Advanced Russian Language & Area Studies
Language Requirements
Required: 2 years of college-level Russian, or equivalentProgram Requirements
Every applicant must take the American Council's placement exam and write an essay in Russian. Please see the ACTR website for details.Academic Specialties
Core Russian language classes include Russian Conversation, Phonetics, Russian Grammar, and Lexical Studies. Area studies offerings may include: Studies in Mass Media, Russian Literature, Russian History and Politics, and Contemporary Russian Society.
All area studies and literature courses are taught in Russian.
Course Type
Immersion-style language and area studies program courses. Regular faculty members of the host institution teach all classes. In Moscow and St. Petersburg, students are placed in the University's Department of Russian as a Foreign Language.Additional Information
- Students have the opportunity to participate in unpaid, non-credit bearing internships and volunteer service at local public schools, charities, and international businesses, depending on language level, interests and availability of placements. Full-year students have the opportunity to conduct an independent research project during the spring semester.
- Peer tutors recruited from the host universities are available to meet with students up to two hours per week.
- Students with an advanced competency in Russian may be able to attend two classes in their field of interest each semester with Russian students at the host university in addition to attending advanced grammar and conversation classes with fellow ACTR participants. To be eligible for the honors program, an applicant must have advanced speaking, reading, and listening skills as demonstrated through testing, a grade point average of 3.3 or higher, and prior academic experience in Russia. Course substitutions are contingent upon university schedules and the instructor's approval.
Housing
Home stays or university dormitoriesProgram Costs
Estimated Costs: Fall 2011
For the most updated program cost information, please refer to your program provider’s website.
- Tuition: $14,300
- Room & Board: $3,400
- SAAF: $2,355
- Transportation: $1,200
- Books & Supplies: $150
- Personal Expenses: $1,000
- HTH/health insurance: $434
- Visa Fee: $200
- Total Estimated Costs: $23,039
Additional Information:
- Billing Arrangements: Find out what you will be billed for by Northwestern and by your study abroad program.
- Study Abroad Budgeting Worksheet: Estimate total expenses associated with study abroad.
For more information on billing and financial aid, visit the Financial Considerations section of the website.
Approximate Program Size
Language classes are taught in small groups of 3-5 studentsApplication Requirements
Northwestern students must complete two applications for this program:- ACTR program application, available on the ACTR website.
- Northwestern University Application for Permission to study abroad.
