Project Changes in Russian Lexicon in Turbulent Times Program Margo Katherine Wilke Undergraduate Research Internship Program Term Fall 2023 Status Accepted Research Area Russian, Linguistics, History, Political Science Description During challenging times in the life of any society, language immediately reacts and reflects social, political, and cultural changes. This project aims at tracking changes in modern Russian lexicon in turbulent times, particularly caused by the war conflicts. Supervisor Olga V Lyanda-Geller Mentor Olga V Lyanda-Geller Type of work required The intern is expected to critically read and analyze modern media materials (news, blogs, podcasts), identifying and collecting linguistic data characterizing changes in the Russian language. The intern will compile lists of terms and idioms currently (re)entering the Russian lexicon, with the aim of aiding strategic analysis of the current situation. Websites 1. Intermediate to advanced Russian is required.
2. Interest in political, social and military sciences is desired.
3. Familiarity with Excel and working with data is a plus. Qualifications Credit Hours 0 Weekly Hours 7 (estimated)