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May 15, 2026
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2026-2027 University Catalog
Russian Studies Minor
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The Russian minor program offers classes in Russian language. 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.
Program Learner Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Perform linguistic proficiency in all four language skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) in the target language at the intermediate low level on the American Council on Teaching Foreign Languages (ACTFL) proficiency scale.
- Apply global intercultural competence at the intermediate level as defined by the American Council on Teaching Foreign Languages (ACTFL).
- Recognize the value of cultural and linguistic diversity in various communicative contexts. Connect the value of cultural and linguistic diversity to personal development.
- Examine and interpret salient historical and cultural features of the regions/communities studied.
- Compare cross-cultural products, practices, and perspectives in the linguistic and cultural context of the regions/communities studied.
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WLC Department Requirements
Admission Requirements
Students planning to major or minor must meet with an advisor in the Department of World Languages and Cultures for details about admission requirements and to complete an application form. Program Requirements
Students in the majors and minors must earn a minimum grade of C+ in each course used for their program/s. Core Course Requirements
Students may contact the department to request placement testing if they have prior instruction in any of the languages. For students with sufficient preparation, the second-year language sequence may be waived through our placement exam or credit by examination. Please note that Spanish CLEP test scores may be used to complete general education and/or graduation requirements but may not be used to fulfill course requirements for Spanish majors or minors. Students planning to study abroad must see their advisor prior to departure to ensure the applicability of the proposed course of study. All upper-division classes not listed as requirements are approved electives. Intermediate Russian Credits: 15
Advanced Russian Credits: 15
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