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ROSSIKAEducational Methodology Center for Russian Language and Literature98 Malookhtinsky ProspectSt. Petersburg, Russia E-mail: rusyaz@rshu.ru HistoryIn 1962 the Russian Meteorological Institute founded a department of Russian language for foreign students. This is one of the oldest departments of Russian lan-guage for foreign students in St. Petersburg. From its first day the department has provided instruction in the Russian language to foreign students, graduate students and interns studying in various departments of the University. In addition, the department prepares foreign graduates for studies in any Russian institute, through its year-long course in Russian language and general education required for admission to these institutes.In 1991 a new educational methodology center ROSSIKA branched out from this department. The main goal of the Center is organizing short-term courses of Russian language study for foreigners. Over time the Center has drawn students from Austria, America, Germany, Italy, Finland, Sweden, Switzerland, and South Korea. The Center maintains ties with San Francisco State University, whose students study at the Institute. FacultyRossika consists of fourteen highly qualified faculty. In addition to University training, all have at least ten years of experience working with foreign students, and have taught in foreign universities. There are four PhD graduates among them.LocationThe center for Russian language and literature “Rossika” is located in the head-quarters of the Russian Hydrometeorological Institute in the center of the city on the banks of the Neva, near the metro station Novocherkasskaya.CoursesAll our courses are available at any time throughout the year.Intensive Program: This program provides students of different levels of Russian with intensive instruction — 20—30 academic hours (50 minutes) per week. Duration:3 to 12 weeks Starting — any Monday Elementary Russian: Phonetics, Conversation, Grammar. Intermediate and Advanced Russian: Grammar, Conversation, Russian Culture with visual aids (Video). Students at Intermediate language level or higher may also select from the following seminars: • Phonetics and intonation • Stylistics of Russian • Semantics of literary texts • Phraseology of Russian • Life and works of 19'th century writers (Pushkin, Dostoevsky, Gogol) • Russian poetry of the Silver Age • Folk art • History and Culture of St. Petersburg The university can also provide lectures on the folowing topics: • Natural and ecological catastrophe • Ecology of the ocean • Contemporary economics in Russia • Special issues in Russian politics Because students have a relatively short time to take advantage of the language milieu, the program maximizes the active use of the language though excursions, self-directed tours of the city, encounters with its life and citizens, all aspects of contemporary life in St. Petersburg. We especially recommend staying with a Russian family for those taking intensive courses. Instruction covers various aspects of the language, with chief emphasis on the spoken language with its colloquialisms, as well as information pertaining to Russian culture and its people, with heavy emphasis on grammar. Work in the spoken language includes the etiquette of everyday contact. The material can be modified and expanded according to the needs and desires of the student(See fee schedule). Course offerings: Combined program16—30 weeks during the school year (September 1 through May 20).This program encompasses a minimum of 8 hours per week of language study and attendance at the studentís choice of lectures of the university in topics of meteorology, ecology, oceanography, hydrography, economics, history. [Previous approval is required for the lectures.] Special CoursesCan be organized for students working on a specific topic in the language or literature, and for those preparing for a language exam in the institution where they are following a course of studies. We design the course together with the student, and we can provide research help. Our institute can provide in Russian lexology, sylistics, phraseology, and in Russian literature. We can also arrange for consultations with leading experts in St. Petersburg.The length and schedule of studies and cultural programs can be arranged according to the wishes of the students. These should be arranged beforehand via email. Business RussianRequires intermediate or higher level of language. Course lasts two to six weeks and is available any time during the year. This course is designed for businessmen, students of economics, administrative research assistants and for the wider population interested in doing business in Russia, and specifically in St. Petersburg.(See fee for standard courses)SchedulesClasses are held in the morning for four hours. Each class hour is 50 minutes, and between the 2nd and 3rd hour there is a 30 minute break with tea, coffee and cookies provided free of charge.Saturday and Sunday are free days. Excursions can be arranged to nearby points of interest, such as Pushkin and Catherineís Palace, the palace at Pavlosk, and Peterís palace at Petrodvorets, etc. GroupsStudent class groupings are based on the results of diagnostic tests given upon arrival. 