About the Organization

The Linguistic University of Nizhny Novgorod was founded as an institute in 1937 on the basis of foreign language courses which had been functioning from 1917. It provides LUNN, III building academic programs in languages and linguistics at the bachelor's, the master's and the doctoral level to students from all regions of Russia and is accountable directly to the Ministry of Education.

The LUNN ranks among the top institutions of higher education of its kind. Recently, along with 20 other top institutes in Russia, a special commission of the Ministry of Education granted it the status of a university.

The University offers Russian, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, English (British and American) Turkish and Japanese languages, plus the complete spectrum of liberal arts courses.

The University is organized into four colleges of Education (English, German, French and Russian), a college of Translation, and a school of International Business. In addition to these there are divisions for distance learning, for access courses, and for other specialized pedagogical training. The faculty of the University is organized into 34 subject departments. Some of them operate in one college only, others on a cross-college basis.

Job Description

The intern will work in the American Center of the University. Duties, which will be varied, may include cataloging of library materials, assistance in English -language and American-culture classes, introduction of American film series, providing a resource for students of American Studies, etc.

# of Positions per term

1

Start Dates

Fall (September 1) or Winter/ Spring (February 1)

Duration of Internship

Approximately 3.5 Months

Academic Background

Open to students of all majors, although students of Speech Communication, Foreign Language, TEFL, or Library Science may receive preference. PSU applicants receive priority consideration; other students are encouraged to apply.

Skills/Experience

Experience in library work and/or teaching English as a Foreign Language helpful.

Language Ability

Russian language skills equivalent to third year university study. Students must be native speakers of English.

Other Requirements

Total costs vary depending on how long you plan to be abroad, where you will be living, your personal spending habits, and current exchange rates. The following estimates will give you a ballpark figure for this internship. Get help with the math from our handy Cost Calculator.
ALL ESTIMATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

IE₃ Program Fee

For spring term 2012, the program fee for the first term of any internship is $2950 - $3150. The expected program fee beginning summer term 2012 is $3450 for the first term. You do not pay tuition in addition to the program fee. Visit your University's IE₃ page for details, costs for additional terms, and campus administrative fees.

Estimated One-Time Expenses

Expense Type	Price
International Travel	Approximately $2500
Visa Fees	$131 USD
Recommended Immunizations	HIV Test Required

*See Additional Cost Information below.

Estimated Monthly Expenses

Expense Type	Price/month
Housing	$50
Food	$50
Local Transportation	$25
Recreation	$25
Personal Expenses	$25

Compensation

None. Interns may audit on-going classes, including Russian as a Second Language, at no charge. Individual tutoring in a variety of subjects, including Russian as a Second Language, will be available for a modest fee.

Additional Expense Information

The university will arrange housing in the university apartment

Priority placement goes to Portland State University students. Other students are welcome and encouraged to apply.

Field Notes Postings:

"Dissolving Coffee": Reflections on Russia by Lena Walker: Portland State University student and IE₃ intern (November 9, 2010)