3. attend Russian films, lectures and other cultural events. This is an increasingly important and popular career option. For information, consult with the Education Department. Independent Study Independent study projects are an option open to motivated students who wish to pursue a topic in Russian or Slavic literatures and cultures not offered as part of the regular curriculum. Interested students must be willing to initiate their own study project and meet with their director on a weekly basis.
All faculty members are willing to assist.
Most projects are taken for half or full course credit. Qualified seniors may wish to write an Honors Thesis. Opportunities for Off-Campus Study Dickinson College has an agreement with Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology in Moscow to sponsor a month long Russian language Immersion Program during the summer, and a semester or year exchange of students between the two institutions. There are also opportunities to study in other Russian cities and areas of the former Soviet Union. For further information, consult members of the Department of Russian.