The purpose of this research study is to gather information about your experience teaching Russian to native speakers of English. Specifically, we are conducting this study to obtain information about how Russian instructors teach Russian word stress to English learners. We are gathering information via a web-based questionnaire, and would like to ask you to participate. There are no risks associated with completion of the questionnaire and your participation will be completely anonymous. We do not ask for your name or any other uniquely identifying information as part of the questionnaire. If you have any questions or complaints or if you feel you have been harmed by this research, please contact Dr. Jane Hacking, Department of Languages and Literature, University of Utah, 801-581-6688. Contact the Institutional Review Board (IRB) if you have questions regarding your rights as a research participant. Also, contact the IRB if you have questions, complaints or concerns which you do not feel you can discuss with the investigator. The University of Utah IRB may be reached by phone at (801) 581-3655 or by e-mail at
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