The opportunities are endless with Brown’s St. Petersburg program. Join us for an international experience, which is critical in an increasingly global world and central to Brown's mission.  In its fifth year, Brown Professors, Svetlana Evdokimova and Vladimir Golstein, will offer an intensive language program coupled with extensive exposure to culture and art.  Whether you are an art history major interested in beginning Russian and expanding your coursework in a global context or you are an intermediate or advanced Russian student intent on furthering your language proficiency, this program will meet your needs.  Spend seven weeks with Brown at the Nevsky institute, enjoying one of the most beautiful cities in the world, living with local families, and taking advantage of the local museums and historic landmarks. Language classes will be complemented by afternoon field visits, key speakers, and lectures.  In addition to afternoon field visits during the week, there will be weekend excursions and activities centered around famous palaces and parks in St. Petersburg's suburbs. Receive two Brown academic credits, live in St. Petersburg, visit Moscow, and explore Russia in just seven weeks.

• Program Overview
• Course Details
• Housing & Meals
• Costs
• Apply

Program Overview

2012 Dates	Jun 22-Aug 10
Faculty	Svetlana Evdokimova, Professor of Slavic Languages and Comparative Literature Vladimir Golstein, Associate Professor of Slavic Languages
Program Fee	Academic Program Room & Board	$6250 $3367
Prerequisites	Students will enroll in a Russian Language course according to their current level of proficiency. Introductory, Intermediate, and Advanced courses will be offered.
Eligibility	Undergraduates currently enrolled at a university
Application Deadline	February 15, 2012 (rolling: applications will be accepted beginning in Dec.)
Financial Aid	Limited need-based OIP summer grants will be available for Brown students only.

 

Course Details

RUSS 0250: St. Petersburg: Introductory Russian Language

RUSS 0350: St. Petersburg: Intermediate Russian Language

RUSS 1060: St. Petersburg: A Window on Russia

St. Petersburg is a Summer Program designed for American students seeking an immersion experience in Russian language and culture. Students receive 90 hours instruction in Russian language from experienced Russian faculty and 42 hours instruction in art, architecture, literature, and culture of St. Petersburg from Brown faculty.

Students enroll in one language and one culture course while in St. Petersburg. Students may choose between Elementary, Intermediate or Advanced Intensive Russian language, depending on the student's prior experience. Students will also take "A Window on Russia", focused on the art and culture of St. Petersburg. "A Window on Russia" will be taught in English.

 

Housing & Meals

The program features homestays with Russian families. Living with a Russian family is a unique cultural experience that will enhance the students’ language acquisition, provide a support network, and create a safe, enjoyable, and friendly environment for a newly arrived international student. You will benefit from traditional Russian hospitality and will be able to develop friendships that will last beyond your stay in Russia. All the host families are carefully screened for security and appropriate living conditions. In collaboration with Nevsky Institute, Brown will make every effort to place you in a family that meets your needs and expectations. We cannot arrange for housing arrangements prior to or after the program dates.

Costs

	USD	Includes
Academic Fee	$6450	Tuition fee for 2 courses Site visits as described in the program description Bus/taxi transfer from/to airport on day of arrival and departure
Room & Board	$3367	Homestay housing during the program Weekend stay at hotel in Moscow Breakfasts and dinners with host family

 

Other Costs Not Included
	Estimate	Notes
Int'l Flights	$1500	to/from St. Petersburg
Incidentals	$400	Personal expenses incurred, site visits outside of academic program, pre/post-program accommodations
Classroom Materials	$100	Textbooks, notebooks, pens, etc.
Other meals	$600	Lunches, some meals during excursions

Apply

Apply by downloading the Brown Summer Study Abroad Application, and returning the completed form via email to Dana_Pratt@brown.edu.

 

Updated: January 29, 2009