Majors
Russian Major
Preparation for the Major
Russian 100A, 100B, 110, 200A, 200B. (23 units)
Major Requirements
A minimum of 30 upper division units in Russian to include Russian 301, 305A or 305B, 310, 311, 430, 441, 501; and nine units of upper division electives in Russian.
Adding a Minor
A minor in another field approved by the departmental adviser in Russian is required for the degree. Each student program is planned individually with the program director. As soon as you decide to declare your Russian major, contact the program director.
International Experience Requirement
All Russian majors are required to complete a study abroad program in Russia or any other Slavic-language speaking country, consisting of a minimum of six units (90 hours). However, all majors are strongly encouraged to complete a more extensive abroad experience by participating in a semester or academic year program. To fulfill the study abroad requirement, Russian majors must enroll in an approved program. Unapproved study abroad programs will not meet the international experience requirement for the major. If study abroad would create a barrier preventing you from completing this BA degree, please contact the Program Adviser to discuss possible alternatives.
Students can study one semester or a full year at Moscow State University, St. Petersburg State University or any other study abroad program offered by American Councils’ Study Abroad Programs. Please see our study abroad page for further information.
Please refer to the catalog for futher requirements.
Outcome 1. Demonstrate advanced/B2-C1–level* reading comprehension of texts in Russian.
Outcome 2. Demonstrate advanced/B2-C1–level listening comprehension of authentic oral Russian.
Outcome 3. Demonstrate intermediate/advanced B1/B2–level Russian writing proficiency.
Outcome 4. Demonstrate intermediate/ advanced B1/B2–level Russian speaking proficiency.
(*From official guidelines by ACTFL for intermediate and advanced levels and by CEFR for B1, B2, and C1 levels)
Outcome 5. Analyze and interpret key cultural issues (e.g., of ethnic, social, and gender diversity) in Russia and Russian-speaking regions within their historical, socio- economic, political, and/or geographical contexts.
Outcome 6. Analyze and critique literary texts, film, and other artistic works in ways that reflect understanding of relevant contextual factors, including socio-historical and transcultural influences.
Outcome 7. Conduct research applying a variety of academic and technological tools.
Russian and Central European Studies Major
Preparation for the Major
Russian 100A, 100B, 110, 200A, 200B. (23 units)
International Experience Requirement
All Russian and Central European Studies majors are required to complete a study abroad program in Russia or any other Slavic-language speaking country, consisting of a minimum of six units (90 hours). However, all majors are strongly encouraged to complete a more extensive abroad experience by participating in a semester or academic year program. To fulfill the study abroad requirement, Russian and Central European Studies majors must enroll in an approved program. Unapproved study abroad programs will not meet the international experience requirement for the major. If study abroad would create a barrier preventing you from completing this BA degree, please contact the Program Adviser to discuss possible alternatives.
Students can study one semester or a full year at Moscow State University, St. Petersburg State University or any other study abroad program offered by American Councils’ Study Abroad Programs. Please see our study abroad page for further information.
Major Requirements
A minimum of 27 upper division units to include Humanities 330 or Russian 430, Political Science 356, 359, Russian 301, 310, 311, 435, and six units of electives in 400- or 500-level courses in Russian.
Please refer to the catalog for futher requirements.
Outcome 1. Demonstrate advanced/B2-C1–level* reading comprehension of texts in Russian.
Outcome 2. Demonstrate advanced/B2-C1–level listening comprehension of authentic oral Russian.
Outcome 3. Demonstrate intermediate/advanced B1/B2–level Russian writing proficiency.
Outcome 4. Demonstrate intermediate/ advanced B1/B2–level Russian speaking proficiency.
(*From official guidelines by ACTFL for intermediate and advanced levels and by CEFR for B1, B2, and C1 levels)
Outcome 5. Analyze and interpret key cultural issues (e.g., of ethnic, social, and gender diversity) in countries and regions of Central and Eastern Europe and in Russia within their historical, socio- economic, political, and/or geographical contexts.
Outcome 6. Analyze and critique literary texts, film, and other artistic works in ways that reflect understanding of relevant contextual factors, including socio-historical and transcultural influences.
Outcome 7. Conduct research applying a variety of academic and technological tools.