Russian Studies Certificate

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TOTAL CERTIFICATE HOURS: 14
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This certificate is designed for majors in any field who wish to enhance their understanding of the peoples and cultures of Russia, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia. The College of Arts and Sciences offers this certificate through the collaboration of the Department of World Languages, the School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies, and the Department of History. Courses from other departments may count if their subject matter has significant Russian or Eurasian content.

Certificate Requirements

14 credit hours and a 3.0 GPA in certificate coursework.

Certificate Core (14 Credit Hours)

I. Language, Linguistics and Literature (8 Credit Hours)

RUS 1120 - Beginning Russian I Credit(s): 4
RUS 1121 - Beginning Russian II Credit(s): 4
RUS 2220 - Intermediate Russian I Credit(s): 4
RUS 2221 - Intermediate Russian II Credit(s): 4
RUS 4905 - Directed Study Credit(s): 1-3
RUS 4900 - Selected Topics Credit(s): 1-3 Russian Analytical Reading
RUS 3240 - Russian Language & Culture through Film Credit(s): 3
RUS 4241 - Russian Language & Culture through Film II Credit(s): 3
RUS 2270 - Overseas Study Credit(s): 1-6
RUS 3470 - Overseas Study Credit(s): 1-6

II. History, Politics and Culture (6 Credit Hours)

EUH 3575 - History of Imperial Russia, 1689-1917 Credit(s): 3
EUH 3576 - History of the Soviet Union, 1917-1991 Credit(s): 3
EUH 3676 - Early Christians, Pagans, and Heretics Credit(s): 3
EUS 3022 - Russia Credit(s): 3
HIS 4936 - Pro-Seminar in History Credit(s): 3 Global History of Communism
HIS 4936 - Pro-Seminar in History
Credit(s): 3 The Soviet Union in WWII
RUT 3110 - Nineteenth Century Russian Literature in English Credit(s): 3
RUT 3111 - Twentieth-Century Russian Literature in English Credit(s): 3
RUS 3500 - Russian Civilization Credit(s): 3
RUS 4900 - Selected Topics Credit(s): 1-3

Other Program Information

This is not an exhaustive list. Other courses with significant Russian-related content may be substituted for those listed above upon approval of the Russian Studies Coordinator.

Students must declare their intention to be awarded the certificate by notifying the coordinator at least one full semester prior to graduation.

Language

All students are encouraged to develop their language skills to the highest possible level, whether they are working in a Slavic, Turkic, or other language of the region. It is very important that students begin developing their language skills as early as possible. It is recommended that students take as many years of language study as possible.

GPA Requirements

Maintain a GPA of 3.0 in certificate coursework.

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