Summer Study of Beginning Russian at Berkeley

[naiman at BERKELEY.EDU]

Dear Colleagues --

  Please circulate this information to students who might want to take an
intensive introductory Russian class this summer.  Perfect for students
who have been devouring the classics in translation and now want to read
Anna Karamazova in the original.


Take Intensive Elementary Russian at Berkeley this summer!

No previous language knowledge required.
30 weeks of Russian in 10 weeks (June 4 - August 10, 2012).
Open to all -- not just UC Berkeley students.
The enrollment deadline is approaching, so sign up now!

Slavic 10 is a 10-week intensive program in elementary Russian equivalent
to the one-year Slavic 1 and 2 sequence at Berkeley. Students will acquire
a basic knowledge of Russian grammar and a useful vocabulary. The program
emphasizes the fundamental tools necessary for both written and oral
communication at the beginning level. Small class sections meet Monday
through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and are taught by
award-winning, experienced Russian language instructors. In order to
maximize language acquisition, the course proceeds at a rigorous pace and
is conducted, starting in the second week, entirely in Russian. The course
also includes a significant cultural program, intended to supplement the
language learning with a broader cultural literacy.

In addition to classwork, you may enjoy:
•    a weekly film series (Soviet comedies, cartoons, art films,
contemporary Russian cinema);
•    Friday tea (chaepitie) with special native speaker guests, games,
discussions.
•    Learn about Russian slang, youth culture and music;
•    Field trips: Russian Orthodox Church, Russian bookstores, cafes
and/or restaurants;
•    Picnic potluck: sample Russian cuisine, learn Russian party etiquette
and maybe the balalaika;
•    And more!

Testimonials from previous summer students:
•    “Lots of ENERGY and a real passion for the language and its
subtleties. Great insights into Russian culture and mindset. Very
inspirational.”
•    “…fantastically unique instructors, who put all their energy into
making the course material both fun and accessible to all levels of
students. All classes were taught with a dynamic, engaging spark…”;
“Obvious enthusiasm for the Russian language and Russian culture”; “Very
encouraging and able to help students develop ideas further…notice those
who are struggling and very willing to help.”

Enroll online at: http://summer.berkeley.edu/

All summer registration goes through the Berkeley Summer Sessions Office:
1995 University Avenue, Berkeley, (510) 642-5611

A detailed course description and other information are available at:
http://slavic.berkeley.edu/sum12description.htm#1020

With questions for the Berkeley Slavic,
please contact: issa at berkeley.edu

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