09/29/2026
Wanna impress Ukrainian huzz? Then sign up for some Ukrainian classes next semester at UVic!! ✨
Even if they’re not impressed, we will be! This is a perfect opportunity to expand your horizons during your studies and learn more about Ukraine! 😉🇺🇦
If you wanna rizz up Kyiv trade, understand Supermama without subtitles, or just pick up a new language, come join Dr. Pressitch in SLST 111!
You’ll learn the basics of Ukrainian, enjoy some local food, learn about some traditions and have fun Ukrainian style! 📖
Want to become more informed about the war in Ukraine? Do you hope to learn Ukraine’s independent history? Or maybe context as to why Putin launched this full-scale invasion?
With Dr. Yekelchyk, you’ll get a comprehensive overview of Ukraine’s unique history, its relationship with Russia and neighbouring countries, as well as understanding as to why we are facing one of the biggest conflicts of our time. 🕊️
Have you ever wondered about how we in the West perceive Eastern Europe? How biases may play into how this part of the world is discussed in media or seen? Or perhaps what kind of media has been made about Eastern Europe?
Join Dr. Pressitch and investigate Western and Eastern perspectives and biases of Eastern Europe through a variety of films, articles, and discussions. 🎞️
Want to become more informed about historical memory, tragedies and conflicts? Are you interested in the SLLC’s Holocaust Stream Studies? Or perhaps want to take a critical lens on how histories in global conflicts are presented?
In Dr. Yekelchyk’s seminar, you will explore many instances of genocides particularly in Eastern Europe, the Balkans, and the Caucasus Region. You will also be encouraged to engage in scholarly discussions, historical media/materials and provoke thoughts about why these tragedies occur, and how to fight back against denialism. 📜
