Diverse Voices on Teaching Russian

Session Submission Type: Roundtable

Affiliate Organization: American Council of Teachers of Russian

Brief Description

This roundtable convenes experts exploring various dimensions of Russian language pedagogy from the perspective of diversity.. Participants will examine how diverse Russian-speaking perspectives shape effective teaching methods across different contexts.
The discussion features specialists addressing:
U.S. state-funded immersive Russian programs abroad;
Russian for professional purposes in science, business and diplomacy;
the unique needs of heritage learners with family connections to Russian culture;
evolving contemporary language norms and regional variations;
and the linguistic patterns of Russian-speaking diaspora communities worldwide.
This collaborative conversation moves to acknowledge Russian language and its diverse manifestations beyond the ideas of ethnicity and state. Participants will share innovative teaching strategies, research findings, and practical experiences to enrich Russian language instruction for all learners, reflecting the true diversity of Russian-speaking communities and enhancing cultural understanding through inclusive pedagogical approaches.

Sub Unit

• Linguistics/Language Pedagogy/Translation

Chair

• Olga Klimova, U of Pittsburgh

Roundtable Speakers

• Olga Klimova, U of Pittsburgh

• Irina Kogel, Boston U

• Olga Mukhortova, DTRA DLIFLC