Russian Language and Literature

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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.

This major is under revision. Please contact the Slavic Department for current requirements.

Major in Sciences and Letters Curriculum

E-mail: slavic@usiuc.edu

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 are set up so students automatically complete the Campus General Education requirements.

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:

GPA in departmental courses of 3.75; or
GPA in departmental courses of 3.50, plus successful completion of RUSS 293; or
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- or 400-level. Select from:
	RUSS 200–Intermediate Reading and Translation
	RUSS 301–Third Yr Russian I
	RUSS 302–Third Yr Russian II
	RUSS 215–Introduction to Russian Literature, I
	RUSS 216–Introduction to Russian Literature, II
	RUSS 401–Fourth Yr Russian I
	RUSS 402–Fourth Yr Russian II
15	Russian Literature and Linguistics: A minimum of 15 hours is required.
	Select one of the following:
	RUSS 220–19thC Russian Lit Survey
	RUSS 317–Twentieth-Century Literature in Translation
	Select at least 12 hours from the following: ¹
	RUSS 222–Dostoevsky and Tolstoy
	RUSS 225–Russian Lit Since 1917
	RUSS 407–Structure of Russian
	RUSS 408–Russ Phonetics & Pronunciation
	RUSS 220–19thC Russian Lit Survey
	RUSS 424–Russian Modernism
	RUSS 335–Russian Drama
	RUSS 438–Modern Russian Poetry
	RUSS 444–Problems In Romanticism
	RUSS 445–Problems In Realism
	RUSS 354–Russian Short Fiction
	RUSS 355–Russian Long Fiction
	RUSS 460–Russian Culture Studies
	RUSS 474–Russian Literary Translation
	SLAV452–Slavic Cultural Studies. some sections. Check with adviser.
20	A minimum of 20 hours selected from the following:
6-8	Select from:
	HIST 141–Western Civ to 1660 (or HIST 140), and
	HIST 142–Western Civ Since (or HIST 143)
	or
	CWL 241–Masterpieces West Culture I, and
	CWL 242–Masterpieces West Culture II
12-14	Select one of the following six options, with the approval of the Russian adviser:
	Area Studies (14-15 hrs):
	HIST 260–Survey of Russian History
	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.

1. Substitutions may be made with adviser approval.

Twelve hours of 300- or 400-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 submitted to the LAS Student Affairs Office before the end of the fifth semester (60-75 hours). Please see your adviser.

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.

This minor is under revision. Please contact the Slavic Department for current requirements.

E-mail: slavic@usiuc.edu

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	RUSS 201–Second-Year Russian I
	RUSS 202–Second-Year Russian II; or equivalent
3	Select from:
	RUSS 200–Intermediate Reading and Translation
	RUSS 301–Third Yr Russian I
	RUSS 302–Third Yr Russian II
	RUSS 215–Introduction to Russian Literature, I
	RUSS 216–Introduction to Russian Literature, II
	RUSS 313–Advanced Composition and Usage, I
	RUSS 314–Advanced Composition and Usage, II
6	19th- and 20th century Russian literature: two 300- or 400-level courses
18-20	Total required hours

NOTE: Of the above courses, RUSS 113 through 116 have no prerequisites. RUSS 201 assumes two high-school years, or two college semesters, of elementary Russian (RUSS 101-102 or 111). The 300- or 400-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.

This minor is under revision. Please contact the Slavic Department of current requirements.

E-mail: slavic@usiuc.edu

Hours	Requirements
8	RUSS 101–First-Year Russian I
	RUSS 102–First-Year Russian II; or equivalent
8	RUSS 201–Second-Year Russian I
	RUSS 202–Second-Year Russian II; or equivalent
3	RUSS 211–Russian Conversation, I
6	RUSS 213–Intermediate Composition and Conversation, I
	RUSS 214–Intermediate Composition and Conversation, II
19	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.