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October (for Fall programs) and March (for Spring programs). programs). Spring (for March and programs) Fall (for October Hobart and William Smith Colleges Colleges Smith William and Hobart

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Going Abroad With the CGE CGE the With Abroad Going

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ASPA staff will organize visits to sites of local and region- and local of sites to visits organize will staff ASPA , in arrive students Once tours. local and activities

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Excursions Excursions

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Students live with a Russian host family, an experience that experience an family, host Russian a with live Students will provide unique insight into Russian family life. The The life. family Russian into insight unique provide will

Accommodations Accommodations

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not be able to return in time for commencement on the HWS campus.) campus.) HWS the on commencement for time in return to able be not

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will be carefully screened. (Please note: due to the timing of the academic cal- academic the of timing the to due note: (Please screened. carefully be will

udent academic and disciplinary records records disciplinary and academic udent st abroad, study of nature challenging

are interested in service-learning as part of their Russian experience. Due to the the to Due experience. Russian their of part as service-learning in interested are

3.0. Three years of college-level Russian study are recommended for those who who those for recommended are study Russian college-level of years Three 3.0.

completed two years of college-level Russian or the equivalent with a GPA of of GPA a with equivalent the or Russian college-level of years two completed

In addition, applicants must have have must applicants addition, In 3.0. of GPA minimum a with standing

This program is open to all juniors and seniors in good academic and social social and academic good in seniors and juniors all to open is program This Eligibility Eligibility

HOBART AND WILLIAM SMITH COLLEGES Center for (CGE) BARNAUL, RUSSIA Global Education BARNAUL, RUSSIA

About Russia This immense country is undergoing unprecedented economic and political transformations. Geographically, the Russian Federation stretches nearly halfway around the globe, spanning 11 time zones and many different climates. The population includes over 80 ethnic groups. Southwest , the huge and environmentally diverse region where Barnaul is located, is a small microcosm of the various ethnicities making up the Russian state. The region is also undergoing rapid transition and is now home to a growing middle class, an emerging tourist industry and outdoor adventure.

Barnaul, where our program is based, was founded in 1730 for its proxim- ity to the mineral-rich and its location on the river. It is the capital of Altaii Krai. In addition to copper, substantial deposits of silver were discovered and by 1747, the city became the major silver center of Russia. By the 1900s Barnaul had grown into a major center of trade and culture, especially after the construction of the Turkestan-Siberia Railway. Today a city of more than 650,000, Barnaul is extremely diverse ethnically and has a well-educated population who embrace opportunities for economic development and international cooperation. The city boasts six universities and institutions of higher learning, providing many social and cultural opportunities for young people. Visitors to the city find an excellent system of public transportation and a vibrant nightlife with accessible museums, art galleries, theatres and concert halls. Barnaul is the gateway to Western Siberia, surrounded by pine forests, hiking trails, the Altai Mountains, ski lodges and tourist complexes.

The Program Hobart and William Smith Colleges have a partnership with the Altai State Pedagogical Academy (ASPA) and its “Linguistic Institute”. This is a reciprocal exchange program and both ASPA and HWS students will benefit from the opportunity to meet one another at their home campuses before undertaking the semester abroad. The internation- al curriculum is hosted by the Linguistic Institute, where HWS students will study alongside Russian and other international students. This program emphasizes language skills and an understanding of the rich cultural heritage of Russia and the former . Students will earn 2 HWS credits in Russian language at their appropriate level and may choose two electives taught in English or Russian in disciplines such as anthropology, politics, international relations, economics, environmental studies, English literature and history. Students also have the option of doing a service learning placement.

Courses Students will take a full-semester academic course load with a focus on Russian language, culture and society. All students will take an intensive Russian language class at their appropriate level for which they will earn two HWS course credits. Students will also select two electives taught in Russian or English. There are opportunities for field- work in some areas (such as archaeology and environmental studies) and for service learning, both on a credit and a non-credit basis.

Academic Focus This program is suited for students with a major or minor in Russian Area Studies or those who desire to improve their Russian language skills. This program can also serve students interested in development, social change, international relations, anthropology and folklore.

Altai State Pedagogical Academy (ASPA)