Russia

Medieval Moments, Imperial Days, and White Nights in Novgorod and St. Petersburg

June 2010*
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This study abroad program in Russia allows students the opportunity to explore Novgorod, the medieval trading emporium and center of Orthodox spirituality, and the Russian imperial gem of St. Petersburg, while studying Medieval art and the history of Imperial Russia. Both cities have been designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites and showcase the best of medieval and modern Russia by providing one of the world’s richest ensembles of urban planning, art, architecture, and historical treasures.

The program begins in Novgorod, one of the best preserved architectural and archaeological complexes from the Middle Ages. Its monuments provide an unparalleled opportunity for students to climb the walls of medieval forts, walk the streets of the old city, visit churches and monasteries that have functioned for over a thousand years and observe the uncovering of new artifacts by archaeologists. The group then heads to St. Petersburg, which represents both a chronological and symbolic shift from the Old Russia of the Middle Ages to the Imperial Russia of Peter I and his successors. Participants will see the grandeur and splendor of the palaces, parks and grand promenades of this planned "window to the west," while discussing the sacrifices the Russian people made for their rulers to sustain such a lifestyle. They will also visit sites from the revolution of 1917 and from the Soviet era when St. Petersburg was a Second City.

*This program will not be offered in 2009. Check back for 2010 updates.

COURSES

Course Equivalencies and Liberal Studies Domains

The program is led by Elena Boeck, Assistant Professor of Art, and Brian Boeck, Visiting Assistant Professor of History. Both have previously lived and worked in Russia, speak Russian fluently, and have extensive familiarity with the local setting and with all of the sites included on the tour.

Students participating in this program must register for ART234, ART397, or CST254 in spring quarter and for HST208 or HST398 in summer session. ART397 or HST398 may satisfy the Junior Year Experiential Learning requirement. ART234 or CST254 may be used to satisfy the Arts and Literature Liberal Studies Domain requirement, while HST208 may be used toward Understanding the Past: Europe.

ART234/ART397/CST254 - Medieval Art

In this course, taught by Dr. Elena Boeck, students will study a survey of the principal works of architecture, sculpture and the industrial arts created in the Mediterranean basin and in Europe from the Byzantine through the Gothic age.

HST208/398 - Imperial Russia

The course, taught by Dr. Brian Boeck, examines the Viking/early Rus’ period, the Mongol invasions, Ivan the Terrible, the emergence of modern Russia, 19th century Tsarist autocracy and the formation of the radical tradition.

Circumstances, such as an unexpected event abroad or a curriculum change at a host institution, may require DePaul University to make changes to the program. DePaul University reserves the right to cancel or alter programs and courses without notice.

LIVING ARRANGEMENTS

During their stay in Russia, students are housed in comfortable hotels in double and triple rooms.

EXPENSES

In addition to DePaul tuition for 8 credits, costs include a specific program fee. For updated information on specific program expenses, click here:

Cost Information

For this program, the fee covers round-trip airfare, hotel accommodations, museum entrances, breakfasts, and 3-4 group meals. Students must register for eight credits, four credits in the Spring quarter and four credits in the Summer session.

Students must plan their budgets to cover additional meals, passport and visa fees, local transportation, supplies, textbooks, and personal expenses.

Program fees are based on actual costs of the prior year and projections for the current year. Inflation and fluctuating exchange rates make it impossible to state a fixed cost. DePaul University reserves the right to adjust program fees without notice.

Students must have at least a 2.5 GPA to participate in this program. To apply to this program, students must submit the following to the Study Abroad Program:

• A completed DePaul Study Abroad Program application form

• Two (2) recommendation forms from faculty familiar with your academic work.

• A copy of the DePaul Unofficial Transcript. This may be found on Campus Connect in the Students section under Records and Registration.

• A digital photo uploaded into the application.

DePaul University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex or handicap in admissions, employment or the provision of services. Inquiries regarding this policy should be addressed to the Director of Human Resources, 1 E. Jackson Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60604.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 15