Russian Language Minor

Overview :
To obtain a minor in Russian, a student must complete 18 hours in Russian at the 2000-level and above, 12 of which must be taken at the advanced level, including 3105, 3106, and any additional 6 hours of Russian language courses at the 3000-level or above. The following courses may be counted only with the consent of the Head of the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures: Russian 2964: Field Study; 2984: Special Study; 4964: Field Study; 4974: Independent Study; 4984: Special Study; 4994: Undergraduate Reseach.

Restrictions:
Courses that do not count toward the major or minor (in addition to 1000-level language courses for majors and minors) include: Russian 2734, Russian 2964, Russian 2984, Russian 3424, Russian 4964, Russian 4974, Russian 4984, and Russian 4994.

Questions about courses numbered 4964, 4974, 4984, and 4994 should be addressed to the department head. No more than six hours of 4964 (Field Study) may be taken.

Courses designated 3195-3196 do not satisfy the undergraduate core curriculum foreign language requirement for the university or the College of Arts and Sciences.

In addition to its formal courses, the department offers informal extracurricular activities, such as conversation groups, language tables, and language clubs, all of which are open to the university community. Return to the top of the page.

Independent Study:
The minimum averages for independent study in the Department of Foreign Languages are 3.3 in 3000- and 4000-level courses in the language of the independent study; and at least 2.5 overall and no lower than 3.0 in all course work done after the freshman year. Students wishing to enroll in courses designated 4974 (Independent Study) must receive permission from the department head in the term prior to enrollment. No more than eight hours of independent study and/or undergraduate research combined may be counted toward a degree.

Russian Area Studies Minor

Overview:
An 18-hour minor in Russian Studies is housed in the Department of History. This minor includes courses drawn from History, Humanities, Foreign Languages, English, and Political Science. Requirements for the minor can be obtained from the Department of History. Minor Coordinator: Amy Nelson