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SRAS Bishkek: Central Asian Studies (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
  • Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: SRAS 
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Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English, Russian Housing Options: Dormitory, Homestay
Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Central Asian Studies, Culture, History, Independent Study, International Relations, Internships, Political Science, Russian Program Type: study abroad
Program Description:

Bishkek: Central Asian Studies

 

Central Asian Studies is an innovative program based in the fascinating region of Central Asia and combines intensive language or linguistics study with a range of regional studies courses.

The semester program looks at geopolitics, policy, and demographics while a robust travel component will complement your studies, giving you wider, fuller, first-hand, practical perspectives on the issues that interest you most. 

 

- Semester Courses (Spring/Fall) -

RUSS 393/493 Russian as a Second Language
Russian is a lingua franca for politics and business in Central Asia and thus forms the foundation for Central Asian Studies. Small, intensive classes focus on reading, writing, grammar, speaking, comprehension, and phonetics.
15 credits

RUSS 372: Understanding Central Asia
You will take a broad overview of the cultural, social, historical, and religious dimensions of Central Asia, including Afghanistan. Attention is given to the media, civil society, gender, and religious environment in these countries.
3 credits

Advanced students who have taken at least 6 semesters of Russian may be considered for other Russian language electives (replacing some of the general Russian credits). 

It is also possible to study Kyrgyz language either by replacing some of the Russian language credits or by adding on up to 3 additional semester credits (additional fee applies in latter case).

For more information, and to apply, click here.