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Bordertalk: Sino-Russian Relations examines the historically turbulent relationship between Russia and China, which today is influenced by the two countries' interaction as trade partners in energy, arms, and consumer goods, as they compete for influence in resource-rich Central Asia, and as Chinese interest in investment in Siberia grows. Explore the history, economy, politics, and languages of both Russia and China from the excellent vantage point of Siberia, where Russia literally meets China. Students may customize their program with an optional homestay or an internship.  Bordertalk is available in fall or spring and includes RS-100/200/300, BT-101, BT-211, and RS-102/202/302 or CN-100/200/300 or any one 400-level course. Cost: $7 495* Spring (S): Feb 1 - May 21, 2010 (Apply by Oct 16, 2009) Fall (F): Aug 30 - Dec 17, 2010  (Apply by May 17, 2010)   This Program is Available in:   Irkutsk Irkutsk State Linguistic University full program available   Vladivostok Far Eastern National University  100, 200, and 300 level courses available   Frequently Asked Questions  About SRAS Programs; Housing; Airfare;  Visas; Safety in Russia; SRAS; Financial Aid; Credit Xfer; Applying; Budget; Other. Curriculum - Bordertalk: Sino-Russian Relations - - Core courses: All levels - RS-100/200/300: Russian Language Study Courses offered at six different levels, from beginning to advanced. For more information see SRAS's suggested syllabai for beginning (100), intermediate (200), and advanced (300). Available: F, S;   Academic Hours: 320** BT-101: Culture Lab A range of tours and excursions are held as part of the regular coursework. Additionally, travel to Ulan Ude and Lake Baikal are included. Available: F, S;   Academic Hours: N/A RS-102/202/302: Individualized Russian Tutoring One-on-one tutoring to help you gain greater fluency, work on problem areas, or simply get more conversational practice. Intermediate or advanced students can focus on specialized terminology for business, diplomacy, or other academic fields. Available: F, S;   Academic Hours: 60** CN-100/200/300: Chinese Language Study    Syllabus Courses offered in English individually or in very small groups (2-5) and taught at the student's specific level. Course not available in Vladivostok. Available: F, S;   Academic Hours: 60** BT-211: Economic and Political Relations with China    Syllabus Study Sino-Russian relations from their very early beginnings to the present. Overview of modern trade relations, policies, and those Russian industries benefiting most. Available: F, S;   Academic Hours: 32** - Electives: Taught in Russian*** -   BT-401: Chinese Language for Russian Speakers  Syllabus Available: F, S;   Academic Hours: Varies (see syllabus)** BT-402: History of Chinese Literature  Syllabus Available: F, S;   Academic Hours: 34, 42** BT-403: History of China  Syllabus Available: F;   Academic Hours: 68** BT-404: Religion and Culture in China  Syllabus Available: S;   Academic Hours: 40** BT-405: Economic Geography of China  Syllabus Available: F, S;   Academic Hours: 40, 32** BT-406: Ethnography of China  Syllabus Available: F, S;   Academic Hours: 32, 21** BT-407: Chinese Foreign Policy  Syllabus Available: F, S;   Academic Hours: 34, 42** BT-408: The Chinese Socio-Political System  Syllabus Available: F, S;   Academic Hours: 34, 42** Details:    Back to Top *Included in this cost are tuition for study as outlined, dorm stay, TORFL testing (optional), visa and registration, pre-departure materials, local orientation, health and accident insurance (with restrictions), round-trip airport transfers, and SRAS in-country support. Students may sign up for one additional elective for an additional $350. All prices listed on this page are subject to change without notice.  ** All SRAS courses are eligible for credit transfer. Each university or college will figure how many credits to transfer based in part on the number of academic hours. Academic hours listed on this page include only classroom hours and do not reflect hours students will be expected to spend on homework. Students interested in credit transfer should inquire with their academic advisor at their home university, inform SRAS of their need for credit transfer (and any specific requirements of their university or college) and see our FAQ page for more information. ***All electives taught in Russian are held together with Russian students and other foreigners. Only students with advanced Russian skills will be admitted. Academic hours as listed correspond to the semester held (the fall section of the course differs from the spring session). No electives taught in Russian are currently available in Vladivostok.   SRAS offers a range of programs at varying prices>>> print this page email this page