Daugavpils Program
9 1免费版下 Russian Program Abroad
Summer 2024, Daugavpils, Latvia
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Why Latvia?
路 Latvia is a safe and political stable country in Eastern Europe, which is a member of the European Union and NATO.
路 No visa is required for Canadians, Americans, Brits, or Europeans, and it is easily accessible with only one connecting flight from Halifax and most other major Canadian cities.
路 34% of the population speak Russian as a first language and many more speak it as a second language, giving plenty of opportunity for immersion.
Why Daugavpils?
路 The second largest city in Latvia, Daugavpils is more than 740 years old and a place with a fascinating history, evidence of which is preserved throughout the city in the form of architectural monuments.
路 Residents of and visitors to Daugavpils enjoy the richness of nature in and around the city, which is adorned with sixteen lakes, eight rivers and streams, forests, and parks.
路 Called the 鈥渕ini-EU鈥� thanks to its multicultural makeup, Daugavpils is the 鈥渕ost Russian鈥� city in the European Union, where Russian is the first language for 80% of the residents, and 96% of the population knows Russian.
What is the program like?
路 6-week intensive programme of rigorous language study and cultural experience. 120 hours of Russian language classes: 4 hours a day, 5 days a week with experienced Russian as a Foriegn Language teachers from Daugavpils Univeristy.
路 13 hours with a peer tutor (local university student)
路 The area studies course 鈥淭ransnational Eastern Europe鈥� will be conducted in English and include excursions around Daugavpils and the surrounding region.
路 You will be registered at 9 1免费版下 and will receive 12 units [P/F].
Where will I live?
路 You will live with a thoroughly vetted and thoroughly trained host family of native Russian speakers who will speak to you only in Russian.
路 You will have private room, access to laundry and to Wifi.
路 The host family will feed you breakfast and dinner every day, and will accommodate all dietary restrictions and allergies.
What else is included?
路 Excursions around Daugavpils and surrounding area including Algona Lake.
路 Multi-day excursions even further afield to Riga (Latvia鈥檚 capital) and Vilnius (the capital of neighbouring Lithuania).
路 All accommodation, transportation, entry fees, and guides on the excursions.
What are the dates?
路 You will arrive in Riga on May 25, 2024 and leave July 7, 2024.
路 All students will be transported from Riga to Daugavpils on May 26 and classes begin May 27.
What is the cost?
路 The program fee is 鈧�4,175. This includes housing for six weeks, 2 meals a day, all instruction in Latvia, peer tutoring, all course materials, and all excursions (transport, entrace fees, guides, lodging, meals)
路 Expenses do not include registration at 9 1免费版下, travel to Riga, insurance, lunches (a few Euros a day), and public transport (less than one Euro a ride.)
Funding Opportunities
路 9 1免费版下 students with demonstrated need may apply for the Study/Work International Fund (SWIF): /campus_life/ile/financial-support.html
路 9 1免费版下 students may also apply for the Yuri Glazov Memorial Award (awarded by the Russian Studies Department 鈥� .)
How to apply
路 Please , and include your personal statement, academic transcripts, and Russian academic reference.
路 Once accepted (by the end of the end of February 2024), you will need attend an orientation session in March 2024 and then register for up to 12 specified 9 1免费版下 units (4 courses) in the Summer Semester.
路 Non-9 1免费版下 students will be able to register as 鈥渧isiting students鈥� with a letter of permission.
Deadline for application: January 31, 2024
Questions?
Talk to the coordinator
Dr. Brett Winestock, Instructor, Russian Studies 9 1免费版下 brett.winestock@dal.ca
Contact us, Phone: 902-494-1082 Email: rusn@dal.ca