Resources for Undergraduates

The Department for Slavic and East European Languages and Literatures and the Ohio State University have many opportunities and resources available for undergraduate students interested in Russia and Eastern Europe.

The Center for Slavic and East European Studies 303 Oxley Hall, 1712 Neil Ave.
292-8770
The Slavic Center, located at 303 Oxley Hall (1712 Neil Ave.) provides many services for undergraduates at OSU.

Slavic Center Events
Stay informed of events on campus and throughout Columbus dealing with Russia and Eastern Europe. To sign up for the weekly e-mail newsletter, send an e-mail to csees@osu.edu.

Slavic Center Job List
The Job List will be emailed to subscribers twice each month and will feature job openings in the non-profit and governmental sectors related to Russia and Eastern Europe. The job list is free of charge. To subscribe, contact csees@osu.edu.

Slavic Center Film Library The library offers a wide variety of documentary and feature films, videotapes, and DVDs with over 1800 English, Russian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Serbo-Croatian, Slovak, Ukrainian, Uzbek, and Yiddish titles. Videos may be rented free of charge at the Slavic Center, 303 Oxley Hall (1712 Neil Ave). For more about the film library and to search the library database, go to the Slavic Center Film Library Website.

East European and Slavic Studies Library
Room 300 of the OSU Main Library, 1858 Neil Avenue
292-8959
The East European and Slavic Studies collection contains approximately 500,000 books and journals of which the great majority are in the languages of the region (Russian, Polish, Old Church Slavonic, Bulgarian, Serbo-Croatian, Romanian, etc.) The majority of these cover the broad area of the humanities and social sciences, reflecting the diverse interests of OSU's scholars and students.

Language Tables
If you would like to practice your language skills in a non-classroom environment, need help with your homework, or are interested in meeting other students, then come join us in one of the weekly Language Tables. For more information, please contact the Slavic Department.

Russian Language Table, Thursdays 5:30-7:00, Crane Café (Hagerty Hall, 1st Floor)

Czech Language Table, Fridays 5:00-6:00, Bernie's (1896 N. High St.)

Serbo-Croation Language Table, Fridays 4:30-5:30, Bernie's (1896 N. High St.)

Uzbek Language Table, Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30, Crane Café (Hagerty Hall, 1st Floor)

Kapustnik
Once a quarter, the Slavic Department hosts kapustnik, where students, graduate students, and faculty are all invited to show their special talents. Some of the more popular events have been skits, singing, dancing, and films. Offered on the 8th week of every quarter, all are invited to participate, attend, and try some delicious Slavic and East European food. For more information, please contact the Slavic Department.

   

Russian Club
The Russian Club, which meets regularly, hosts a number of events, including speakers, film nights, food nights, and trips to important cultural locations. For more information on how to get involved in the Russian club, please contact the Slavic Department.

Individualized Instruction Learning Center
120 Hagerty Hall, 1775 College Road
292-7060 (Front Desk)
The Individulized Instruction Learning Center houses the Russian I.I. office, along with the I.I. offices for several other languages. At the front desk you will be able to access all the sign-up sheets and schedules pertinent to your Individualized Instruction program. The front desk attendant will also provide you with written tests that you have signed up for in advance that have been put out for you by a Russian I.I. instructor. There is also limited access to satellite television and other audio-video equipment depending on scheduling and availability.

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