Russian Language, Literature, and Culture Concentration

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This concentration expands on the general requirements for a Slavic major.

Hours

Requirements
6 Language: A minimum of 6 hours beyond the second year of the Russian language:
RUSS 301,302 – Third-Year Russian I, II, or equivalent
  Literature and Culture: A minimum of 24 hours is required in the following areas (RUSS 401 and 402- Fourth Year Russian I, II- can count toward the requirements of any category):
6 Introductory Culture courses:
RUSS 115 - Intro to Russian Culture and 
Choose one of the following:
  • REES 200 - Intro to Russia and Eurasia
  • RUSS 261 - Intro to Russian-Jewish Culture
  • SLAV 117 - Russ & East Euro Science Fiction
  • SLAV 120 - Russian & E Euro Folktales
6

Literature Survey courses:
Two 200-level literature or cinema courses chosen in consultation with the Undergraduate Advisor from a list maintained in the Slavic Department.

12

Upper-level (300- and 400-level) Literature and Culture courses:
Chosen from the following:
Author Courses (6 hrs.):

  • RUSS 320—Russian Writers
  • RUSS 322—Dostoevsky
  • RUSS 323—Tolstoy
  • RUSS 325—Chekhov
  • RUSS 335—Nabokov

Literature and Culture Courses (6 hrs.):

  • Two 400-level literature or culture courses chosen in consultation with the Undergraduate Advisor from a list maintained in the Slavic Department.
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Capstone Experience: All majors are required to complete a capstone course, project, or experience chosen from among the following: 
(1) RUSS 493 Honors Senior Thesis (2 hrs); or 
(2) a 300- or 400-level course in the Slavic Department in which a research project is undertaken; or
(3) Study abroad in the region.

Majors should consult with the Undergraduate Advisor to plan their capstone experience.
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