Semester Abroad Program in Russian Language and Political Science

This customized semester-long program is targeted to Political Science, Security Studies, and International Relations majors who are studying Russian as a foreign language. The program includes intensive Russian- language study at different target proficiency levels as well as elective courses in political science presented either in English or in Russian.

The program is offered by Daugavpils University’s Department of Russian and Slavic Linguistics, in cooperation with other relevant administrative areas at the university.

Daugavpils University will award up to 30 European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits – the equivalent of 15 US university credits. 15 of these ECTS credits with be earned in Russian language, courses while the other 15 will be earned in political science.

No visa is required to study in Latvia for citizens of the United States, Canada, European Union member states, and many other countries.

The program contains the following parts:

• Russian as a Foreign Language Study Module, provided at Intermediate, Advanced, and Superior target proficiency levels.
• Diverse elective course options (theory and laboratory practice) in physics, mathematics, biology, environmental studies, and chemistry.
• Accommodation with Russian-speaking host families.
• Native Russian-speaking student communication partners.
• Excursions, field trips, cultural and athletic activities.
• Local health insurance, two-way airport transfer, a local mobile phone and a full orientation.
• Optional guided trip to Russia or Belarus. Visas can be obtained from consulates located in Daugavpils.
• Full linguistic and cultural immersion in the most Russian city of the European Union.
• Full-time in-country support.