Field Trips & Cultural Experiences

Students took part in shared experiences both in and out of the classroom, from attending performances to participating in cultural traditions. These experiences helped them see language as something active, social, and connected to real people.
Students at Foreign Language Day
Students participated in Foreign Language Day at Southern Illinois University, attending language and culture sessions and connecting with students from other schools.
Students at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis
Students attended a performance of The Nutcracker at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis, giving them an opportunity to experience live Russian ballet.
Promotional materials for Russian movie night
Promotional materials for a student-requested Russian film night. Students engaged with authentic media in the target language and discussed the film together.
Students preparing blini for Maslenitsa
Students participating in a traditional Maslenitsa game
Students celebrated Maslenitsa by preparing blini and participating in traditional games, experiencing the holiday through hands-on cultural practice and shared participation.
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