Russian Language Programs (first to fourth year)

• Eight Week Session in Pittsburgh: June 9- August 1 details
• Pitt/ Moscow 5+5: June 9- August 15 details
• Russian Heritage Speakers Pitt/Moscow 5+5: June 9- August 15 details

   Central & East European Languages

• Six Week Programs in Pittsburgh: June 9- July 18 details
• Beginning Intensive Hungarian
• Beginning Intensive Ukrainian
• Beginning Intensive Polish
• Beginning Intensive Bulgarian
• Beginning Intensive Slovak
• Beginning Intensive Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian**
• Intermediate Intensive Polish
• Intermediate Intensive Bulgarian
• Intermediate Intensive Slovak
• Intermediate Intensive Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian
• Advanced Intensive Slovak
• Advanced Intensive Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian

• 6+4 Pitt/Poland Program details
• 6+4 Pitt/Bulgaria Program details
• 4 Weeks in Slovakia Program details
• 4 Weeks in Bulgaria Program details
• 1+5 Pittsburgh/Belgrade, Sarajevo, Zagreb for Super-Advanced or Heritage Speakers of Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian details

Overview

Thank you for considering our Russian and East European Summer Language Institute (SLI). Ours is a well-established program (over 20 years) of intensive language study that places emphasis on practical proficiency in the target language. Approximately 100 students from all over the U.S. and Canada participate in our program each year. We offer six-week and eight-week programs in Pittsburgh, as well as a 5+5 program in intensive Russian language (5 weeks in Pittsburgh; 5 weeks at Moscow State University in Russia – maximum 32 participants), a 6+4 program in intensive Polish, Slovak, or Bulgarian languages (6 weeks in Pittsburgh; 4 weeks in Poland, Slovakia, or Bulgaria), a four-week program in Bulgaria for those who have completed beginning-level language, a four-week program in Slovakia for those who have completed beginning-level language, and a unique 1+5 program in advanced Mastery of Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian (one week in Pittsburgh; 5 weeks in Zagreb, Sarajevo and Belgrade). The Moscow program includes an advanced course designed to address the unique educational needs of heritage speakers of Russian. All study-abroad programs include travel and cultural programming in the targeted country. All programs include extracurricular activities such as film viewing, singing, cooking classes and cultural lectures. The study-abroad programs include pre-travel orientations.

An instructional staff chosen for its experience, enthusiasm, and commitment to language teaching ensures the high academic quality of Pitt’s SLI program. Daily contact with instructors, both in class and out, and the use of native speakers in all sections create an environment conducive to effective language acquisition. Classes are in session Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. All courses are equivalent to one year of college-level language instruction. Class size is limited to twelve students per section.

The location at the University of Pittsburgh ensures access to the latest in technology and a sophisticated urban setting with social and cultural amenities. SLI students will have access to all Pitt educational and recreational facilities, including libraries, gym, pool, and computer facilities. The dormitory and classrooms are air-conditioned. (Residence in the dormitory is optional). City bus transportation is free for all SLI students.

All applicants may apply for the various scholarships that the SLI has available. Over 90 per cent of applicants receive partial or full funding. Non-Pitt students wishing to apply for a Guaranteed Student Loan must do so through their home institution.