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Summer in St. Petersburg, RUSSIA

Study Abroad: Summer (July 4 - August 3, 2008)

Program Description

St. Petersburg has been Russia's cultural and political center since its creation by Peter the Great in the arly 18th century. This magical city is famours for its rivers, canals and bridges, its spectacular Orthodox Churches, broad riverways and little winding canals.

Students earn 6 to 9 credits studying in one of the world's most beautiful cities. Participants study at Russia's oldest university for 4 weeks, taking courses in Russian language and culture. Students also participate in the NY-St. Petersburg Institute of Cognitive and Cultural Studies, in interdisciplinary summer school attracting students from across Russia and throughout Europe.

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Program Highlights

One month study program in the magical atmosphere of St. Petersburg in the summer
Interdisciplinary curriculum designed to accommodate a wide range of student interests
Cultural program created to best experience the classical and modern wonders of St. Petersburg's cultural heritage including the Heritage Musuem, the canals and courtyards, and the White Nights

Undergraduate Courses Offered

(Subject to change)

CCS 101 Images and Texts: Understanding Culture (DEC B)

HUM 109 Philosophy and Literature in Social Context (DEC B)

HUM 122 Images of Women in Literature (DEC B)

HUM 123 Sexuality in Literature (DEC B)

HUM 201 Film and Television (DEC B)

LIN 101 Introduction to Linguistics (DEC F)

LIN 425 Special Topics in Linguistics

LIN 426 Spectic Topics in Linguistics

LIN 487 Independent Study

RUS 111 Elementary Russian I

RUS 112 Elementary Russian II

RUS 211 Intermediate Russian I

RUS 212 Intermediate Russian II

RUS 311, 312 Russian Conversation and Composition

Living Arrangements

Students live in dormitories at St. Petersburg State University by the beautiful Gulf of Finland

Health Insurance

Stony Brook University provides international health insurance to all participants.

Eligibility

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

Program and Tuition Fees

Program fees: Approximately $1,190.* Includes housing and international health insurance

* does not include airfare and administrative fees

Visa Fee: $150

Undergraduate Tuition costs: $181.00/credit for NY residents; $442.00/credit for out-of-state residents

Graduate Tuition costs: $288.00/credit for NY residents; $455.00/credit for out-of-state residents.

Application Deadline

Applications are due April 1th, 2008.

Contact

Professor John F. Bailyn*
Deptartment of Linguistics
Social Behavioral Sciences Room S-209
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY 11790-4376
Tel: (631) 632-7364
E-mail: jbailyn@notes.cc.sunysb.edu

* Director of the Center for International and Interdisciplinary Studies of St. Petersburg State University

Lucinda Acquaye (Study Abroad Advisor)
International Academic Programs
Melville Library, Room E5340
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY 11794-3397
Tel: (631) 632-7030
E-mail: Lucinda.Acquaye@stonybrook.edu