Abstract

The International summer school of Belarusian studies was launched in 1990s as part of the Philology Department of the Belarusian State University, but since then it hasn’t been held on a regular basis. In 2015 it was revived by the Republican Institute of Higher Education and is currently regarded as an annual educational and cultural project. The school aims to popularize Belarusian language and culture, allowing foreign students to obtain and improve their Belarusian language communication skills and cultural competence. The summer school curriculum includes an intense practical course of Belarusian language, lectures and consultations with famous Belarusian scientists on different aspects of Belarusian studies, and various cultural events.