BATES FALL SEMESTER ABROAD 2013
Semester in St. Petersburg, Russia
BATES FACULTY
Dennis Browne
German and Russian Studies
Karen Palin
Biology
Study in the city of Peter the Great
Explore its people, culture and history
Classes at Derzhavin Institute
Russian language and culture classes taught by Derzhavin Faculty
Bates courses taught in English
Peter’s Impossible CityDennis Browne
Window on the west
Wars and revolutions
Cats have a place in history
Russian Cultures:
The Microbial Perspective
Karen Palin
Designated “S”
We study
Microbial production of traditional food and beverages
Cycling of elements and bioremediation
Russian scientific discoveries, past and present
Microbial outbreaks of current and historic significance
Homestays with local families
We travel toNovgorod, Moscow, Black Sea Region
Bates Credits
• 2 credits of Russian language
• 1 credit of Russian culture
• 1 S (science) credit, counts towards PH GEC
• FSA constitutes a GEC
Fees
• Bates comprehensive fee covers all program related travel to and from Boston, tuition, room, and board
• Personal spending money, personal travel during breaks not included
Applications
• Available from • Georgette Dumais, 108 Roger Williams Hall
• Study Abroad Office, 124 Roger Williams Hall
• Early applications due December 14, 2012
• Regular applications due February 1, 2012
More Information
• Contact the Study Abroad Office
• Dennis Browne, [email protected]
• Karen Palin, [email protected]