专业描述

The Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures offers two undergraduate major tracks. Below, we offer brief descriptions of these two options. Students in both tracks are strongly encouraged to spend a semester of study abroad, normally during the junior year (click here to see note at the bottom of this page on study abroad). You may follow the links below or simply scroll down on this page to see full descriptions of the requirements for each major track: I) The Major in Russian Language, Literature and Culture The Major in Russian Language, Literature and Culture provides a thorough foundation in the humanistic study of Russia and a high degree of competence in Russian language. In distinction from the Major in Russian Culture and History, which is interdisciplinary (i.e. combining the methods and modes of analysis of history, literature, etc.), the major in Russian Language, Literature and Culture corresponds to the single and integral discipline of literary and cultural studies. This major is best suited for students contemplating graduate study in the humanities, careers in education, foreign service and journalism, esp. where a high level of linguistic competence in Russian is required. The major offers an optional honors option. Click here to see the detailed explanation of requirements for this major. II) The Major in Russian Culture and History The major in Russian Culture and History is a course of study of the culture, history and language of Russia. The major provides a broad introduction to the study of the history and the cultural life of Russia, from Medieval to Modern times. In distinction from the Major in Russian Language, Literature and Culture, which is structured by the single discipline of literary and cultural studies, the major in Russian Culture and History is interdisciplinary, combining the methods and modes of analysis of history and literature, and potentially politics, communications and anthropology. Relying primarily on courses offered in the Slavic Department and the History Department, the major also allows incorporation of a broad range of courses from other disciplines, encompassing the expanded geographical area around Russia (i.e. Eastern Europe, Middle East, etc.) and topics and methods relevant to the study of Russia (post-socialism, war in Europe, etc.). Students electing the honors option may work with any of the Slavic Department faculty or the affiliated faculty from other departments. The major in Russian Culture and History is well suited to students enrolled in pre-law or pre-med, and students contemplating careers in international business, teaching and journalism. Click here to see the detailed explanation of requirements for this major.