Russian

Russia

The Russian Program is currently working to develop a comprehensive study abroad package at State Petersburg State University, which offers summer and semester- or year-long packages. In the meantime, students are encouraged to explore their options and other programs, with the caveat that not all programs are academically equal. Please discuss any study abroad plans with Dr. Di Bartolomeo.

Estonia

The University of Tartu, in cooperation with WVU, now offers an exciting study abroad option. Students may join Tartu’s baltic studies or transition studies and study over the summer or the course of a semester. Students choosing to study in Estonia are encouraged to continue their study of Russian, and to enhance their knowledge by traveling to Russia from Estonia over the course of their stay. For more information, please see Dr. DiBartolomeo.

Czech Republic: Culture, Art, & Architecture

This one-credit course enables students to go to Prague and the Czech Republic for Spring Break.  There are no pre-requisites for the course;  in particular, no knowledge of Czech is assumed.  This course combines travel with lectures and cultural learning, with the students visiting architectural landmarks and learning about artistic treasures of the Czech capital, as well as visiting the former Jewish district of the capital, along with its various synagogues and museums.  Additionally, students will see the medieval Bone Church at Kutná Hora, the Nazi ghetto of Theresienstadt, and the Czech mountain resort of Ceský Krumlov. More information here.