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RUSSIAN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE

Russian is spoken by some 250 million people and is used by many more in Russia and the countries of Eastern Europe. Russian is now second only to English as the language of science, and it is also the language of one of the world's great literatures. Persons trained in Russian normally find employment in teaching, governmental service, journalism, and research in many areas. Many students majoring in other fields find it useful to learn Russian as a valuable research tool. This major is sponsored by the Department of Slavic Languages and Literature.

MAJOR IN SCIENCES AND LETTERS CURRICULUM

Degree title: Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences

Minimum required major and supporting courses equate to 50 hours including 15 hours in advanced Russian Language and 15 hours in Russian Literature and Linguistics.

General education: The LAS General Education requirements (see page 130) are set up so that students automatically complete the Campus General Education requirements. The exceptions to this are the Campus Composition II and the Western Cultures requirements which must also be completed.

Minimum hours required for graduation: 120 hours

Departmental distinction: Graduation with distinction may be earned by completion of any one of the following three options:

1. GPA in departmental courses of 3.75; or
2. GPA in departmental courses of 3.50, plus successful completion of RUSS 293; or
3. GPA in departmental courses of 3.50, plus successful completion of academic study trip to the former Soviet Union, documented by graded transcript.

See a departmental adviser to work out details, preferably two semesters before graduation.

HOURS
REQUIREMENTS

15
Russian language: A minimum of 15 hours is required including 6 hours at the 300-level, at least one conversation course, and at least one composition course. Select from:

3 hrs RUSS 200-Intermediate Reading and Translation

3 hrs RUSS 211-Russian Conversation, I

3 hrs RUSS 212-Russian Conversation, II

3 hrs RUSS 213-Russian Composition, I

3 hrs RUSS 214-Russian Composition, II

3 hrs RUSS 303-Advanced Reading and Conversation, I

3 hrs RUSS 304-Advanced Reading and Conversation, II

3 hrs RUSS 313-Advanced Composition and Usage, I

3 hrs RUSS 314-Advanced Composition and Usage, II

15
Russian Literature and Linguistics: A minimum of 15 hours is required.

3 hrs RUSS 215-Introduction to Russian Literature, I

3 hrs RUSS 216-Introduction to Russian Literature, I

3 hrs RUSS 315-Nineteenth-Century Literature in Russian, or RUSS 317-Twentieth-Century Literature in Russian

6 hrs Select at least 6 hours from the following:¹

RUSS 222-Dostoevsky and Tolstoy

RUSS 225-Soviet Russian Literature or RUSS 317-Twentieth-Century Literature in Russian

RUSS 301-Introduction to Russian Poetics

RUSS 307-Structure of Russian, or RUSS 308-Russian Phonetics and Pronunciation

RUSS 324-Russian Modernism

RUSS 335-Russian Drama

RUSS 337-Nineteenth-Century Russian Poetry, or RUSS 338-Twentieth-Century Russian Poetry

RUSS 360-Studies in Russian Literature and Society

RUSS 370-Vladimir Nabokov

RUSS 375-Russian Literary Translation

RUSS 376-Russian Literary Criticism and Theory

20
A minimum of 20 hours selected from the following:

6-8 hrs Select from:

HIST 110-CompositionII/Western Civilization from Antiquity to 1660 or HIST 111-Western Civilization from Antiquity to 1660

and

HIST 112-Western Civilization from 1660 to the Present or HIST 113-Composition II/Western Civilization from 1660 to the Present

or

C LIT 141-Masterpieces of Western Culture, I and C LIT 142-Masterpieces of Western Culture, II

12-14 hrs Select one of the following six options, with the approval of the Russian adviser:

Area Studies (14-15 hrs):

HIST 219-Survey of Russian History from Early Times to the Present

RUSS 113-Russian Civilization Through Literature, or RUSS 114-Soviet and Post Soviet Society Through Literature

Three other courses on Russia, the former Soviet Union, or East Europe (offered by such units as anthropology, art history, architecture, Asian studies, cinema studies, communications, economics, education, geography, history, music, philosophy, political science, religious studies, sociology, theatre). See the Russian and East European Center for a list of current course offerings.

Language (12-14 hrs):

200- and 300-level courses in a single language other than Russian, or general methodology courses in the linguistics department (excluding Russian cross-listed courses)

Literature (12-14 hrs):

A national literature other than Russian, or general methodology courses in the comparative literature program (excluding Russian cross-listed courses)

Minor (minimum of 18 hours):

A minor specified by another department or unit.

Double Major (hours will vary):

The non-Russian half of a double major.

Other (12-14 hours):

Courses selected in consultation with academic adviser.

Twelve hours advanced level (300 or approved 200 level) courses in the major must be taken on this campus.

All foreign language requirements must be satisfied.

A Major Plan of Study Form must be completed and submittedto the LAS Student Affairs Office before the end of the fifth semester (60-75 hours). Please see your adviser.

1. Substitutions may be made with adviser approval.

MINOR IN RUSSIAN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE

A minor in Russian language and literature may be useful and enriching for students in many disciplines, from economics and political science through comparative literature and theatre to engineering and mathematics. The 18- to 20-hour program listed below provides considerable flexibility within a general structure. Additional information may be obtained from the undergraduate adviser in the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures.

