Ohio State University. Office of Outreach and Engagement
Abstract
IMPACT. 1: 22 students enrolled in the courses in the 2012-2013 academic year. -- 2. 81% of the students at the high school receive free/reduced lunch and 85% are from a minority background. -- 3. Russian is the 3rd language that these students are learning.OSU PARTNERS: Center for Slavic and East European Studies; Department of Slavic and East European Languages and CulturesCOMMUNITY PARTNERS: Columbus International High SchoolPRIMARY CONTACT: Eileen Kunkler ([email protected])The Center for Slavic and East European Studies co-sponsors two Russian language courses at Columbus International High School. This is part of its mission as a federal Department of Education National Resource Center (Title VI) to expand the knowledge of Eastern Europe and Eurasia in Ohio and the Midwest, and in particular for traditionally underrepresented groups. The high school focuses on teaching students languages and an international curriculum, giving them global competencies
