The department offers courses in the Russian language, literature and
culture. Elective courses in Russian provide intermediate and advance
instruction in both language and literature. Students who have had
previous training in the Russian language, as well as native speakers of
Russian, should consult the undergraduate Adviser in Russian for
correct placement.
Major in Russian
Required (36 credits): A minimum of 24 elective credits in Russian
language (above Russian 203) and literature and culture (starting with
Russian 150) with a grade of B- or better. The rest of the credits
should be selected from courses in related fields, such as linguistics,
comparative literature, history, philosophy, English, and other foreign
languages and literatures. Students are urged to register with the
Undergraduate Adviser - early in their College career - their intention
to major.
Minor in Russian
Required: Minimum of 15 credits. May be started with any course above
Russian 203. Students should consult with the Undergraduate Adviser and
fill out a concentration form before the fifth semester so that the
minor will be recorded on their transcript.
Students interested in Russian and East European area studies may
consider pursuing an interdisciplinary major program, combining Russian
language and literature with other disciplines related to the area,
under the supervision of the Director of Interdisciplinary and Special
Studies and the departments concerned.
