Learn Russian through the Soviet and Russian Movies
3 weeks, from Apr 01, 2024 to Apr 19, 2024

You are cordially invited to apply for the online course "Learn Russian through the Soviet and Russian Movies", which is being offered by the Armenian School of Languages and Cultures - ASPIRANTUM. The course will commence on May 1, 2024, and will conclude on May 19, 2024. The deadline for submitting your application for this course is March 21, 2024.

"Learn Russian through the Soviet and Russian Movies" is a near-advanced course that requires students to have a solid background in Russian, with at least intermediate skills in reading and listening comprehension.

The testimonials of ASPIRANTUM Russian language summer, winter, and online school alumni are available here: https://aspirantum.com/testimonials

The "Learn Russian through the Soviet and Russian Movies" online course will help the participants master skills in reading and interpreting the modern Russian language and learn various meanings of Russian words.

The following movies are included in the syllabus of the 3 week online course:

Russian Language Summer School (4-8 weeks)

From Jul 07, 2024 to Aug 30, 2024

Yerevan, Armenia

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Week 1 - Young Generation Problems and Soviet Sport
«Молодой человек» (2022) - https://www.kinopoisk.ru/film/4400203/ 
«Легенда № 17» (2012) - https://www.kinopoisk.ru/film/601564/ 

Week 2 - Soviet Space Program and Russian Politics
«Время первых» (2017) - https://www.kinopoisk.ru/film/885316/ 
«День выборов» (2007) - https://www.kinopoisk.ru/film/473820/ 

Week 3 - Russia and Armenia; Families, Neighbors and Friends
«Невеста с севера» (1975) - https://www.kinopoisk.ru/film/95349/ 
«Когда наступает сентябрь» (1976) - https://www.kinopoisk.ru/film/44842/ 

This 3-week "Learn Russian through the Soviet and Russian Movies" online school will be organized on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays each week (4 days each week, 12 days during three weeks). It will include 42 hours of intensive Russian language teaching (3.5 hours daily). 

In addition to watching two movies per week, students will also thoroughly discuss grammar, vocabulary, and the topic in general. The readings and other listening materials are available in our syllabus. Every day, the class will start with a discussion of the homework. The class will then discuss, interpret, and decipher a particular movie, grammar, and topic. Each day's class will end with a discussion and questions.

The syllabus of the "Learn Russian through the Soviet and Russian Movies" online course is available here: https://aspirantum.com/curriculum/learn-russian-through-russian-soviet-movies-syllabus 

The online course will start at 9 PM Yerevan time.

To apply, please fill out the application form below.

Course Description:

Delve into Russian and Soviet realities with our immersive course, "Learn Russian through the Soviet and Russian Movies". This unique and enlightening journey allows participants to explore the everyday Russian language and the realities of the Soviet Union and the Russian Federation.

Benefits of the Course:

Strengthen Your Familiarity with Modern Russian: Immerse yourself into the Russian language and enhance your command of Russian, including grammar, lexicon, and style.

Cultural Insights: Gain a deep understanding of the realities of 20th and 21st century Soviet and Russian society and civilization.

Enhanced Linguistic and Literary Proficiency: Explore the grammatical and stylistic nuances of the text, giving you valuable insights into the art of storytelling in Russian cinematography.

Course Content:
Throughout this 3-week course, you will study and analyze six movies (4 Russian and 2 Soviet).

Students will begin by attending a preparation class where they will learn new vocabulary and the context of the movie they will be watching. Afterward, they will be required to watch the movie at home. The following day, students will participate in discussions and drills about the film. Homework will be assigned after each class.

During the 12 days of the course, we will watch and discuss six selected movies. The syllabus of the "Learn Russian through the Soviet and Russian Movies" online course is available here: https://aspirantum.com/curriculum/learn-russian-through-russian-soviet-movies-syllabus 

Join Us:
This course is designed for participants with at least an intermediate-level mastery of Modern Russian. It provides a unique opportunity to engage with Modern Russian while gaining cultural insights from a 20th-century perspective. Join us on this voyage to enrich your knowledge and understanding of the rich Soviet/Russian tradition.

The "Learn Russian through the Soviet and Russian Movies" online course will have 1 group of up to 10 participants.

ASPIRANTUM’s Russian language schools are organized so that undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, professors, and anyone interested in learning Russian benefit from it the most. So, everyone with an intermediate level of Russian can apply and participate in ASPIRANTUM’s "Learn Russian through the Soviet and Russian Movies" online course from April 1, 2024, till April 19, 2024.

Instructor: Veronika Mkrtchian will teach the online course "Learn Russian through the Soviet and Russian Movies" (see profile below).

Deadline

The deadline to apply to the 3-week "Learn Russian through the Soviet and Russian Movies" online course is March 21, 2024.
To apply, please fill out the application form below.

Deadline for discounted fee:
March 5, 2024 (see discount details in the “Participation fee” section below).

Participation fee:
The participation fee is: $740

Discount:
If you apply before March 1, 2024, and make the payment by March 5, 2024, the participation fee will be $590

Maximum capacity in the group: 10 students.

Communication medium: The online course will be organized through Zoom.

To apply, please fill out the application form below.

Registered participants should send 100% of the participation fee before March 25, 2024, online or via a wire bank transfer.