You will not only become adept in reading, writing, and speaking the Russian language, you’ll also become familiar with the entirety of Russian culture—literature, art, folklore, film, media, business, and more.
Explore the history, philosophy, and political science of this enigmatic country—the largest in the world—which is known for its contributions to literature, ballet, opera, theater, and classical music.
Courses
Sample courses for Russian language, literature, and culture majors include:
Political Russian
Contemporary Russian Media
Introduction to Russian Literature: 19th Century Classics
Russian Fairy Tales and Folklore
Russian Culture through Fiction and Film
Russia Today
As a College of Arts and Sciences graduate with a major in Russian language, literature, and culture, you can explore such careers as:
Non-governmental organizational work
Publishing
Advertising
Law
Media, marketing, or engineering
Translator
You can also pursue graduate training in such areas as education, business, linguistics, music, journalism, and more. Recent graduates of the program have attended some of the top graduate schools in the U.S.