RUSS 2603 - Russian Language and Culture Study

Prerequisite: RUSS 2102
FDR: World Language Foundation (FL)
Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
Credits: 4

This intensive academic program offers students a chance to immerse themselves in the Russian language and culture. The program at Daugavpils University includes daily classes tailored to W&L curriculum. Daugavpils, the second largest city in Latvia, is one of the best places to study Russian while enjoying security of the European Union. Nearly everyone in Daugavpils is a Russian speaker and Russian is the language of daily communication in town. Students will stay with Russian-speaking host families. They will experience full linguistic immersion and undergo an amazing cultural experience in the city which has a remarkable historical legacy tied to Russia. The program includes daily cultural activities, field trips to historical sites, and two weekend trips to the Latvian capital Riga and to Lithuania.