Professor Benjamin Rifkin on Studying and Teaching Russian Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

Professor Benjamin Rifkin, Provost of Fairleigh Dickinson University shares his professional experience and academic career path, including his work and research in Russia, and his experience in teaching, research, and administrative positions. He shares his personal experience of learning Russian during his college years and provides valuable advice on how to achieve Professional Level of language proficiency. Professor Rifkin also discusses his pedagogical projects, and reflects on the changes in language teaching in the United States, and shares his vision of university education in the future.
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00:35 О себе. Начало интереса к русскому языку.
7:55 Что помогло выучить русский язык
11:29 Советы студентам, изучающим русский язык
15:58 Где востребованы специалисты со знанием русского?
19:28 Проекты, которыми вы гордитесь
22:55 Изменения в преподавании русского языка в США
30:38 Как адаптировать преподавание языка к современным условиям?
37:56 Каким вы видите университет будущего?
40:56 Блицопрос. Книги или кино?
41:11 Любимая книга на русском языке
41:27 Любимый фильм на русском языке
41:44 Любимая русская пословица
42:01 Три совета начинающим славистам
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