Education in Russia with Dr. Susan Knell
Dates: May 17-31, 2012
Estimated cost: $2940 + tuition (subject to change depending on airfare and value of the US dollar in Russia)
Course: 3 credit hours: CURIN 345.81 Education and Literacy in Russia
Application requirements & deadline: See faculty leader
Anyone interested in the education and culture of Russia may apply.
You do not need to know the Russian language.
Earns credit for IKE!
Description:
Students will participate in monthly meetings during Spring 2012 to learn about Russian history and culture, customs, education system, and protocol. While in Russia students will have the opportunity to learn first-hand about Russian education, literacy instruction, and teacher preparation through school and university visits, cultural tours in Vladimir, Suzdal, and Moscow, and personal experiences with children, teachers, and university students.
Faculty leader contact information:
Dr. Susan Knell
Curriculum and Instruction
112h Hughes Hall
620-235-4506
sknell@pittstate.edu
Cancellation policy:
Refunds will not be given for airline tickets. Other expenses will also not be refunded except in an emergency as determined by the faculty leader.
All students are encouraged to purchase trip cancellation insurance (link here) to protect their investment.