Major Programs
Our undergraduate major program focuses on providing a solid grounding in the contemporary Russian language, and provides a well-designed series of courses that give the student a strong foundation in Russian and Slavic culture and literature. Through the language and literature, we get an intimate view of a great civilization whose political, religious, and cultural ideas are in many ways fascinatingly different from our own. The program is intellectually challenging and students with a broad variety of career interests find that it offers excellent preparation for their future professional goals. In recent years, as Russia has opened up, many of our best students have gone on to live and work in Moscow and St. Petersburg.
The program of study for majors provides excellent training in the Russian language with an emphasis on practical usage as well as a solid foundation in Russian literature from its origins to the present day. Most majors take four years of Russian language courses or the equivalent, including a one-quarter stay in Moscow (see Study Abroad section). There is a good deal of flexibility in the choice of courses beyond the basic requirements.
Complete details about course requirements for majors are available in the undergraduate catalog; interested students should speak to Professor Susan McReynolds Oddo, Director of Undergraduate Studies as well.
Course requirements for Departmental Majors:
Prerequisite for all majors: 102 or equivalent
Electives: 14 additional courses in Slavic and related fields
Honors: 2 additional courses
Plan A: No Study Abroad
Basic electives (7): 203-1,2,3; four courses chosen from 210-1,2,3, 211-1,2, 255
Advanced electives (7): 360 or 361; five Slavic courses chosen from among other 300-level and 400-level offerings; one course in a related field determined with the undergraduate adviser.
Plan B: Study in Russia
Basic electives (4): four courses chosen from 210-1,2,3, 211-1,2, 255
Study abroad: 4 credits toward the major
Advanced electives (6): 360 or 361; five 300- or 400-level Slavic courses.
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