HOURS
REQUIREMENTS

3
Introduction to Russian literature and culture. Select from:

RUSS 113-Russian Civilization Through Literature

RUSS 114-Soviet and Post Soviet Society Through Literature

RUSS 115-Russian Masterpieces in Translation, I

RUSS 116-Russian Masterpieces in Translation, II

6-8
Second-year Russian: RUSS 103-Second-Year Russian, I; and RUSS 104-Second-Year Russian, I; or equivalent

3
Third-year Russian. Select from:

RUSS 200-Intermediate Reading and Translation

RUSS 211-Russian Conversation, I

RUSS 213-Russian Composition, I

3
19th-century Russian literature: a 300- (or advanced 200-level) course

3
20th-century Russian literature: a 300- (or advanced 200-level) course

18-20
Total required hours

NOTE: Of the above courses, RUSS 113 through 116 have no prerequisites. RUSS 103 assumes two high-school years, or two college semesters, of elementary Russian (RUSS 101-102 or 111). The specified 200- and 300-level courses have prerequisites contained within the above list of courses acceptable for the minor.

TEACHER EDUCATION MINOR IN RUSSIAN

Teacher education minors are available only to students seeking to add additional teaching fields to their teaching majors.

HOURS
REQUIREMENTS

8
RUSS 101 and 102-First-Year Russian, I and II; or equivalent

8
RUSS 103 and 104-Second-Year Russian, I and II; or equivalent

6
RUSS 211 and 212-Russian Conversation, I and II

22
Total

Students are advised that additional course work may be necessary to teach middle grades six through eight. Consult the certification officer in 130 Education Building for additional information.

HOURS	REQUIREMENTS
15	Russian language: A minimum of 15 hours is required including 6 hours at the 300-level, at least one conversation course, and at least one composition course. Select from:
	3 hrs RUSS 200-Intermediate Reading and Translation
	3 hrs RUSS 211-Russian Conversation, I
	3 hrs RUSS 212-Russian Conversation, II
	3 hrs RUSS 213-Russian Composition, I
	3 hrs RUSS 214-Russian Composition, II
	3 hrs RUSS 303-Advanced Reading and Conversation, I
	3 hrs RUSS 304-Advanced Reading and Conversation, II
	3 hrs RUSS 313-Advanced Composition and Usage, I
	3 hrs RUSS 314-Advanced Composition and Usage, II
15	Russian Literature and Linguistics: A minimum of 15 hours is required.
	3 hrs RUSS 215-Introduction to Russian Literature, I
	3 hrs RUSS 216-Introduction to Russian Literature, I
	3 hrs RUSS 315-Nineteenth-Century Literature in Russian, or RUSS 317-Twentieth-Century Literature in Russian
	6 hrs Select at least 6 hours from the following:¹
	RUSS 222-Dostoevsky and Tolstoy
	RUSS 225-Soviet Russian Literature or RUSS 317-Twentieth-Century Literature in Russian
	RUSS 301-Introduction to Russian Poetics
	RUSS 307-Structure of Russian, or RUSS 308-Russian Phonetics and Pronunciation
	RUSS 324-Russian Modernism
	RUSS 335-Russian Drama
	RUSS 337-Nineteenth-Century Russian Poetry, or RUSS 338-Twentieth-Century Russian Poetry
	RUSS 360-Studies in Russian Literature and Society
	RUSS 370-Vladimir Nabokov
	RUSS 375-Russian Literary Translation
	RUSS 376-Russian Literary Criticism and Theory
20	A minimum of 20 hours selected from the following:
	6-8 hrs Select from:
	HIST 110-CompositionII/Western Civilization from Antiquity to 1660 or HIST 111-Western Civilization from Antiquity to 1660
	and
	HIST 112-Western Civilization from 1660 to the Present or HIST 113-Composition II/Western Civilization from 1660 to the Present
	or
	C LIT 141-Masterpieces of Western Culture, I and C LIT 142-Masterpieces of Western Culture, II
	12-14 hrs Select one of the following six options, with the approval of the Russian adviser:
	Area Studies (14-15 hrs):
	HIST 219-Survey of Russian History from Early Times to the Present
	RUSS 113-Russian Civilization Through Literature, or RUSS 114-Soviet and Post Soviet Society Through Literature
	Three other courses on Russia, the former Soviet Union, or East Europe (offered by such units as anthropology, art history, architecture, Asian studies, cinema studies, communications, economics, education, geography, history, music, philosophy, political science, religious studies, sociology, theatre). See the Russian and East European Center for a list of current course offerings.
	Language (12-14 hrs):
	200- and 300-level courses in a single language other than Russian, or general methodology courses in the linguistics department (excluding Russian cross-listed courses)
	Literature (12-14 hrs):
	A national literature other than Russian, or general methodology courses in the comparative literature program (excluding Russian cross-listed courses)
	Minor (minimum of 18 hours):
	A minor specified by another department or unit.
	Double Major (hours will vary):
	The non-Russian half of a double major.
	Other (12-14 hours):
	Courses selected in consultation with academic adviser.

HOURS	REQUIREMENTS
3	Introduction to Russian literature and culture. Select from:
	RUSS 113-Russian Civilization Through Literature
	RUSS 114-Soviet and Post Soviet Society Through Literature
	RUSS 115-Russian Masterpieces in Translation, I
	RUSS 116-Russian Masterpieces in Translation, II
6-8	Second-year Russian: RUSS 103-Second-Year Russian, I; and RUSS 104-Second-Year Russian, I; or equivalent
3	Third-year Russian. Select from:
	RUSS 200-Intermediate Reading and Translation
	RUSS 211-Russian Conversation, I
	RUSS 213-Russian Composition, I
3	19th-century Russian literature: a 300- (or advanced 200-level) course
3	20th-century Russian literature: a 300- (or advanced 200-level) course
18-20	Total required hours

HOURS	REQUIREMENTS
8	RUSS 101 and 102-First-Year Russian, I and II; or equivalent
8	RUSS 103 and 104-Second-Year Russian, I and II; or equivalent
6	RUSS 211 and 212-Russian Conversation, I and II
22	Total