Slavic Languages and Literatures BA

About this programme

The Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures offers two different major tracks. Russian/East European/Eurasian Languages and Cultures This track offers an interdisciplinary area studies approach. For this major track, students chose between two concentrations: Russian, or Armenian/Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian/Czech/Hungarian/Polish. Two years of study (or the equivalent) in Russian or another language are required. This major track integrates the study of languages and cultures of a large area: Russia, East Central Europe, Southeastern Europe, and Eurasia. Students design their own programs by selecting courses offered by the Slavic department and other departments such as History, Political Economy, Geography, Political Science, Peace and Conflict Studies, Anthropology, and others. While all majors in this track will gain some knowledge of the whole area, the program also allows each student to emphasize a specific cultural region, compare different regions, and/or define a particular field of study. Students are advised to see the major advisor in advance to prepare an individualized study list plan. Russian Language and Literature This track focuses specifically on Russian language and literature. It requires three years of language coursework (or the equivalent). This major track integrates the study of Russian language, literature, and culture. Students will learn what defines Russia’s unique place in civilization both in earlier times and in today’s world. Students are advised to see the major advisor in advance to prepare an individualized study plan. Declaring the Major All students must see the major advisor for consultation, language proficiency referral (as needed), and study list planning and approval prior to pursuing a major track.