the four language skills (oral, aural, writing, reading) as well as cultural awareness. The program draws participants from a broad spectrum of academic fields, occupations, ages, and interests. Course offerings are designed to accommodate a full range of language learners, from the beginner to the advanced learner (three levels total). The highly intensive nature of the course work and the culturally-rich immersion environment have proven very successful in providing the equivalent of a full academic year of college Russian to participants who complete the program.

The eight-week summer session is divided into two four-week semesters, each of which comprises one course. Course offerings include three levels of intensive language training from elementary through third-year Russian. Each course is credited at four (4) semester hours; thus, the full eight-week program carries eight (8) semester-hours of credit. Using the Bryn Mawr system, this translates into two (2) units (one unit equals four (4) semester-hours).

Course Offerings and Descriptions

Russian 001, 002: Intensive Elementary Russian:
A beginning-level course of Russian with strong emphasis on the development of oral and written communicative skills, development of basic vocabulary, and mastery of the writing system and grammatical structure. This course covers a full academic year of coursework. During the academic year this course meets eight hours per week. Textbooks used are Russian Stage One: Live from Russia! Vols. 1 and 2.

Russian 101, 102: Intensive Intermediate Russian:
A complete second-year Russian course emphasizing intermediate-level oral and written skills. Vocabulary study of up to 2,500 words, systematic grammar review, readings of expository and artistic prose of medium difficulty. Most aspects of the course are in Russian. This course covers a full academic year of coursework. During the academic year this course meets seven hours per week. Textbooks used are Russian Stage Two: Welcome Back!

Russian 201, 202: Intensvie Advanced Russian:
Intensive practice in oral and written expression based on literary and non-literary texts of Modern Standard Russian. Emphasis is particularly on oral development. Almost all aspects of the course are in Russian. This course covers a full academic year of coursework. During the academic year this course meets five hours per week. Textbooks used are determined by instructor.
Cultural and Language Immersion Activities

Outside of the classroom, RLI offers a variety of extracurricular activities designed to enhance the language skills being learned in the classroom. Activities may include guest lecturers speaking on a variety of topics related to Russian studies and culture, screenings of Russian and Soviet films, Russian and Slavic choirs, and international folk dancing, field trips.

Admissions and Financial Aid

To apply, all applicants must provide the following:

     complete on-line application form: https://brynmawr.wufoo.com/forms/russian-language-institute-rli/;
     Two (2) letters of recommendation : At least one recommender should be knowledge of Russian or is familiar with your capabilities in another foreign language ( Note: On-line recommendation forms can be found on our web site: http://www.brynmawr.edu/russian/rli.htm . Hard copies of recommendations should be submitted in sealed envelopes with a signature or stamp across the flap);
     Official transcripts of all academic work you have completed beyond the high school level or a high school transcript if you have not attended college ( Note: Transcripts should be submitted in sealed envelopes with official seal or stamp across the flap);
     Financial aid application (Required only for students wanting to request aid.)

Financial aid will be available for participation in the 2012 RLI.* Assistance awards are based on both academic merit and demonstrated need; priority for assistance is given to advanced-level students. All students wishing to apply for aid must complete, in full, the Financial Aid Statement and return it with the other application materials. If you are not applying for financial aid there is no need to return the financial aid application.

Determination of acceptance into the summer Russian language program is made on a Rolling Admissions basis, except for those applying for financial aid. The deadline for turning in applications with financial aid requests is March 16, 2012 . All decisions on financial aid are made by mid-April. You will receive notification of acceptance or non-acceptance by the end of April as long as we are in receipt of all application materials.

Russian Language Institute
Bryn Mawr College
101 N. Merion Ave.
Bryn Mawr, PA  19010
Tel:  610-526-5187
Fax:  610-526-5192

http://www.brynmawr.edu/russian/rli.htm

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