Calling all Slavonic-curious linguists, literary critics, cultural historians and political scientists! Applications have now closed for the Cambridge University Slavonic Studies Taster Day on Wednesday 3 July.
We're excited to offer this taster visit opportunity as a collaboration between the Cambridge University Slavonic Studies department, Christ’s College and Trinity College.
- Wednesday 3 July: Nations and Cultures: Academic Taster Day at Christ's College (applications have now closed)
- Overnight: Optional accommodation at Trinity College
- Thursday 4 July: Cambridge University Open Day
Nations and Cultures Taster Day 
Wed 3 July at Christ's College
There will be a particular focus on the three Slavonic languages and cultures that are currently taught at Cambridge: Polish, Russian and Ukrainian. We will offer language “taster” sessions and two sample lectures, designed to provide a glimpse into the academic life of the Slavonic Section.
If you are thinking of applying for any of the following courses and/or language combinations, then this might be the perfect opportunity for you:
- Modern and Medieval Languages
French/Spanish/German/Italian/Portuguese + Russian* - History and Modern Languages
History + Russian* - MML and Classics
Classical Latin/Classical Greek + Russian* - MML and Asian & Middle Eastern Studies
Arabic/Hebrew/Persian + Russian*
*NB you can apply for all of these combinations having never studied Russian before. We welcome both those looking to take Beginners’ Russian (ab initio) and Russian post-A Level. We also welcome applications from those who are considering taking a language-based course but still undecided. Polish and Ukrainian are offered as optional ‘papers’ (modules) in the second and fourth year of study; you do not need to apply for these at the point of submitting your UCAS application
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Overnight accommodation
Night of Wed 3 July at Trinity College
When you complete an application for the Nations and Cultures Taster Day, you will be asked if you would like to book accommodation. For those studying overnight, we will walk you over to Trinity College at the end of the Taster Day (Trinity is very close to Christ's).
Cambridge University Open Day
Thurs 4 July
On Thursday 4 July there is a large-scale Cambridge University Open Day. All Colleges and all University Faculties will take part. You will be able to attend events organised by the Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics Faculty (and/or any other Faculties you are interested in) as well as visiting Colleges. A full programme will be available nearer the time.
More information on the Cambridge Open Days can be found here and you will need to complete a Cambridge Open Days booking form in advance to attend.
Further information
- Trinity College Nations and Cultures event paqe
- Timetable and further details
- Nations and Cultures Event page on the Cambridge Admissions website
- Slavonic Studies Section on the MML Faculty website
- Nik's Student Profile - Nick studied History and Russian here at Christ's (he took Russian as a post-A level subject but you can study it from scratch as well)
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