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St. Petersburg in Russian History (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: St. Petersburg, Russian Federation
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  • Program Sponsor: Fairfield University 
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Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Click here for a definition of this term Class Status: 1-first year, 2-sophomore, 3-junior, 4-senior
Housing Options: Apartment (shared) Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: History
Minimum GPA: 2.8
Program Description:
St Petersburg Russia


St. Petersburg in Russian History

March 8 - 16, 2013

St. Petersburg, called “the Venice of the North” for its many canals and beautiful bridges, offers a rare concentration of artistic and cultural treasures. Founded by Peter the Great in 1703 as his “window on Europe,” St. Petersburg combines fascinating Russian heritage with a distinctly European outlook. Considered the cultural heart of modern Russia, the city is rapidly regaining its reputation as one of the great cities of Europe. Enjoy St. Petersburg’s 300 years of history and its incredible beauty!

Fairfield University, a Jesuit institution, is fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, which accredits schools and colleges in the six New England states.

HI 276 St. Petersburg in Russian History

This is an intermediate level history course that explores the history of Russia from Peter the Great to the present through the political, social, and cultural heritage of Peter’s city, St. Petersburg. The city served as imperial Russia’s capital from 1703 to 1918. After the consolidation of Soviet power, St. Petersburg (as Leningrad) continued to play a key role in twentieth-centuryRussian social, political, and cultural history. The collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 led to therebirth of the city as a cultural center. Particular focus in the course is placed on historical sites and cultural accomplishments of St. Petersburg. All instruction is in English. This course satisfies core requirements for History (200 level) and World Diversity. 3 credits

Faculty

Program Director: David W. McFadden, Ph.D., professor of history and director of the Russian and East European Studies Program at Fairfield University. Dr. McFadden is the author of numerous books and articles about Russian-American relations and, as a Fulbright Scholar, taught at Herzen University. Dr. McFadden spent the year 2005 teaching in St. Petersburg. He knows the city and its cultural and historic sites intimately, having taken 30 trips to Russia since 1979.

Program Coordinator: Elena Syssoeva, adjunct professor of Russian and former instructor of English at Herzen University. Professor Syssoeva has twelve years’ experienceteaching English and six years as a
licensed guide specializing in art and culture of St. Petersburg and six years teaching Russian at Fairfield University.

Housing and meals

Students will be housed a centrally located hotel, with classes presented in the hotel’s seminar room. Two meals per day are provided. You’ll participate in cultural and museum excursions in the morning, such as the Hermitage, the Russian State Museum, Peterhof, and the Memorial to the Siege of Leningrad and attend seminars in the afternoon.  An evening of theatre or ballet is also included.

PROGRAM COST: $3,600
Includes:

> Three Fairfield University undergraduate
credits
> Lodgings in the center of St. Petersburg
> Breakfast and lunch daily
> All entrance fees and guided tours
> Ground transportation
> Insurance

Airfare is not included. The program will start March 8 and return March 16.

Deadline for Application: December 1, 2012

Deadline for program cost and passport:
January 15, 2013

Rolling admissions; early application is encouraged. You must submit a valid passport with your application and deposit by the deadline so that we can obtain a travel visa for you.

A cumulative GPA of 2.8 is required for participation.


The Trustees of the University reserve the right to change tuition rates and make additional changes
whenever necessary.