Russian summeR

Language institute

The Russian Summer Language Institute implements

an innovative curriculum, creating a rich learning

environment that simulates immersion while on

campus. A variety of engaging materials are used to

provide students with functional skills in speaking,

listening, reading and writing, as well as providing

them with the requisite preparation required to

reach truly advanced, professional competence

in Russian. Students effectively live in a Russian-

speaking environment during their time at Maryland,

with approximately five hours per day of structured

language learning experience. They gain additional

exposure through one-on-one language partner hours

with a Russian native speaker.

Students benefit from a rich variety of visiting

speakers, field trips, and other formal and informal

cultural experiences which are all key components of

the program.

umD summeR stuDy schoLaRships

A limited number of scholarships are available

for Summer Institute attendees ranging from

$1,000 to $5,000. The priority deadline for

scholarship applications is March 15th, 2012.

housing

High-quality dorm style housing on campus will

be available for students at an additional cost.

Total estimated cost to students including food,

rent, and utilities is $3,960 for a single and

$3,520 for a double room.

summeR 2012 tuition costs

Tuition for the program is $5,800, including all

cultural events, language partners, and field

trips. Room, board, and other living expenses

are not included. SLLC Summer Language

Institute Scholarships are available up to $5,000

to offset the cost of attendance. Additionally,

offering over 200 contact hours, this program

qualifies for the Summer FLAS Fellowship.

Contact your home institution for details on

applying for the FLAS Fellowship.

The University of Maryland at College Park

School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

SLLC Summer Institutes

3215 Jiménez Hall College Park, MD 20742

Phone: (301) 405 - 9266

Fax: (301) 314 - 9752

Email: ceaves@umd.edu

http://www.languages.umd.edu/specialprograms/

summerinstitute/index.html

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Who shouLD appLy?

The program is open to all talented students of Russian

language. The average student attending will have

made a serious, long term commitment to learning

Russian, be prepared to study intensively for nine

weeks, and be performing well academically at their

home institution. Due to the intensive nature of the

program, it will not be possible to work or take other

courses during the program. The Institute will provide

you with the opportunity to study with students from

programs across the country and a dedicated and

innovative faculty team.

the university of maryland’s Russian summer Language institute offers an intensive language and culture program for Beginner and intermediate students of Russian. the program will run from June 2-august 4, 2012 and will feature the following:

Russian Language LeveL

Elementary

Intermediate

cReDit houRs

12 credit hours

10 credit hours

acaDemic couRse Listing

RUSS 101, RUSS 102

RUSS 201, RUSS 202

r Intensive nine-week summer program equiva-

lent to one full academic year (ten to twelve

credit hours)

r One-on-one time with language partners

for additional support, speaking practice,

and tutoring

r Competitive Summer Institute scholarships

available to help offset the cost of attendance

r The program uses the popular textbook series,

Russian in Stages, authored by UM faculty. The

series incorporates contemporary realia and

Russian culture and is designed 1) to help students

reach solid intermediate-level oral proficiency

(ACTFL IM, ILR 1+) and 2) to prepare them for

advanced study.

r Proximity to Washington, DC, allowing for a rich

calendar of weekly cultural events and lectures

as well as collaboration with government and

business professionals

r Small class sizes, 22 contact hours per week, and

dedicated faculty and staff members

hoW Do i appLy?

Visit http://www.languages.umd.edu/specialprograms/

summerinstitute/apply.html to download the application

beginning December 15th, 2011. Priority deadline for

admission applications is March 1st, 2012.