Complete all courses as outlined below unless otherwise indicated. A total of five courses is required. A maximum of two transfer courses, including transferable courses taken abroad, may count toward the five courses required for the minor. Study-abroad courses must be approved by the Russian academic coordinator prior to the semester abroad.
Required Language Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete at least four language courses in sequence from the following list: | 16 | |
Note: For students with prior knowledge of Russian, a placement test will determine the appropriate first course. Students who place at or above RSSN 2102 must complete the sequence through RSSN 3102 by the end of the minor. Additional elective courses may be taken at any point to fulfill the total credit requirements of 5 courses. For guidance on course selection, students should consult the Russian academic coordinator. | ||
| Elementary Russian 1 | ||
| Elementary Russian 2 | ||
| Intermediate Russian 1 | ||
| Intermediate Russian 2 | ||
| Advanced Russian 1 | ||
| Advanced Russian 2 | ||
Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one or more courses from the following list to reach a total of five courses in the minor: | 4 | |
| Note: RSSN 3101 and RSSN 3102 may not be counted toward both the language sequence requirement and the electives requirement. If these courses are used to complete the language sequence, students must select different courses from the remaining electives to fulfill the five-course total. | ||
| Introduction to Languages, Literature, and Culture | ||
| Imperial Russia: Between East and West | ||
| History of the Soviet Union | ||
| History of Espionage 2: Cold War Spies | ||
| Russian Foreign Policy | ||
or POLS 3455 | Russian Foreign Policy | |
| Special Topics in Russian Culture | ||
| Advanced Russian 1 | ||
| Advanced Russian 2 | ||
GPA Requirement
2.000 GPA required in the minor