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Russian Major and Minors

Global Studies Major with a Concentration in Russian and Post-Soviet Studies

Modern Languages & Literatures does not offer a major in Russian Studies. If you wish to focus on all things Russian during your undergraduate career, we recommend that you major in Global Studies with a concentration in Russian and Post-Soviet Studies. This major offers great flexibility to combine language study with coursework in a range of disciplines including the history, anthropology, art, literature, religions, and politics of Russia and the post-Soviet states.

Minor in Russian Language and Literature

Modern Languages and Literatures Russian Program offers a minor in Russian Language and Literature. This degree focuses on Russian language, literature, and culture. It requires 21 credit hours beyond 202, only 6 credits of which may be in translation.

Minor in Russian and Post-Soviet Studies

The minor in Russian and Post-Soviet Studies combines the study of Russian language and literature with the study of Russian history, economics and politics.