LOOKING FOR HERITAGE SPEAKERS OF RUSSIAN

[Svetlana Cook]

Dear colleagues:

We are running a study of Heritage speakers of Russian at the University of Maryland and ran into a problem of finding the right kind of participants. In particular, we are looking for young adults who were (1) born in Russia or (2) born in an English-speaking country to a Russian-speaking family (or where at least one of the parents speaks Russian). Their dominant language now should be English, but they should have continued to use Russian at least to some extent into the present. The study can be completed remotely - no travel to the study site is necessary.

If you know of anyone who might fit the criteria or have students who are Heritage speakers of Russian, please, share with them the description of the study below.

Your help is greatly appreciated!

Many thanks,

Svetlana Cook


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*Heritage speakers of Russian (one or both parents speak Russian) wanted for a language study!*

*What would I have to do?*
You will have to complete an online screening proficiency survey, fill out a language background questionnaire, complete several computerized tasks (remote option available), and participate in an oral proficiency interview. The total duration of the study is about 3 hours. You will receive a total of $40 for completing the study.

*How do I find out more?*
Call or text message to +1 (301) 906-0622 (Daria), or email RussianTesting at gmail.com<mailto:RussianTesting at gmail.com>

This research has been reviewed according to the University of Maryland, College Park IRB procedures for research involving human subjects.

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Svetlana V. Cook, Ph.D.
Faculty Research Associate
Center for Advanced Study of Language
University of Maryland
301.226.9027 | svcook at umd.edu<mailto:svcook at umd.edu>



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