Overview

Faculty

John Bartle

Program Committee

John Bartle (Russian)

Jason Cieply(Russian)

Shoshana Keller (History)

Sharon Rivera (Government)

Russian Studies is an interdisciplinary program focusing on the language, literature, culture, historical development and politics of Russia. The concentration in Russian Studies consists of nine courses: the core courses RSNST-221, RSNST-222 and RUSSN-370; five other courses from the list below; and the Senior Project (RSNST-550), which must include use of Russian language sources. Completion of the Senior Project requires registration in RSNST-550. A copy of the description of the senior program is available in Christian A. Johnson 118. Study in Russia may be counted toward the concentration. Honors will be determined by excellence in coursework and the Senior Project. A minor in Russian studies consists of five courses from the list below. All 100-level courses are open to juniors and seniors. In order to fulfill the Social, Structural, and Institutional Hierarchies Requirement, students must complete two of the following courses: RSNST-100, RSNST-169, RSNST-213, RSNST-221, RSNST-222, or RSNST-225.

The first-year Russian language course pays particular attention to the cultural context of the language. Emphasis is placed on the language of contemporary Russian media at the second-year level, followed by the opportunity to begin close reading of Russian literature in the original in RUSSN-370. Near-native and heritage speakers are encouraged to enroll in any of the Russian Studies courses. The readings can be completed in Russian with permission of instructor. Study in Russia on a semester or year program is strongly recommended for those interested in Russian Studies.