International Academic Programs

4 WEEK STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM

Program Type: Group experience led by SBU faculty – No previous Russian language coursework required

Dates: July 6 - August 4, 2013

Program Description: Experience SBU’s international summer school in St. Petersburg - Russia’s cultural center since its creation by Peter the Great in the early 18th Century. This summer school, founded by SBU Professor of Linguistics John Bailyn, is housed at St. Petersburg State University, Russia’s oldest university. The summer school attracts not only students from throughout Russia and Europe, but also an international faculty who offer courses in a variety of disciplines. Participants will earn 3 to 9 credits and fulfill general education, upper-division, and major/minor requirements.

Experience Peter the Great’s historic city, including the White Nights and the Hermitage
Interdisciplinary curriculum designed to accommodate a wide range of academic needs and interests
Study and live with students from overseas who are also participating in the international summer school

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Living Arrangements:
Residence hall style housing

Health Insurance:
International coverage through the SUNY provider, HTH Worldwide, is mandatory and included in the Program Fee.

$60 Application Processing Fee
$200 Administrative Fee (non-refundable)
Undergraduate Tuition: $232/credit for NY residents, $675/credit for non-residents. Graduate Tuition: $390/credit for NY residents, $695/credit for non-residents.
$1,750 Program Fee:(includes housing, one meal per day, metro pass, group excursions, and international health insurance)
Visa Fee: $200 (additional fees may apply).
Airfare: All participants will fly as a group. Upon acceptance, students will be given the necessary flight information and will purchase tickets individually. Students are encouraged to book early to secure the best price.

Eligibility:

Language proficiency is NOT required.
All undergraduate and graduate students in good academic standing may apply.

April 15, 2013
Applicants are notified of an admissions decision on a rolling basis, so the sooner one applies, the sooner one can receive a decision!
Late applications considered at the Program Director’s discretion.

Please specifically address why you wish to study in Russia.
Please note that passport images are REQUIRED for all Russian Programs. High quality color images are preferred. If you are currently applying for a passport, please make a note of that in your application. Upon admission, the submitted passport image is utilized to request your official visa invitation for travel to the Russian Federation

Prof. John F. Bailyn, Program Director
Department of Linguistics
S-201 Social and Behavioral Sciences Building
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY 11794-4376
Telephone: (212) 317-3569
Email: acli@stonybrook.edu
Web: http://www.ic.sunysb.edu/Clubs/nels/jbailyn/JFBailyn.html

Jennifer Green
Study Abroad Advisor
International Academic Programs and Services
Stony Brook University
E5340 Melville Library
Stony Brook, NY 11794
jennifer.green@stonybrook.edu

ADVANCED RUSSIAN LANGUGE INSTITUTE IN ST. PETERSBURG

Program Type: Intensive Summer Russian Language Immersion Program directed by Stony Brook Faculty

Dates: 4 weeks/3-6 credits - July 6 - Aug 4, 2013; 6 week/3-9 credits - June 29 - Aug 10, 2013

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Program Description: The 2013 Advanced Critical Language Institute for Russian Immersion (ACLI) is specifically designed to help students improve their fluency in all aspects of the Russian language. ACLI students pledge to speak only Russian for the duration of the program. ACLI students enjoy Russian speaking homestays while studying for four to five hours daily in small groups with native speaking specialists from St. Petersburg State University, one of Russia’s oldest and most famous educational institutions.

Complete immersion includes:

ACLI’s “Russian only” language pledge*
Daily language instruction
Home stays with Russian-speaking families
Cultural Program

Undergraduate and Graduate Students earn 3 to 9 credits in Russian Language

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Living Arrangements:
ACLI students are placed in home-stays with local Russian-speaking families.

Health Insurance:
International health insurance is included in the Program Fee.

$60 Application Processing Fee
$200 Administrative Fee (non-refundable)
Undergraduate Tuition: $232/credit for NY residents, $675/credit for non-residents. Graduate Tuition: $390/credit for NY residents, $695/credit for non-residents.
Visa Fee: $200 (additional fees may apply).
Program Fee:4-week Intensive $2,790 or 6-week Intensive $3,310 (includes home stays in a Russian speaking household, group excursions, international health insurance)
Airfare: All participants will fly as a group. Upon acceptance, students will be given the necessary flight information and will purchase tickets individually. Students are encouraged to book early to secure the best price.

Undergraduate and Graduate students who have successfully completed at least two years of Russian language coursework may apply.

April 15, 2013
Applicants are notified of an admissions decision on a rolling basis, so the sooner one applies, the sooner one can receive a decision!
Late applications considered at the Program Director’s discretion.
Upon acceptance, students will be required to submit a written exam and to participate in a phone interview, in Russian, for placement purposes.
For Application and Instructions,click here

*Students pledge to communicate in Russian language throughout the duration of the program. For more information, visit http://advancedrussian.org

Contact

Prof. John F. Bailyn, Program Director
Department of Linguistics
S-201 Social and Behavioral Sciences Building
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY 11794-4376
Telephone: (212) 317-3569
Email: acli@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Web: www.advancedrussian.org

Jennifer Green
Study Abroad Advisor
International Academic Programs
Melville Library, Room E5340
(631) 632-7030
jennifer.green@stonybrook.edu

SUMMER 2013 IN ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA FOR RUSSIAN HERITAGE SPEAKERS

Program Type: Group experience led by SBU faculty

Dates: July 13 - August 3, 2013

Program Description This three week course of study in Russian language and culture is designed especially for students who grew up outside of Russia in a Russian-speaking home. Students earn 3 to 6 academic credits while experiencing beautiful St. Petersburg, including the White Nights and the Hermitage.

This is an intensive course with special emphasis on reading, writing and grammar intended for students who speak Russian at home. Please note: if you have attended a Russian school for more than five years, or if you lived in Russia until the age of thirteen or older, the 4 Week International Summer School is a better option for you.

Undergraduate Courses Offered:

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Living Arrangements:
Residence hall style housing

Health Insurance:
International health insurance is included in the Program Fee.

$60 Application Processing Fee
$200 Administrative Fee (non-refundable)
Undergraduate Tuition: $232/credit for NY residents, $675/credit for non-residents. Graduate Tuition: $390/credit for NY residents, $695/credit for non-residents.
$1,750 Program Fee: (includes housing, one meal per day, metro pass, group excursions, and international health insurance)
Visa Fee: $200 (additional fees may apply).
Airfare: All participants will fly as a group. Upon acceptance, students will be given the necessary flight information and will purchase tickets individually. Students are encouraged to book early to secure the best price.

Eligibility:

Undergraduate and graduate students in who speak Russian at home and are in good academic standing (2.0 GPA or higher) may apply.

Application Deadline:

April 15, 2013
Applicants are notified of an admissions decision on a rolling basis, so the sooner one applies, the sooner one can receive a decision!
Late applications considered at the Program Director’s discretion.

Please specifically address why you wish to study in Russia.
Please note that passport images are REQUIRED for all Russian Programs. High quality color images are preferred. If you are currently applying for a passport, please make a note of that in your application. Upon admission, the submitted passport image is utilized to request your official visa invitation for travel to the Russian Federation.
Upon acceptance, students will be required to submit a written exam and to participate in a phone interview for placement purposes.

Prof. John F. Bailyn, Program Director
Department of Linguistics
S-201 Social and Behavioral Sciences Building
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY 11794-4364
Telephone: (212) 317-3569
acli@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
www.advancedrussian.org

Jen Green
Study Abroad Advisor
International Academic Programs and Services
Stony Brook University
E5340 Melville Library
Stony Brook, NY 11794
jennifer.green@stonybrook.edu