Estonia, Russia and Eastern Europe in the 20th Century
Tartu, Pärnu and Tallinn in Estonia; St. Petersburg, Russia
July 25 - August 13, 2009
History 350 (SS)
Faculty Leader: Dr. Karl Loewenstein, Clow Faculty 312, 920-424-2462
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Join UW Oshkosh students and Dr. Karl Loewenstein on an exploration of European Integration and Russian Foreign Policy at the University of Tartu.
EXAMINE the key moments of European history, including World War II, the Cold War, and Russia’s new policy toward the European Union.
EXPERIENCE the medieval architecture of the Baltic region, the remnants of the Soviet Union, and pull of modern nationalism.
EXPLORE integration and the impact of enlargement on policy reforms and institutions in the European Union.
ENHANCE your resume with study at a prestigious European research University.
MEET your Estonian professors - DR. VIATCHESLAV MOROZOV and Kristian Nielsen!
Designed for English-speaking students from around the world, this International Summer University provides a highly motivating academic atmosphere while offering courses in areas in which the University of Tartu has earned special recognition in international academic circles. Spend week one at University of Tartu Pärnu College, week two at University of Tartu's main campus, week three at Tartu University College of Law and English College in Tallinn and week four at St. Petersburg State University.
The University of Tartu is the largest public university in Estonia with a student body of around 17,000 and about 3,000 academic and administrative personnel. It has 11 departments and 6 colleges. There are around 500 international students and international agreements with around 40 institutions.
UW Oshkosh students and Dr. Loewenstein will travel as a group with 10 or more participants. Students will be given the option of traveling as a small group without a UW Oshkosh faculty leader if the group is at nine or fewer students.
All of the information included here is subject to change. Modifications may be required depending on the exigencies of the situation.
Course(s)
Required Course
History 350 - Modern East Europe (SS) (3 credits)
Prerequisites: History 101 or History 102.
Course Descriptions
See the University of Tartu International Summer University course description for information on the three course components.
Course Assessment
Students are expected to complete assignments outside of class and to prepare for classes; professors will outline expectations at the beginning of each course. Each block ends with a written essay and/or multiple-choice and true-false tests.
Optional Course
International Studies 333 1 unit (cr.)
Study Tour
Prerequisites: none; syllabus
If you request enrollment in this course on the study abroad application, you will be automatically enrolled and will not be contacted about the coursework involved. Assignments for this course must be done independently. Contact the Office of International Education with questions.
Accommodation & Meals
See individual hostels' web sites for amenities, locations and pictures. Most rooms are doubles, though more than two students may share a suite. All accommodations listed are tentative.
Pärnu
Hommikuhostel is in the center of town not far from the University of Tartu Pärnu College facilities. Contact: 17 Hommiku St., Pärnu 80010, Estonia; Tel: 011-372-445-1122; Fax: 011-372-443-1214; Email: admin@hommikuhostel.ee.
Tartu
University of Tartu Hostel Raatuse is in the center of Tartu within short walking distance from the university campus. Contact: Raatuse 22, Tartu 51013, Estonia.
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University of Tartu Hostel Pepleri is in the center of Tartu within short walking distance from the university campus. Contact: Pepleri 14, Tartu 51003, Estonia.
Tallinn
Tallinn University of Technology Academic Hostel is on the Tallinn University of Technology campus with easy access to public transportation and affordable food. Contact: TTÜ Üliõpilasküla MTÜ, Akadeemia tee 11, Tallinn 12611, Estonia; Tel: 011-372-620-2275; Fax; 011-372-620-2276; Email: info@academichostel.com.
OR
Lutheran Church Academy Hostel (located in the immediate center of the Old Town)
St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg State University dormitories at Chevchenko 25 (street address) across the river from the Hermitage. The link does not open to pictures of Chevchenko 25, but the facilities there are the nicest.
Schedule
Saturday, 25 July 2009
Depart U.S.
Sunday, 26 July 2009
Arrival in Estonia, transfer to Pärnu
Week One
Daily lectures at University of Tartu Pärnu College
Friday, 31 July, 2009 (approximate date)
Transfer to Tallinn
Week Two
Daily lectures.
Friday, 7 August, 2009 (approximate date)
Transfer to St. Petersburg State University, Russia by train or bus; visits may include such locations as Mariinsky Theater; round the city bus tour; excursion to the Hermitage; excursion to Tsarskoe Selo; interaction with Russian students; St. Petersburg City Government and meet with city officials. Meetings with businessmen, local politicians, foreign diplomatic missions and representatives of the media may also be arranged. Check the University of Tartu Summer programs web page for final arrangements.
Thursday, 13 August, 2009
Departure from St. Petersburg to Tallinn and departure from Estonia
The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh reserves the right to make changes to itineraries, travel arrangements, hotels, excursions, activities or other arrangements made necessary by factors beyond its control. On certain dates when some attractions or activities may not be available, UW Oshkosh reserves the right to substitute alternate attractions or activities.
Flight
Luggage Limits
Restrictions on carry-on baggage (t.b.d.).
Restrictions on checked and excess baggage (t.b.d.).
