Rise in Russian Enrollment Fall Semester ‏

[Richard Robin]

George Washington University Russian fall enrollments:

First Year Intensive: *2013:  8*; 2012: 12; 2011: 10; 2010: 12
First Year Regular:   *2013: 35*; 2012: 32; 2011: 39; 2010: 45

Of course, second, third and fourth-year enrollments (not listed here)
reflect the first year numbers from their corresponding start years.
However, this fall, we have overflowing enrollments in fourth year language
and literature. This is because of two anomalous factors:

1.  This year, about a third of the fourth year class is populated by
heritage speakers, mostly people who took our intro heritage course but
wanted to continue higher level language study.

2.  Fewer people in Russia. Usually the fall fourth year is under threat of
cancellation because so many people are on study abroad. But this year that
number is much smaller.

-Richard Robin


On Thu, Sep 19, 2013 at 4:20 AM, Ian <baiterek at hotmail.com> wrote:

> I am investigating a possible trend for the Moscow Times and was curious
> if first year Russian courses in the US have seen a significant increase in
> enrollment this semester, and if so why you think that might be.  Input
> very much appreciated.  Feel free to respond here or to
> i.bateson at imedia.ru.
>
>
> Best,
>
> Ian Bateson
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-- 
Richard M. Robin, Ph.D.
Director Russian Language Program
Academy of Distinguished Teachers
The George Washington University
Washington, DC 20052
202-994-7081

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