2026-2027 Course Catalog

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for the Undergraduate Minor in Slavic Language, Literature & Culture

A minor in Slavic language, literature, and culture 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. In completing the requirements for the minor, students may choose to pursue study of a particular Slavic language and culture, or may combine study of a single language with other courses that treat the region more broadly. For example, a student could specialize in Polish by taking POL 201, POL 202, POL 301 for the language and POL 115, POL 245, and HIST 467 for the literature and culture requirements. Please consult the Undergraduate Advisor to choose coursework.

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

for the Undergraduate Minor in Slavic Language, Literature & Culture

Course List

 | Code | Title | Hours |

| --- | --- | --- | | Introduction to Slavic culture. Select from: | | 3 | | BCS 115 | South Slavic Cultures | | | POL 115 | Intro to Polish Culture | | | REES 200 | Intro to Russia and Eurasia | | | REES 201 | Introduction to Eastern Europe | | | RUSS 261 | Introduction to Jewish Culture in the Russian Empire | | | SLAV 117 | Russ & E Euro Science Fiction | | | SLAV 120 | Russian & E Euro Folktales | | | UKR 113 | Ukrainian Culture | | | Intermediate Slavic Language: | | 6-8 | | BCS 201 & BCS 202 | Second Year Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian I and Second Year Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian II | | | CZCH 201 & CZCH 202 | Second-year Czech I and Second-year Czech II | | | POL 201 & POL 202 | Second Yr Polish I and Second Yr Polish II | | | UKR 201 & UKR 202 | Second-Year Ukrainan I and Second-Year Ukrainian II | | | Slavic 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 Slavic language (the 301 or 302 level of the language of specialization, or equivalent) can substitute for one course in this requirement. Also, one course at the same level in another department, chosen in consultation with the advisor, that treats the history, culture, and society of the region can count toward this requirement. | | 9 | | Total Hours | | 18-20 |

for the Undergraduate Minor in Slavic Language, Literature & Culture

• 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 Slavic Language, Literature & Culture

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