Russian

Russian

Department: World Languages and Cultures

The Russian designated program of emphasis provides students with proficiency in the Russian language, a general knowledge of Russian and Slavic cultures, and the ability to engage in independent work on a scholarly topic of their own choosing. The program prepares students for graduate work in Russian and related fields and for a variety of international professions as well as for any profession requiring the ability to think independently and react to new environments. Students are encouraged to work with their advisor to develop a second concentration in International Studies, Peace and Conflict Studies, International Business and Economics, History, Politics, Anthropology, Education, or any of the other Social Sciences. A Russian POE can also be combined with Pre-Law or Pre-Med.

Requirements

• A minimum of one semester and preferably one year of study abroad in a Russian-speaking country.
• A minimum of 45 hours in Russian. No more than 11 of these 45 hours may be beginning or intermediate language courses (RU 110, 120, 210 or the equivalent).
• After returning from study abroad, students will take at least one 300-level course in the language (other than the Senior Research Project).
• Prior to the second semester of the student's senior year, he/she must demonstrate intermediate-high oral proficiency in Russian on the ACTFL scale.
• The following courses must be taken. Alternative courses taken abroad may be substituted with departmental approval:

Other Requirements

• Six course in Slavic literature, cinema, or culture at the 200-level or above (at least four of which must be at the 300-level) 22-24 credits

Two of the following three courses:

Required credit hours = 46

Total POE credit hours should not exceed 63

updated 07.13

More Information

• World Languages and Cultures web site