Summer russian language programs...

[sbgskl.livejournal.com]

Any opinions on the summer russian language programs at various universities?  I was particularly interested in the UVa program - nine weeks covering the first two years of coursework!  Any of you studied russian via summer programs, where and how was the experience?

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[slovami.livejournal.com]

I don't know anyone who did the UVA program but I just wanted to say that I've heard Golosa (the text they use) is the best Russian textbook. (Unfortunately, it's not the one I used, so I don't know first hand... but that's the word on the street.) :)

I did the Yale Summer Program, four weeks in New Haven and four weeks in St. Petersburg. I don't think they offer first-year anymore, though.

I know someone else who did Middlebury's program, I believe (not studying abroad, just staying at Middlebury) and among the people I know, Middlebury's reputation is "intense, but effective." And someone else I know did a program in Minnesota somewhere... possibly Beloit? She seemed to like it, and she came back speaking really well.

Anyway, they're all worth checking out, but the deadlines for applying are probably soon! :) Good luck!

[fallingstar12.livejournal.com]

This is a great question. Does anyone know of good programs in new york state as well?

[http://users.livejournal.com/_deja_vue_/]

what about summer school at Moscow State University?

[fiachasorcha.livejournal.com]

There is a summer program at columbia that is very good, you can do an entire year in a semester, and the program is considered one of the best in the country. It is intense though (I would keep that in mind if you aren't looking to work your butt off). There is also a program at the University of Pittsburgh that is supposed to be very good. NYU might have one, but I never took classes there so I'm not familiar with it.

[barbarisotschka.livejournal.com]

I took a summer course at the Moscow State University in august 2006. It was very good, but I am not sure if they offer classes for beginners. We had really small classes - three to five people - and very motivated teachers. The students where from all over the world, and we would speak only in Russian after classes. I got a lot of practice in speaking Russian at the MGU and if this what you are looking for, I can only recommend it.

[shrewreader.livejournal.com]

I've done Indiana University's SWEESL, and Bryn Mawr's summer Russian program. I'd recommend both highly -- but add that Indiana University's program has air conditioned housing. Also, cheap Chinese food close to where you have class.

[drivebyluna.livejournal.com]

We use Golosa in class and I really like it.

[al-r.livejournal.com]

I work at the МГУ :)) We offer all levels. If you are interested I could tell you how to apply or answer any questions.

[al-r.livejournal.com]

I work at the МГУ :)) We offer all levels. If you are interested I could tell you how to apply or answer any questions.

[fallingstar12.livejournal.com]

yea, i know columbia has some great summer classes. my father took a lot of them when he was in college. i'm upstate though... there really isnt much to offer up here. oh well. thanks for the suggestions though!

off topic

[barbarisotschka.livejournal.com]

off-topic: Alina, are you working at the department for Russian as foreign language? Do you by any chance know Elena Alexandrovna Kuzminova? She teaches Russian for foreigners and Old Church Slavonic. I would love to get in touch with her again! :)

Re: off topic

[al-r.livejournal.com]

I know her, but not personally :))
I can find out if she has an email or remind her of you if you want

[fiachasorcha.livejournal.com]

some of the suny schools do something I believe, although I'm not clear on it. I think Albany might have one? or possibly buffalo? Most of those programs are the kind that actually go to Russia though, as opposed to actual classes at a university

[nymphatacita.livejournal.com]

I want to know, too! Can you maybe make a post?

[anima-maxima.livejournal.com]

We use Golosa in class as well. I go to UIC. It's a very good textbook.

[ru-entranslator.livejournal.com]

MSU...

MSU

[al-r.livejournal.com]

I am not sure if I should make a post - that will be kind of advertising :))
Here are the contacts:
International Russian Language and Culture Courses
phone: (495)939-3017
e-mail: msu.Russian@cs.msu.su
We offer a wide variety of opportunities -
- you can study in a group (usually not more then 6 people) or personally with a teacher,
- any amount of hours a week (depending on how much you can pay or ready to work :)))
- usually students live in MSU dorms, but you can live in a family as well.
For more details about the programs, if you are really interested - I would advise you to write to the e-mail above.
I'll be glad to meet you in Moscow :))
Alina

[gorkii-monkey.livejournal.com]

Was curious if anyone around here had good experience with a summer program (besides MGU) at the advanced level - most of the links at AATSEEL's webpage are dead, unfortunately, and so many of the programs are geared towards beginners.