Summer Program

Summer School 2023

KEY INFORMATION

PACKAGE 1.

Course Title: Summer School 2024 "Learn Language - Absorb Culture"

Dates: September 10- 20, 2024

Course program: 30 hours of Uzbek or Russian Language, Master-classes, Lab works, and exhibitions.

Meals: lunches, dinners, snacks

Trips: Samarkand, Bukhara, Kokand, Rishtan, Margilan, Ferghana

Tuition fee: 1800$

Deadline: August 28

PACKAGE 2.
Course Title: Summer Cultural School 2024
Dates: September 10 - 20, 2024
Course program: Master classes, Lab works, exhibitions.

Meals: Welcome Dinner
Trips: Samarkand, Bukhara, Kokand, Rishtan, Margilan, Ferghana
Tuition fee: 1100$

Deadline: August 31

Introduction

Welcome to METHODICA Uzbek Language School, where we are thrilled to offer a captivating 10-day summer program focused on Uzbek (or Russian) Languages and Culture and Traditions of Uzbekistan. Our program aims to provide participants with a deep knowledge of Uzbek culture with fundamental language skills to easy communicate in Uzbek or Russian.

But that's not all - we believe that true cultural immersion enhances language learning. Therefore, our program uniquely blends the Uzbek language sessions with a diverse range of cultural lessons, such as pottery master-classes, cooking, dances, paintings, working on ikat machines and other.

By the end of the program, you will not only have a solid foundation in the Uzbek language but also gain a profound understanding of Uzbekistan's rich heritage and traditions. Our goal is to enable you to communicate comfortably in the language and immerse yourself in the local culture with confidence and respect.

ELIGIBILITY

Our program warmly welcomes anyone with a thirst for knowledge and a passion for experiencing new cultures to join us in the heart of Uzbekistan.

CURRICULUM

Module 1:Language

1. Uzbek language
The course will provide the basics of the Uzbek language: grammar, vocabulary, and communication skills. At the end of the course you’ll be able to:

Use familiar everyday expressions and basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type.
Introduce yourself and others and ask and answer questions about personal details.
Interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly
Read and overall understand very simple texts
Write a short, simple postcard and fill in forms with personal details

Module 2:Culture

1. Uzbek culture and society: Discovering the key issues that shape modern Uzbek society.

The land and its people
Values and customs
Adapting to multiculturalism
Uzbek cuisine

2. Architecture in Uzbekistan

Arab time architecture and its historical context
The importance of Modernism in the construction of the new Uzbekistan.

3. Uzbek cuisine:

Osh (Plov) as a culture
13 regions pearl dishes

4. Cross-cultural communication: Effective communication. Successful understanding between people from different cultures: the Uzbek communication style.

Cross-cultural communication
Verbal and non-verbal communication styles

5. Fashion and design in Uzbekistan: the Uzbek culture and society through Ikat and popular Chapans and Doppi.

Dress and revolution
Contemporary designers and industry: a global market

Trips

Our itinerary will whisk you away to extraordinary destinations such as Samarkand, a city exuding an enchanting oriental allure. Uncover the living history that thrives within the walls of Bukhara, a place where the past seamlessly intertwines with the present. Experience Kokand, a crossroads of diverse architectural epochs, and be captivated by the artistic legacy of Rishtan, renowned for its intricate ceramics. Discover Margilan, where the rustling symphony of silk production is a soothing lullaby, and venture to Ferghana, a city that elegantly bridges the gap between the old and the modern within the embrace of its valley.

Prepare to be enchanted by the remarkable diversity and cultural riches that await you on this UNFORGETTABLE JOURNEY through Uzbekistan.

How to apply?

For being registered to the summer program you should fill in a form and receive a confirmation email within 2 working days.

Upon receiving confirmation, the subsequent steps include signing the program contract and arranging for payment.

The final phase entails obtaining an invitation letter, complete with details outlining the comprehensive program of the Summer School.

recognition

Upon successful culmination of the course, every student will be awarded a certificate of completion. Furthermore, a comprehensive transcript detailing your academic achievements throughout the program will be provided as an appendix.

This transcript is accredited with 4 ECTS credits, underscoring the academic value and recognition of your participation.

FEEs and discounts

The total fee for Summer School:

Package 1 - 1 person - 1800$

The price includes:

1. The Uzbek or Russian language course (30 hours)

2. All cultural events and Master-classes, organized within the Program

3. 9 lunches, 7 dinners and a Welcome Dinner

4. Sightseeing in Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, Kokand, Margilan, Rishtan, Ferghana.

5. Transfers to/from airport

6. Transportation to/from Samarkand, Bukhara, Kokand, Margilan, Rishtan, Ferghana.

7. Accommodation in Bukhara, Margilan, Ferghana(only these cities will have night stops).

8. Entrance fees in Museums and cultural places.

9. Transportation in Tashkent (from/to Master-classes locations.

Package 2 - 1 person - 1100$

The price includes:

1.Master-classes, Labs works, exhibitions and other cultural events, organized within the Program

2. Welcome Dinner

4. Sightseeing in Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, Kokand, Margilan, Rishtan, Ferghana.

5. Transfers to/from airport

6. Transportation to/from Samarkand, Bukhara, Kokand, Margilan, Rishtan, Ferghana.

7. Accommodation in Bukhara, Margilan, Ferghana (only these cities will have night stops).

8. Entrance fees in Museums and cultural places.

9. Transportation in Tashkent (from/to Master-classes locations).

additional expenses

Travel tickets to/from Uzbekistan, visa fees, accommodation in Tashkent (only), medical insurance, temporary registration in Uzbekistan.

visa and temporary registration

To obtain an E-Visa, visit: https://www.ivisa.com/uzbekistan-e-visa

• E-Visa is valid for short stays (maximum 30 days).

• Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months from arrival.

• Overstaying the 30-day limit could result in penalties and legal actions. Extending the E-Visa beyond 30 days may not be possible.

• E-Visa is accepted on all airlines and at all Uzbekistan airports.

• E-Visa will be sent via email. Present the printed or electronic visa, along with a valid passport, at Uzbekistan immigration.

• In case of inconsistency, the passport takes precedence over the e-Visa.

• Children under 16 don't need a visa if accompanied by legal representatives and holding a foreign passport or biometric travel document.