2023-2024 Academic Catalog 
    
    Nov 24, 2024  
2023-2024 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Russian Studies, leading to a B.A. degree


Program Director:  Dr. Mohsin Hashim, Professor of Political Science
Professor: Tighe
Lecturer: Sajez

The Russian Studies major and minor programs provide students with an integrated interdisciplinary knowledge of the Russian language and culture.  They prepare students for graduate work leading to careers in international organizations, the foreign service, research, and teaching.  The programs are also of value for students who wish to focus their liberal arts education on this dynamic and volatile region as part of an awareness of the importance of Russia and the Slavic world in geo-political affairs.  Students may wish to major in Russian Studies and another academic discipline, such as political science, international studies, history, the sciences, business administration, economics, media and communication, or another language.

Major Requirements


Students majoring in Russian Studies must successfully complete RUS 204 - Intermediate Russian II  with a grade point average of at least 2.000 or demonstrate an equivalent command of the language.  

Majors take nine courses beyond RUS 102 - Elementary Russian II , including: