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The Department of Slavic, German, and Eurasian Studies offers a full array of language, culture, literature, and linguistics courses for students interested in 10+ languages. Beyond our BA programs and study abroad opportunities, we offer Masters and Doctorate degrees in Slavic linguistics and literary studies, as well as a minor in Peace and Conflict Studies.

Summer 2026 Courses Slavic, German, and Eurasian Studies Online Asynchronous GERM 104 Elementary German I June 1 - July 24 GERM 145 Fairy tales from Grimm to Disney and beyond June 1 - July 24 GERM 336 The German Transatlantic Experience June 1 - July 24 SLAV 140 Understanding Russia June 1 - July 24 PCS 120 Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies June 1 - July 26SLAV 230  The Vampire in Literature, Film, and Television June 1 - July 24SLAV 148/149 Slavic Folklore June 1 - july 26
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Ukraine’s United Nations Ambassador Sergiy Kyslytsya
Ukraine’s U.N. Ambassador Sergiy Kyslytsya will give a public presentation from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Nov. 12 at the Dole Institute of Politics.
Nadya Tolokonnikova

LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas Department of Slavic, German & Eurasian Studies is hosting Russian musician, conceptual artist, political activist and founder of Pussy Riot, Nadya Tolokonnikova, at 6 p.m. April 4. ...

Ihor Lylo speaking at the Hall Center for the Humanities, April 15, 2024.
The Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence Award allows Ukrainian historian Ihor Lylo to further his teaching and cultural contributions at the University of Kansas, a community he commends for its openness.

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