Throughout 2014, we invite you to take part in the series of talks with 4 different guests who, back in the Communist era, were leading personalities in Polish public life. Our guests have been selected in such a way as to present different (and possibly opposing) perspectives on the Polish political transformation of 1989. They will share their impressions, memories, hopes and possibly disappointments over the events of late 1980s and early 1990s in Poland, of which they were central figures in their own respective fields. 

 More info on the guests and the series: http://www.dublin.msz.gov.pl/en/news/25_years_of_freedom

10 years of teaching Polish in Ireland

This year we celebrate 10 years of teaching Polish language at Trinity College Dublin. Mariusz Czech, Polish language lector at TCD, reflects on the anniversary.

10 years of programmes with Polish language in Trinity College Dublin

 

When I tell people that I teach Polish in Dublin, I usually encounter the following reaction: “But who would study Polish in Dublin?” Exactly! Who wants to learn Polish in Dublin? It turns out that there may be a small, but a very ambitious and eager group of students. Read more.

This item was published on the website of the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Dublin.

2014 Russian Certification Examinations and Intensive Preparatory Course

The Department of Russian and Slavonic Studies, in collaboration with Moscow State University, is an official test centre for Certification Examinations in Russian as a Foreign Language (TORFL/ТРКИ), which are fully integrated into the Common European Framework of Reference. The six examinations that students may take are:

·        (Elementary Certification Level (ТЭУ) – A1)

·        Basic Certification Level (ТБУ) – A2

·        First Certification Level (ТРКИ-1) – B1

·        Second Certification Level (ТРКИ-2) – B2

·        Third Certification Level (ТРКИ-3) – C1

·        Fourth Certification Level (ТРКИ-4) – C2

The 2014 examination diet will take place on Monday, 14^th April 2014, and Tuesday, 15^th April 2014, in Trinity College.

Persons wishing to undergo focused examination preparation for the Certification Examinations are invited to enroll on our special preparatory programme. This intensive course will take place over five evenings from Monday, 7^th April 2014 to Friday, 11^th April 2014, in Trinity College. Students of all levels may apply. 

Each evening, two slots each lasting 60 minutes are available – 6:30-7:30, and 7:45-8:45. Two sessions each are provisionally earmarked for basic level (ТБУ/A2) and for ТРКИ-1 (B1), while four are scheduled for ТРКИ-2 (B2). The two Friday slots are optionally available against additional payment. There must be a minimum of two students per slot; where numbers are lower, sessions may be merged (ТБУ/A2 with ТРКИ-1/B1, and ТРКИ-2/B2 with ТРКИ-3/C1). The final schedule will be made available once registration is complete. 

For enquiries about times and fees, and to register, please contact Natasha Kulachkovskaya, Department of Russian and Slavonic Studies, Arts Building, Room 5020, Trinity College, Dublin 2. The application deadline is Thursday, 3^rd April 2014; payment must accompany application.

Mikhail Scherbakov Recital

 

The TCD Russian Society is hosting a recital of Mikhail Scherbakov on March 29, 2014, at 4pm.

Venue: Boydell Recital Room (Department of Music, House 5, see TCD map).

Tickets: 25 euro, concession (students and unemployed) 20 euro. 

To book in advance, write to Vladimir Dotsenko.

More event details/poster.

Dublin City Festival of Russian Culture

 

The 5th Dublin City Festival or Russian Culture kicks off today at 12 noon at the Hugh Lane Gallery with a concert of classical music. In the course of one week, you can sample Russian culture through a long line-up of events for all ages. The Festival concludes next Sunday, 2nd March, with the traditional Family Day.

The Department is involved with three events this year:

• The now-traditional Quiz for transition-year students and Talk about living in Russia (Tue, 25th Feb, 1pm, Ilac centre library)
• A Gala concert/poetry evening (Wed, 26th Feb, 7pm, Atrium, TCD)
• Open Day at the Department, where we will showcase some of our activities (Fri, 28th Feb, 12 noon-3pm, Rm. 5051, Arts Building, TCD)

As part of the Open Day, the Head of Department will give a short introduction to the Department at 1pm, and we will give a guided tour of Trinity in Russian at 2pm, starting in the Department. Everyone welcome - drop by and put your name on the list!