Depart UW Oshkosh
Long-term parking is allowed on campus in parking lot 6 with a valid UW Oshkosh parking permit. Participants may park on campus for the duration of their study abroad experience, except for semester-long programs.
Meeting Date & Time: t.b.d.
Departure Time: t.b.d.
Departure Location: Parking Lot 6
Flight
t.b.d.
Return to UW Oshkosh
Estimated date & time: t.b.d.
Return Location: Parking Lot 6
Fees
The more who sign up for this program, the lower the cost per participant will be. You can help lower your cost to study abroad by recruiting friends and classmates to join you in this experience!
| Program Fee Estimate | |
$3,210° |
Program fees are estimated at $2,890 - $3,210 based on 10-15 participants and projected exchange rates. |
| Expenses in U.S. Dollars | |
$100 |
Application Fee ($200 for out-of-state applicants) |
$100 |
Passport & Pictures |
$1,250 |
Airfare |
varies |
Immunizations |
-$50 |
Refund to eligible participants |
$1,400 |
Total Pre-travel Expense Estimate (plus immunizations) |
| Expenses in Foreign Currency (Estonian Kroon = EEK) | |
EEK 2,835 |
Meals |
EEK 575 |
Personal Spending Money (EEK 575 - EEK 2,300) |
EEK 3,410 |
Total Expense Estimate while Abroad |
$345 |
Total in U.S. Dollars as of 7/17/08 (today's rate of exchange) |
$4,955 |
Total Estimated Expenses |
°Indicates the expense will appear on your UW Oshkosh student account.
Program fees cover course-related expenses (no tuition is assessed); visa fees (at U.S. citizen rate); transportation between UW Oshkosh and O'Hare by school bus; accommodations as listed on the finalized itinerary; tours/visits (including transportation and entrance fees) listed on the finalized itinerary; pre-travel orientation; and international health insurance. The program itinerary may be tentative and will not be finalized until approximately two weeks before departure.
Program fees do not cover items not specifically mentioned above such as trip cancellation and baggage insurance; passports; immunizations;airfare; meals; local transportation costs not associated with the itinerary; and all expenses of a purely personal nature. Estimates for some of these expenses have been included. Fees for a single room are available upon request.
Estimates found here are based on the group rate for services and travel dates as well as current exchange rates, where applicable. Changes to this plan or a large exchange rate fluctuation may cause adjustments to the final cost.
Apply
| ADDITIONAL documents required for this program. Due by the application deadline: |
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| Visa Application for Russia A visa is an endorsement or stamp placed by officials of a foreign country into a passport that makes it possible for the bearer to visit that foreign country. U.S. citizens require a visa to travel to Russia.
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| Due by the Friday following the application deadline: | |
| University of Tartu International Summer University Application | |
| Four Professional Passport Photos (write your name on the backs; one is for the Russian visa & three are for the application to Tartu) | |
| Due by the 1st Friday in April: | |
| Passport You must turn in a signed passport valid for 6 months from the date of arrival in the foreign country. It must have at least TWO side-by-side blank pages (in addition to the notes pages). Your passport will be sent to the Consulate, along with your visa application, to apply for a visa. |
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Resources
Office of International Education Orientation Materials
Tallinn
Tallinn Card (sold at your accommodation in Tallinn)
Videos
Emergency Contact (during program dates)
In a life and death emergency ABROAD
U.S. Department of State Citizen Emergency Center: 1 (202) 647-5225
The Department of State will relay messages to the Embassy in the country in which program participants are traveling. Embassy personnel will try to locate your student, pass on urgent messages and, consistent with the Privacy Act, report back.
To reach your student directly
Use the phone/fax information given to you by your student or, if your student is staying in a hotel, use the hotel contact information listed on the web page for your student's program.
The Office of International Education cannot give out homestay phone numbers unless authorized in advance by the student, but we would be happy to try to contact your student for you in an emergency.
To reach someone at UW Oshkosh during office hours (7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. M-F)
- Office of International Education Phone: 1 (920) 424-0775
- Office of the Associate Vice Chancellor Phone: 1 (920) 424-1410
- Office of the Provost & Vice Chancellor Phone: 1 (920) 424-0300
- Office of International Education Fax: 1 (920) 424-0185
- Dr. William Baurecht: Coordinator, National Student Exchange - baurecht@uwosh.edu
- Jenna Graff: Director, Office of International Education - graff@uwosh.edu
- Becky Triatik : Front Line Advisor - triatikr@uwosh.edu
- Brian Mylrea: International Student Advisor - mylreab@uwosh.edu
- Karlin Stukenberg: Program Manager - stukenbk@uwosh.edu
To reach someone at UW Oshkosh outside of normal office hours
University Police: 1 (920) 424-1216
To reach local contacts associated with our program ABROAD
Dr. Karl Loewenstein, our faculty leaders from UW Oshkosh, will accompany the group throughout the program. Dr. Karl Loewenstein can be reached using the contact information for Accommodation.
Mr. Mart Susi, Program Director, International Summer University, University of Tartu; Address: Teatri väljak 3, 10143 Tallinn, Estonia; Tel: 011-372-627-2000 or 011-372-737-6608; Fax: 011-372-666-0461; Email: Mart.Susi@ut.ee or info@isu.ut.ee
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