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Students with ACTFL Novice Mid/Novice High, or at CEFR A1+/A2, or after three full semesters of university level Russian language study
This is the program for students majoring in Russian language, literature, and culture. It includes Russian language courses for targeted proficiency levels from ACTFL Intermediate Mid up to Superior, as well as electives in literature, linguistics, and culture.
All courses will be provided in Russian.
The program gives 30 ECTS (15 US) credits.
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In addition to the Russian language courses, the program includes diverse elective course options in the Russian language, Russian literature, culture, linguistics, etc. All courses are taught in Russian.
There are three blocks of courses:
Students can attend an optional pre-semester intensive Russian course in order to brush-up their language skills before starting the academic program.
The pre-semester Russian course:
The cost of the pre-semester course is not included in the semester program fee.
Daugavpils University is the School of Record for Learn Russian in the EU undergraduate study abroad programs.
Undergraduate students can enroll for one semester or two consecutive semesters (academic year).
A semester program duration is 16 weeks and it includes 320 instruction hours, provided in Russian.
Per semester, Daugavpils University will award up to 30 ECTS, the equivalent of 15 US undergraduate credits.
Citizens of the USA, European Union, Great Britain, and many other countries need no visa to enter Latvia.
Native Russian professors provide Russian language instruction at Intermediate Low, Intermediate, and Advanced levels.
Conversation practice with native Russian communication tutors is included, 28 hours per semester.
Homestay are available in vetted and trained Russian-speaking host families, breakfast and dinner included.
In Daugavpils, modern standard Russian is the primary language of daily communication.
The program includes weekday excursions in Daugavpils and weekend trips around Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia
Airport pick-up, two-way transfer, in-country orientation, local insurance, transportation passes, as well as 24/7 support will be provided.
Daugavpils is very safe. We provide local insurance and help students deal with healthcare providers.
In standard study abroad programs, Learn Russian in the EU provides Russian language instruction at three levels, depending on the program
Recommendations:
Placement testing results:
In-class performance upon arrival:
Learn Russian in the EU language instructors make the decision on the Russian language course level assigned to the student. Since the instructors have accumulated vast experience in teaching international students, their decisions are optimal and ensure the student will make maximum progress.
Passport
Daugavpils University application
For credit transfer – current enrollment verification (a letter from the home university confirming good academic standing and the number of full semesters of university Russian will be completed by the start of the program with Learn Russian in the EU)
Health Declaration
Host family placement form
Online grammar test
Placement interview
Daugavpils is a Russian-speaking city. More, it is the largest Russian-speaking city in the European Union and NATO.
At least 80% of people speak Russian as their first or bilingual language. More than 95% of people speak Russian fluently.
In Daugavpils, Russian is the primary language of everyday communication.
Yes. Daugavpils University awards European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits, the standard for most European countries. ECTS credits are widely accepted by institutions around the world.
All international students enrolled in Russian-language study abroad programs at DU, regardless their academic level and picked DU courses, are administered through the ‘Eastern European Culture and Business Relations” study program. This originates in DU internal process management. Therefore, all courses listed in the transcripts, issued by DU to students at Russian-language study abroad programs, include a reference to the “Eastern European Culture and Business Relations’ program.
Course codes at DU are assigned without any relation to the semester or year of study.
Please find official information on the Latvian grading system here.
Anyone over the age of 18 who is studying at a university may apply to an AY/Semester study abroad program with Learn Russian in the EU.
We highly recommend considering study abroad after reaching some strong foundation in the Russian language, e.g. Novice High ACTFL proficiency level or A1.1-A2 on the European CEFR scale.
Russian is the primary language of instruction. All language, literature, and courses are taught in Russian.
Courses in history, political science, and area studies will be also taught in Russian. Professors will adjust the language to help students follow the explanations. English presentations and materials may be used.
Natural Sciences/STEM instructors are English- and Russian-speaking Daugavpils University professors. The language of instruction varies from English-only to English/Russian mix and up to Russian-only, depending on the instructor and the course.
Learn Russian in the EU forms study groups exclusively from international students. Thus, your classmates will be of a similar background and with similar training objectives.
Elective courses may be delivered in groups or in one-on-one setting. These courses are usually taught in Russian, though teachers can add English explanations when required. Many professors speak English.
Students on individual programs work in one-on-one setting.
Yes. Staying with Russian-speaking host families is the most popular lodging option among our students.
We have implemented a system of selecting, vetting, instructing, and monitoring host families. They are our partners and provide valuable help in acquiring the language, traditions, and culture.
First of all, we need an application submitted through our website. Upon receiving the application, we will e-mail the student an acceptance confirmation letter.
Then, we will open a personal student account in our IT system and send detailed instructions.
Please see more in the Program timeline in the student account.
Daugavpils University uses 45-minute academic hour. The lessons are usually run in pairs, with a short break in the middle.
Learn Russian in the EU Fall Semester study abroad programs hosted at Daugavpils University usually begin on September 1st and run for 16 weeks.
Spring semester study abroad programs usually begin on February 1 and run for 16 weeks.
There are no official breaks during a semester.
Yes. All undergraduate courses available through Learn Russian in the EU study abroad programs, are provided by Daugavpils University (DU). This guarantees their European and worldwide recognition. DU is a member of European University Association (EUA). DU diplomas are certified by the European Commission.
Daugavpils University, established in 1921, is the foremost academic and research institution in Eastern Latvia. Its Department of Russian and Slavic Linguistics has a long tradition of research and instruction in the Russian language and literature. The department offers Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral programs in Russian philology, pedagogy, and intercultural communication.
Native Russian conversation tutors are not teachers and, as a rule, their service is a part of a teacher-led language course. Conversation tutors specialize in running communication sessions on the teacher assigned topic or scenario, and can correct the student or give a hint, when required.
In case after the first trial session a student decides to drop the course, we refund the initial payment.
If a student misses a scheduled class, we make no refunds.
If a student needs to interrupt the course, the request should be e-mailed to us in advance any lesson is missed. We can negotiate the dates for continuing the remaining part of the course, but make no refunds.