8 students is the maximum for a group. All the program offerings can also be taken on a one-on-one basis.CertificationUpon completion of courses students receive a state approved certificate.Students may also take tests to establish levels of competence analogous to the TOFEL. We are licensed by the Russian Board of Education to administer this test. The cost, set by the Board, is between 60 to 80 ˆ. Those who intend to take such tests should notify us well in advance. Our guaranteeWe have developed our own methodology and materials for teaching Russian to foreign speakers. Copies of the study material are provided, but the students may purchase complete texts if they wish. We can also work with specific topics of interest to the student. The library as well as the computer lab is at the disposal of the student (See fee schedule).Cultural programPart of the program of study is a cultural program, which includes visits to numerable museums, architectural and historical monuments, and the attractive surroundings of St. Petersburg. Foreign language guides can be provided as needed.The program envisions two excursions per week. We can also arrange for meetings with young Russian students, and can obtain tickets to St. Petersburg theaters. Museums of St. Petersburg: • General sight seing bus tour excursion in St. Petersburg • Hermitage Museum • Russian Museum • Peter and Paul Fortress (the museum of the history of St. Petersburg) • Russian Ethnographic museum (always a favorite) • Peter the Firstís Ethnographic Museum, or the Kunstkameraî • Palace of Menshikov, the first governor of St. Petersburg • Alexander Nevsky Shrine, and the museum of city sculpture — the cemetery of famous writers and musicians • The “little” (first ) house of Peter I • Museum of Political History • Marble Palace • Pushkinís Home museum • Home museums of Blok, Akhmatova and Dostoevsky And outside the city, we can arrange visits to the palace museums and parks of Catherine, Peter, and Paul at Pushkin, Petrdvorets, Pavlosk and Gatchina. *A sightseeing program is arranged for groups of 5 or more individuals. If there are less people enrolled, the cost of tours is not included in the total cost of the language program. Living arrangementsWe recommend that students live with Russian families, because this promotes immersion in the language milieu and gives direct contact with the realities of Russian life.The families in the program have been working with us for years and understand the needs of foreign students. Two meals, breakfast and dinner, will be provided. Dietary preferences and allergies can be accommodated. The students will have a room to themselves, with conveniences. Families are selected based on location, which is on a metro or transit line direct to the Center. Most are in the central part of the city. Alternately, hotel accomodations can be arranged. Price depends on the cost of rooms in the hotel and the season when booking. Invitation fees and registrationThe Center takes care of the required government invitations and registrations in Russia. This costs 35 ˆ. You are required to have a passport and get a student visa, which is obtained from the Russian Embassy or Consulate in the country from which the student is travelling to Russia. The requirements and costs for a Visa will be provided by the local counsulate. Arrival and departureThe Center staff will meet students on arrival at the St. Petersburg airport, and transport them to the airport at the end of their stay. Students will be taken directly to their host families upon arrival.Health CareCheck with your Health insurance provider for coverage in Russia. If needed, the American Medical Center in St. Petersburg provides temporary insurance (1—3 months — 50 ˆ, 1 year — 100 ˆ). Their phone is (011) 7-812 326-17-30. Fax (011) 7 812 326-17-31.Course feesStandard Course• Instruction — 20 hours per week, 4 hours per day.• Living arrangements in Russian family. • 2 meals a day, breakfast and dinner. • 2 excursions per week. • Transport to and from airport.
(An additional 35 ˆ is required for Russian government invitation and registration as described above in Invitation Fees and Registration). Intensive course• Instruction — 30 hours per week, 6 hours per day.• Living arrangements in Russian family. • 2 meals a day, breakfast and lunch. • 2 excursions per week. • transport to and from airport.
(An additional 35 ˆ is required for Russian government invitation and registration as described above in Invitation Fees and Registration). Additional lectures and coursesGroups of 1 to 3 persons: 8 ˆ per person per academic hour. Groups of 4 to 6 persons: 5 ˆ per person per academic hour. There are no administrative fees for our program. Welcome!Elena K. Nikolaeva The Head of the Russian Language Department E-mail 1: lena@AN3039.spb.edu E-mail 2: elena_kairovna@mail.ru |
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