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[Gonul Pultar]

PROGRAM INFO.- Summer Program at UWED, Tashkent
> 
> Program Information
> 
> University of World Economy and Diplomacy,
> Tashkent, Uzbekistan
> International Summer School, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
> 
> Dear Colleagues,
> 
> The University of World Economy and Diplomacy, Tashkent, Uzbekistan is
> offering short-term intensive program of language training, and courses on
> the economics, politics, and culture of Central Asia that will be held
> during July of the year 2002.
> 
> The International Summer School will offer courses in Russian and Uzbek
> languages as well as courses on the Economics, Politics, and culture of
> Central Asia. The program is directed at teaching these courses for foreign
> participants. Non language classes are taught in English or simultaneous
> translations provided.
> 
> Applications from professional faculty and staff, graduate and upper-class
> undergraduate students are accepted for summer school enrolment.
> 
> University of World Economy and Diplomacy is the leading educational
> institution in International Economics, Politics and Law in Uzbekistan and
> in Central Asia. Language studies are integral part of the university
> program offerings.
> 
> The University has some of Uzbekistan's best-qualified faculty, excellent
> instructional resources and the best physical plant among universities in
> Central Asia. The University has small classes and modern technical
> facilities.
> 
> The participants will be provided with excellent special on-campus
> full-service lodging accommodations, food facilities that offer Asian
> cuisine and superior oriental hospitality.
> 
> Tashkent is the largest and most modern city in Central Asia. It has
> world-class centres of culture and entertainment. It has some of the best
> public transportation systems in the world that includes the world famous
> cleanest, safest, fastest and most reliable under-ground public transport
> system in the world.
> The summer program offers participants interesting cultural activities,
> visits to museums and famous landmarks, and travel programs that include
> visits to world-famous historical Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva.
> The program offers opportunities for field study, and consultations with
> leading scholars in Central Asian studies.
> 
> The Program
> 
> The summer educational program includes courses in Uzbek and Russian
> languages and courses on the economics, politics, and culture of Central
> Asia. The language courses are designed to develop language skills with
> special emphasis is placed on conversational skills. Participants will be
> given handouts to guide them through relevant dialogues, reading
> comprehension and building up vocabulary in the language. Grammar is taught
> through simple exercises of items as presented in real situations. Audio
> tapes provide students practical exercises for listening comprehension and
> proper pronunciation.
> Courses on the economics, politics, and culture of Central Asia include a
> comprehensive coverage of the topics. The courses will be taught by teams of
> distinguished faculty who will cover different areas in each of the
> disciplines.
> 
> The program is designed for a limited number of participants so individual
> attention will be given to each participant. An individualised special
> program may be appropriate for some participants in order to obtain the
> maximum benefits out of the study program.
> 
> The program will be held during a 4-week session of classes from July 1 to
> July 27, 2002. There will be 16 hours per week devoted to class meetings.
> Classes are held on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 09:00 am
> till 13:00 p.m. with 1 coffee break included. Fridays will be reserved for
> visiting sites and museums in Tashkent and the surrounding areas. Weekends
> provide opportunity for organised travel to some historical places and
> summer resorts. Longer stays can be arranged for those who may want to spend
> more time in Uzbekistan.
> 
> Language courses will be offered at three levels:
>   * Beginners
>   * Intermediate
>   * Advanced
> 
> The program offers flexibility in choosing the desired courses. The program
> will include 50 hours of Language classes and 12 hours of lectures on the
> economics, politics, and culture of Central Asia.
> 
> Tours and Cultural Activities
> 
> The program includes a variety of  cultural and leisure activities that
> include tours to an Uzbek village, mountains, historical Samarkand, Bukhara
> and Khiva and visits to theatres, museums, Uzbek famous bazaars and other
> Uzbek landmarks.
> 
> Admission
> 
> Applications from professional faculty and staff, graduate and upper-class
> undergraduate students are accepted for summer school enrolment. No beginner
> knowledge of targeted language is required. A placement test will be
> administered for placement at the proper language level.
> 
> All courses are non-credit but the University of World economy and Diplomacy
> will issue a certificate of enrolment and successful completion of the
> appropriate summer program.
> 
> The University will assist in obtaining visa into the country and in other
> matters of registration.
> 
> The closing date for applications is 10 June 2002.
> 
> Lodging
>   * Accommodation is at the University lodging facilities and can begin as
>     early as June 30, 2002.
>   * Lodging ends day after last day of class. Total number of days 31 days.
>   * Children: There is no children's program or lodging facility for children
>     at the university.
> 
> Certificate
>   * A certificate of attendance and successful completion of the program will
>     be issued by the University to participants upon completion of the program.
> 
> Program Cost Includes tuition, course materials, lodging, and breakfast
> daily, and admission to museums in Tashkent.
> 
> Program period: July 1-27, 2002
> Program Fee: $2,000
> 
> Entertainment, travel and tour programs are extra and are estimated at less
> than $500.
> 
> A deposit of $1,000 is necessary at the time of application. The deposit is
> non-refundable for cancellations after June 10, 2002.
> 
> For more information contact:
> 
> Ms. Elvira Giniyatova
> International Affairs Office
> sonya@uwed.freenet.uz
> Urgench22@yahoo.com
> 
> Telephone (998712) 690913, 676769
> Fax (998712) 670900
> 
> University of World Economy and Diplomacy
> 54 Buyuk Ipak Yuli Street
> Tashkent 700077
> The Republic of Uzbekistan