2026-2027 Course Catalog

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for the Undergraduate Minor in Russian Language & Literature

A minor in Russian language and literature may be useful and enriching for students in many disciplines, from economics and political science through comparative literature and theater to engineering and mathematics. The 18- to 20-hour program listed below provides considerable flexibility within a general structure. Additional information may be obtained from the undergraduate advisor in the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures.

6 hours must be advanced (300- or 400-) level courses.

for the Undergraduate Minor in Russian Language & Literature

Course List

 | Code | Title | Hours |

| --- | --- | --- | | Introduction to Slavic culture. Select from: | | 3 | | RUSS 115 | Intro to Russian Culture | | | RUSS 261 | Introduction to Jewish Culture in the Russian Empire | | | SLAV 117 | Russ & E Euro Science Fiction | | | SLAV 120 | Russian & E Euro Folktales | | | Intermediate Russian Language: | | 6-8 | | RUSS 201 | Second-Year Russian I | | | RUSS 202 | Second-Year Russian II (or equivalent) | | | Russian literature and culture: Three 200-, 300- or 400-level courses from the list maintained by the undergraduate advisor, including at least one at the 300- or 400-level. Advanced Russian language (RUSS 301, 302, 305, or equivalent) can substitute for one course in this requirement. | | 9 | | Total Hours | | 18-20 |

for the Undergraduate Minor in Russian Language & Literature

• Proficiency in the target language associated with the minor track of at least intermediate level on the ACTFL scale, with some control of intermediate high functions.
• Improved and effective writing and communication skills in the English language.
• Coherent knowledge and functional grasp of the culture(s) and history(ies) of the region or regions and peoples targeted by the minor track.
• Analytical and interpretive abilities making use of the critical tools and methodologies taught in our courses of literary and cultural study.

for the Undergraduate Minor in Russian Language & Literature

Department of Slavic Languages & Literatures

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