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Attention:
Please note that due to lack of interest and low enrollment, Intercultural Communication Program and Global Studies Program have been temporarily suspended for the Spring 2006 Semester
See below the information on our Russian Language Program
Cultural Studies programs/russianprograms/cultstudies_program.html
(link currently inactive)
We also offer courses at Moscow State University in intensive Russian language, culture, phonetics, conversation, and Russian literature. A minimum of 1 year of college-level Russian is required. Direct enrollment into regular university courses with sufficient language skills. A summer program is also available. There is no language requirement for the summer program.
The first exchange program between the University at Albany and Moscow Linguistics University began in 1974 and for many years was the only exchange program between an American and a Soviet institution of higher education. Beginning in 1993, SUNY moved the undergraduate program to Moscow State University.
The City
Famous for its Kremlin and St. Basil's Cathedral, Moscow became the capital
of Russia and of the Soviet Union after the 1917 Communist revolution.
With the demise of the Soviet Union, Moscow has become the Russian center
of the arts, sports, mass media, and perhaps most important, politics.
A city of approximately nine million people, Moscow has enough theatres,
concert halls, stadiums, museums, clubs and restaurants to satisfy even
the most social of students. As the seat of Russia's government and center
of economic and social reform, Moscow also offers unlimited opportunities
to witness and study the dynamic changes taking place in Russia with the
accompanying euphoria of high hopes, fear of change, and challenges of
an ever-changing economy.
The University
Founded in 1755, Moscow State University has long been the leading university
of the former USSR and what is now Russia. Located in the Sparrow Hills
(formerly Lenin Hills) one half hour by metro from Red Square, MSU has
a student population of more than 30,000. The main building of MSU is
reputed to be the largest university building in the world. With its numerous
student clubs, sports facilities and cafeterias, MSU offers limitless
opportunities to meet native students and make friends.
Course Offerings
We are excited to announce two new Russian Programs available to students with no prior Russian language skills. The programs are:
We also offer the following programs for students with at least one year of college-level Russian:
Undergraduate Program: The undergraduate Russian language program at MSU is specifically tailored to meet the needs of U.S. students whose career goals will be served by a thorough knowledge of the Russian language and contemporary Russian society. The undergraduate program, organized solely for Albany by MSU’s Department of Foreign Languages, is for groups of 10 to 15 students each semester. It includes classes in Russian conversation, phonetics, grammar, literature, Russian culture, and contemporary press. Students with advanced Russian may opt by prior arrangement to take some or all of their courses in any academic field offered at MSU. The semester program offers students between 15 and 18 credits.
Graduate Program: The graduate Russian language program at MSU is designed to allow students to perfect their Russian and develop research skills. The program also allows students with advanced Russian to participate in classes offered by any department at MSU and to pursue individual research. The semester program offers students 6 to 12 graduate credits.
Graduate students may choose between two options depending on their language ability and academic goals. The Russian language and culture (Stranovedenie) program is organized for Albany for groups of six to ten students each semester by MSU's Department of Russian for Foreigners and includes classes in Russian conversation, translation (English to Russian), phonetics, grammar, and literature. Students in the Stranovedenie program are expected to conduct independent research on a topic of their choice and submit a paper based on their research after the completion of the program.
Students with advanced Russian or those who are otherwise capable of independent research may choose to be placed within an academic department to conduct full time research on a major project and take regular courses in their field. Researchers will be assigned an academic advisor at MSU to relate research or scholarly projects to MSU's system, facilitate requests for archival access, help arrange consultations with other MSU faculty, and assist in coordinating any research related travel.
The Summer Program consists of 18-20 hours per week of classes. The bulk of the time is spent in Russian language instruction for four credits. The remainder of the time is devoted to a culture and contemporary issues course for two credits. The actual course content varies depending on the interests of the student participants.
Additional
information about Moscow State
University may be found at www.ied.msu.ru.
Excursions
In order to acquaint participants with the economic and cultural achievements of the Russian people, excursions are arranged, including a 3-day trip to St. Petersburg.
On-Site Support and Orientation
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The
group will have on-site support from a local person who serves as
the coordinator of the University at Albany's regular semester programs.
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Housing
Housing is provided in one of the dorms at MSU. Typically students are accommodated in one bedroom in a two bedroom suite, with a bathroom and shower. Kitchens are available on each floor, and cafeterias are available on the lower floors.
Estimate of Costs
These costs are estimates and include in-state undergraduate tuition,
university fees, room, board, and round-trip airfare. They do not include
additional expenses for local transportation, health insurance, books,
passport and visa fees, and miscellaneous personal expenses.
Click here to view cost estimates. Please contact Office of Study Abroad if cost estimates are not posted.
Financial Aid
University at Albany students participating on a SUNY program are eligible
for regular financial aid when studying on this program. You could be
eligible for more aid than you currently receive. Please check with your
financial aid advisor for details. Non-Albany students should check with
the financial aid office at your home campus for details.
Requirements
Students at
all levels (including, in some circumstances, freshmen) are eligible to
participate. Applications are welcome from students in all majors. Students
not currently enrolled at a college or university and who already have
a Bachelor’s degree may participate as non-matriculated visiting
students.
Language requirement: Undergraduate participants
normally must have completed at least an intermediate Russian language
course at the college level or its equivalent. Beginners may be admitted
if they can demonstrate a serious commitment to learning the Russian language
and sufficient maturity. Graduate participants normally must have completed
at least an advanced (fourth year) Russian language course at the college
level or its equivalent. Students should have a minimum average of B in
Russian and a minimum overall average of B minus. In order to be admitted
to the program, applicants may be required to take a Russian proficiency
examination to assess their current level of language proficiency.
Program Dates
Fall Semester
early September to late December
Spring Semester early February to late May
Summer early June to mid-July
To Apply
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Deadlines: Fall Semester and Academic Year March 15
Spring Semester October 15
Summer March 15
Applications received after the deadlines will be considered only if there
is still sufficient time for them to be processed.