Learn a baltic language: Estonian, Latvian, Lithuanian

BALSSI 2010

June 14 - August 6

at the

University of Wisconsin-Madison

The Baltic Studies Summer Institute (BALSSI) offers intensive Estonian, Latvian and Lithuanian language courses. BALSSI also offers a cultural enhancement program which introduces students to the rich world of Baltic history and culture.

The Center for Russia, East Europe and Central Asia (CREECA) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison will host the Baltic Studies Summer Institute (BALSSI) in the summer of 2010 (June 14-August 6). First- and second*-year Estonian, Latvian, and Lithuanian language courses will be offered, as well as lectures (in English) on Baltic history and culture and a rich program of cultural events related to the Baltic lands.

BALSSI is sponsored by a consortium of twelve U.S. universities and receives additional support from the Association for the Advancement of Baltic Studies, the American Council of Learned Societies, and the Lithuanian Foundation.

BALSSI at the University of Wisconsin-Madison would like to acknowledge the generous assistance we have received from Madison-Vilnius Sister Cities and Žaibas Lithuanian Dancers. Read about BALSSI events hosted by these two local community organizations in the 2009 MVSC Summer Newsletter.

For further information about BALSSI 2010, please contact Nancy Heingartner, BALSSI program coordinator, balssi@creeca.wisc.edu, 1-608-262-3379.

*Scheduling of classes at the second-year level is contingent on sufficient enrollment, and may be canceled due to low enrollment. Please apply as early as possible to help ensure your class will be offered.

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