Summer: Russian as a Second Language
The Program
Study Russian intensively in Batumi, Georgia!
An intensive and supportive environment for Russian language study is paired with homestays to provide you with an immersive language and cultural experience. Out-of-classroom experiences as well as special lectures and workshops will give you a chance to use the Russian language you are studying while introducing you to local Georgian identity, history, and current issues in contemporary Georgia.
Program Locations
Georgia
Batumi
Batumi, Georgia is a seaside resort near the Turkish border, historically popular with Russian speaking vacationers, which is set apart by its unique cuisine, Californian climate, lush surrounding nature, and fascinating history. The city is dotted with tsarist, soviet, and modern architecture, making visible the layers of its history. The surrounding hills of Batumi, easily accessible via car or taxi, are surrounded with lush nature and ancient history. Planned excursions and activities include visits to the Batumi Botanical Gardens and cultural performances; cooking, art, and music lessons; and trips to Tbilisi, Svanetia, Kutaaisi, and more. Local home stays with Russian-speaking families will provide you with a diverse, immersive language and cultural experience. (Source: https://sras.heiapply.com/catalog/programs/10523 )
Academics
Rutgers is partnering with the study abroad provider SRAS to offer this program to our students. The course is organized by SRAS and the credits will be recognized as Rutgers credits.
Small, intensive Russian language classes aim to immerse you in the language for significant gains in your fluency, comprehension, and cultural knowledge, using a combination of classroom hours, peer tutoring (conversation partners), and other out-of-classroom experiences. Classes (run by Novamova, a highly respected modern language school) meet for 20 hours per week and focus on reading, writing, grammar, speaking, comprehension, and phonetics. The 8 week program is equivalent to 8 credits (up to two semesters) of language study at Rutgers; the 6 week program is equivalent to 6 credits (up to 1.5 semesters). All credits count toward the Russian major and Russian Language or Language & Literature minor tracks. A placement test, administered at Rutgers, will determine your level of study after your return. (https://sras.heiapply.com/catalog/programs/10523 )
Housing and Meals
In Batumi you will stay with a host family, which includes two meals per day (breakfast and dinner). Homestays are 10-50 minutes away from classes by public transport. Homestays in Batumi vary, sometimes housing you with a family and sometimes with a single, older person. In all cases, however, your host(s) will be experienced and ready to include you in conversations and daily life—a phenomenal way to boost your Russian language and immerse yourself in the local culture. (https://sras.heiapply.com/catalog/programs/10523 )
Financial Information
Program Costs
| NJ Resident | non-NJ Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Program Cost | $7960 | $8620 |
Program Cost includes:
- Tuition
- Housing
- Some meals
- Excursions
- Administrative Fees
- Emergency Medical Access Abroad
Out-of-Pocket Costs
| Airfare | $1,700 |
| Meals | $450 |
| Books and Classroom Materials | $75 |
| Local Transportation | $200 |
| Personal Expenses | $200 |
| Total | $2,625.00 |
Out-of-Pocket Cost includes:
The above costs are estimations and represent the known out-of-pocket costs students encounter during their time abroad.
Some of these expenses will be paid for prior to going abroad, such as an airline ticket, while some of these expenses, such as meals and personal expenses, will be paid in-country as part of your daily expenses. As you plan, you will need to budget these costs and spend wisely throughout your time abroad.
Program Costs
| NJ Resident | non-NJ Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Program Cost | $9650 | $10530 |
Program Cost includes:
- Tuition
- Housing
- Some meals
- Excursions
- Administrative Fees
- Emergency Medical Access Abroad
Out-of-Pocket Costs
| Airfare | $1,700 |
| Meals | $600 |
| Books and Classroom Materials | $75 |
| Local Transportation | $200 |
| Personal Expenses | $300 |
| Total | $2,875.00 |
Out-of-Pocket Cost includes:
The above costs are estimations and represent the known out-of-pocket costs students encounter during their time abroad.
Some of these expenses will be paid for prior to going abroad, such as an airline ticket, while some of these expenses, such as meals and personal expenses, will be paid in-country as part of your daily expenses. As you plan, you will need to budget these costs and spend wisely throughout your time abroad.
Scholarships
Faculty Leaders Contact
ASSISTANT TEACHING PROFESSOR, RUSSIAN & EAST EUROPEAN LANGUAGES, LANGUAGE COORDINATOR, RUSSIAN PROGRAM. For questions about credit equivalency, please email Prof. Anderson cori.anderson@rutgers.edu