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2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Russian Studies Major, BA


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This major requires a minor. Study abroad is recommended but not required for this major.

The Russian major program offers classes in Russian language as well as Russian culture; e.g. film, history, and society. Russian is not only the language of the largest country in the world but is also spoken in 15 countries across Eastern Europe and Central Asia by over 160 million people.  Consider taking Russian for careers in the government, Foreign Service, military, journalism, international NGOs and business, education, and tourism. The US Government designates Russian as a “critical” language. ROTC students may be eligible to receive scholarships or other benefits if they select this major.

Required Courses


Second-year Russian Credits: 15


Advanced Russian Credits: 8


Advanced Composition and Grammar Credits: 4


Topics in Russian Language Credits: 4


Variable topics (2 courses of 2 credits each)

Department-approved Russian Electives Credits: 14


Total Credits: 45


College and Department Information


World Languages and Cultures Department  
College of Arts and Humanities  

Program Outcomes
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