Mar 28, 2024  
2018-2019 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Languages and Cultures: Russian Language and Area Studies Concentration, B.A.


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About the Languages and Cultures Bachelor’s Programs


The Bachelor of Arts in Languages and Cultures consists of 33 hours at the 2000-level and above, including CMLL 2305. As part of the required hours, each of the degree’s four concentrations must include the following:

  • Classics – A minimum of 6 hours of two 4000-level Classics courses (6 hours)
  • French – A minimum of four 4000-level French courses (12 hours)
  • German – A minimum of four 4000-level German courses (12 hours).
  • Russian Language and Area Studies – A minimum of two 4000-level Russian courses (6 hours)

Students must make a C or better in departmental courses to be eligible for graduation

Communication Literacy Requirement. Students with a concentration in Classics must complete CLAS 4310  and two Communication Literacy (CL) courses from GRK 2302 , LAT 2302 , CLAS 3320 , and CLAS 3330 . Students with a concentration in French must complete three CL courses from FREN 3302 , FREN 4315 , FREN 4317 , and FREN 4322 . The department requires students with a minor in French to take one CL course. Students with a concentration in German must complete three CL courses from GERM 3301 , GERM 3303 , GERM 3304 , GERM 3306 , GERM 4303 , and GERM 4305 . The department requires students with a minor in German to take one CL course. Students with a concentration in Russian Area and Language Studies must complete three CL courses: RUSN 3305  (in residence), RUSN 4301 , and RUSN 4302 .

 

Communication Literacy Courses


Students with a concentration in Russian Area and Language Studies must complete three Communication Literacy courses: RUSN 3305  (in residence), RUSN 4301 , and RUSN 4302 .

Recommended Sample Curriculum


First Year


Fall


Total: 15

Spring


Total: 15

Second Year


Fall


Total: 16

Spring


Total: 16

Third Year


Fall


Total: 15

Spring


Total: 15

Fourth Year


Fall


  • 3 Semester Credit Hours
  • Minor (3000 or 4000 level) 3 Semester Credit Hours
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective 3 Semester Credit Hours *
  • Major (3000- or 4000-Level) Elective from Approved Courses 3 Semester Credit Hours 
  • Elective (3000 or 4000 Level) 1 Semester Credit Hours *
Total: 13

Spring


Total: 15

Total Hours: 120


* Refer to the General Degree Requirements of Arts and Sciences  for a complete list of qualifying courses.

Approved Electives: RUSN 3301 , RUSN 3302 , RUSN 3305 , RUSN 4301 , RUSN 4302 , HIST 3372 , HIST 3374 , HIST 4379 , HIST 4383 , POLS 3372 , SLAV 4300  

A summer or semester of study abroad is strongly recommended. Please consult the undergraduate advisor for a list of suggested programs.

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