THE FACULTY OF LANGUAGES AND LINGUISTICS

VI. DEPARTMENTAL PROGRAMS

SLAVIC LANGUAGES

RUSSIAN

Major in Russian

Russian majors pursue coursework in Russian language, linguistics, literature, and culture. They are expected to develop fluency in spoken Russian, the ability to handle written materials, and an appreciation for Russian civilization.

Required Courses

12 General Education courses

• 11 Russian (unless lower placement requires additional language study) consisting of:
  Intensive First Level Russian II
• 2 Intensive Second Level Russian I & II
  2 Russia A–Z
• Third Level Russian
• 2 Russia(n) in Context
• 4 Russian Electives; 2 taught in Russian and 2 in English

Electives

Students should select their Russian electives in consultation with their advisor from 300–400 level courses in Russian language, linguistics, literature and culture and from coursework completed in approved programs in the Russian Federation.

Transfer students with previous college coursework in Russian will be awarded Russian credit based on performance on the departmental placement examination upon entrance.

Minor in Russian

Students from other departments and schools are invited to minor in Russian. The minor includes the following six requirements:

• RUSS-011 & 012 Intensive First Level Russian I & II
• RUSS-111 & 112 Intensive Second Level Russian I & II

Plus 2 of the following courses

• RUSS-213 & 214 or 211
• 2 courses from department-approved overseas programs

Students who place above RUSS-011 are required to take six courses in consultation with the Department chair.

Minor in Russian Literature and Culture
(in Translation)

The minor consists of six courses in Russian literature and culture, all taught in English. No knowledge of the Russian language will be required. At least two courses must be taken in the Department of Slavic Languages and at least two in the History or Art and Art History Departments. The remaining two may be from any of the three departments in accordance with the student’s interests. A list of courses is available from the chair of the Department of Slavic Languages.

Russian and East European Studies Certificate

(See the Russian and East European Studies Certificate section in the Bulletin.)

Russian Major with Business Coursework

(See the Business Coursework section of this Bulletin.)

Study in the Russian Federation

All Russian majors and other interested students are encouraged to study in the Russian Federation. For approved summer programs the Department awards three credits toward the Russian major and the remaining three credits as elective coursework. Semester and academic year program credit will be determined by the department. See the Overseas Study section of this Bulletin.

(For course listings for Russian see http://courses.georgetown.edu/)

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