Harvard Summer Institute announces Ukrainian program (02/04/96)

Harvard Summer Institute announces Ukrainian program

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - The Ukrainian Research Institute, in conjunction with the Harvard University Summer School, announces the 26th annual Harvard Ukrainian Summer Institute, to be held on June 24-August 16. The intensive eight-week program offers accredited university instruction in Ukrainian studies and provides an opportunity for students to meet faculty and research associates and become familiar with the work of the institute.

Intensive Ukrainian language courses will he offered once again, including: Beginning Ukrainian, Intermediate Ukrainian and Advanced Ukrainian. These language classes, under the overall direction of Halyna Hryn, the institute's new Summer School director, will meet for three hours per day, Monday through Friday, and are offered for eight credit units each.

This year the institute will be offering three courses in addition to the language courses. These are: "Modernism, Feminism and Their Reception in 20th Century Ukrainian Literature" taught by Solomea Pavlychko, senior research fellow, department of literary theory, Institute of Literature, Academy of Sciences of Ukraine; "Modern Ukrainian History: Culture, Church and Society" taught by Borys A. Gudziak, director, Institute of Church History, Lviv Theological Academy; and "Ukrainian Politics in Transition" taught by James Clem, post-doctoral fellow, Russian Research Center, Harvard University.

Each non-language course meets twice weekly for a total of five lecture hours and is granted four credit units. Participants are required to register for a minimum of eight credits and may register for as many as 12 credits.

The Ukrainian Summer Institute's course offerings are enriched by a calendar of special events. The program for 1996 will include screenings of Ukrainian films, a wide variety of cultural events, guest lectures by prominent faculty and guests, and round table discussions on current events in Ukraine. In addition to the institute's offerings, a wide range of activities are available through other programs at Harvard.

The Harvard Ukrainian Summer Institute draws a wide range of participants, including undergraduate, graduate and continuing education students, government specialists and businesspeople. In past years participants have come from all over the United States and Canada, as well as from Europe, Latin America, Africa and Australia. Last year nine students from Ukraine participated in the program.

Applicants to the Harvard Ukrainian Summer Institute must be at least 19 years of age or have attended one year of college. Admission is based on the applicant's academic record, a letter of recommendation and a personal statement.

The program is offered for a reduced fee of $1,850 (regular Harvard Summer School tuition for eight units of credit is $2,820). A limited number of students who demonstrate financial need may qualify for a further fee reduction. Students who wish to live on campus may apply for housing through the Harvard Summer School. Full room and board for the eight-week program costs $2,360

Applications for the 1996 summer session may be obtained by writing to: Harvard Ukrainian Summer Institute, 1583 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138 or by calling (617) 495-7833. Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis. Applications are due by June 1; applications received after this date will be assessed a $50 late fee. Since the number of dormitory rooms is limited and language class size is restricted, candidates are advised to apply promptly.

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