2019-2020 Academic Catalog 
    
    Dec 04, 2024  
2019-2020 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Russian Studies, A.B.


Program Director:  Dr. Luba Iskold, Professor of Russian
Professors:  Hashim, Tighe

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 geo-political region as part of an awareness of the growing importance of Russia and the Slavic world in current 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 2.00 or demonstrate an equivalent command of the language.  All majors must maintain a grade point average of at least 2.00 in all courses completed for the major.

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