Russian Studies Requirements
The Russian Studies program offers a broad range of instruction that combines language training with courses (taught in English) that provide exposure to Russian literature and culture. Language instruction extends from the beginning through the advanced level. Instruction stresses the basic skills—comprehension, speaking, reading and writing—and aims primarily to develop practical competency in two semesters. For heritage speakers of Russian, the course sequence Russian for Russians makes it possible to gain basic reading and writing competency. Russia’s literature and culture are introduced in a permanent sequence of lower- and upper-level courses. Interested students can pursue a major or a minor in Russian Studies.
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DECLARATION OF RUSSIAN STUDIES MAJOR/MINOR
Major in Russian Studies
For more information on degree requirements please visit the University Bulletin.
Honors Program
The Director of Undergraduate Studies administers the Russian honors program. Students interested in honors must consult with the director to determine eligibility, and eligible students must submit a proposal no later than September of the senior year. To be eligible to earn honors, a Russian major must have a GPA of 3.60 in Russian studies courses, not counting courses taken Pass/Fail. The student must write an honors thesis and the thesis must be judged worthy (of honors, high honors, or highest honors) by the faculty supervisor and one other member of the department (or a faculty member outside the department approved by the undergraduate director). In case of disagreement between the two readers, a third is designated by the undergraduate director. This work may be completed during the student’s last semester. Students writing an honors thesis will register for RUSS 499 Honors Thesis. However, this course may not be used to satisfy the major requirement. For more information, the student should refer to the “Rules Governing the Preparation of Undergraduate Honors Theses,” available from the undergraduate director.
Minor in Russian Studies
A minimum of six courses is required for the minor in Russian studies with a language and literature concentration. All students are required to gain language proficiency to the level of RUSS 204 or equivalent; in addition, all students must take RUSS 321 or 341, RUSS 110 or 374. A Russian Studies minor with an Area Studies concentration is also available. For details, see the Russian and East European Program description or check with the REEP director, Prof. Nancy Tittler.
DECLARATION OF RUSSIAN STUDIES MAJOR/MINOR
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