Intensive Summer Czech and Russian

[E. Boyle]

Here is an opportunity for students wishing to stay in the US for Russian
or Czech study this summer.  It's not too late to apply.



            Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures
                       UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
                       Seattle, Washington, USA

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                  INTENSIVE SUMMER CZECH AND RUSSIAN
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PROGRAM DATES: June 24 - August 23, 2002. Earn a year's worth of language
credit in 9 weeks.

*       ELEMENTARY CZECH
Daily, 1:10-4:30 p.m., 15 credits

Emphasizes conversation and basics of Czech grammar and vocabulary.
Students develop a certain fluency in expressing themselves in everyday
situations.

*       FIRST YEAR RUSSIAN
Daily, 8:30-11:50 a.m.; M,T,Th 1:10-2:10 p.m., 15 credits

Introduction to Russian. Emphasis on oral communication with limited
vocabulary. Short readings and writing exercises. Basic grammar. Conducted
mostly in Russian.

*       SECOND YEAR RUSSIAN
Daily, 8:30-11:50 a.m., 15 credits

Comprehensive review of Russian grammar with continuing oral practice and
elementary composition. Conducted mostly in Russian.

*       THIRD YEAR RUSSIAN
Daily, 8:30-11:50 a.m., 15 credits

Extensive practice in spoken and written Russian based on a variety of
prose readings. Intensive review and supplementation of strategic
grammatical concepts. Conducted mostly in Russian.

*       HOUSING AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Students who wish to live in a Russian-speaking environment may apply to
live in the Russian House, located just across the street from the campus.
The Russian House has its own modern kitchen facility, and residents may
opt to prepare their own meals or to buy a meal plan. The Russian House is
a focal point for extracurricular events, which may include Russian
singalongs, folkdancing, plays, poetry readings, lectures, films, weekend
bike rides, and hiking trips. The Russian House may also host Russian
visitors in the fields of art, science, business, etc. Priority to live in
the House is given to those with the strongest Russian language
background. All students in the summer program are welcome to participate
in activities held at the Russian House or just to visit.

Costs for the Russian House in summer 2002: $1,046 for a double; $588.00
for the meal plan (optional). Applications for the Russian House are
available through the Slavic Department (slavicll at u.washington.edu).
Applications for housing in the dorm will be available in April through
Housing and Food Services: (206) 543-4059. For Russian House, be sure to
indicate RUSSIAN on your housing application.

*       APPLYING AND REGISTERING
Call (800) 543-2320 to request a Summer Quarter Bulletin or fill out the
UW Summer Quarter Information Request form on line.

Applications by mail are accepted through June 1, later applications are
accepted in person only. No transcripts or letters of recommendation are
necessary. Telephone registration begins late April.

Application materials should be sent to: Admissions Office, University of
Washington, Box 355840, Seattle, WA 98195-5840. Course fees billed in
early July.
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For further information on course offerings or the Russian House, contact:
For information on applications, fees, see
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/uwsq/

Shosh Westen
Slavic Department
University of Washington, Box 353580
Seattle, WA 98195-3580
Tel: (206) 543-6848 / Fax: (206) 543-6009
Email: shoshw at u.washington.edu
http://depts.washington.edu/slavweb/slav-sum.htm



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Eloise M. Boyle
Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures
University of Washington
Box 353580
Seattle, WA  98195
(206) 543-7580
Fax: (206) 543-6009

e-mail: emboyle at u.washington.edu

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