Russian (BA)

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Major Academic Plan

Learning Outcomes

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1. Language Proficiency

Learning Outcome

Speak read write and comprehend the Russian language in ordinary living situations and professional matters and understand the main principles of linguistics as they relate to Russian. Students' speaking reading and listening proficiency in these areas should approximate the Advanced level on the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) proficiency scale. Writing proficiency should approach the Advanced level on the ACTFL scale.

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2. Russian Cultural and Literary History

Learning Outcome

Identify discuss and analyze an understanding of the main periods figures and achievements of Russian cultural history especially in literature.

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3. Writing Academic Essays

Learning Outcome

Produce academic writing and other presentations that are characterized by critical thinking coherent development and thoughtful analysis.

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4. Lifelong Learning

Learning Outcome

Articulate how their education as Russian majors including their study of ethical and aesthetic issues makes their academic experiences relevant to personal and professional goals.

Program Requirements

- It is strongly recommended that StDev 317, a 2-credit-hour course, be taken at the end of the sophomore year or the beginning of the junior year. Because liberal arts degrees provide preparation in a variety of useful fields rather than a single career track, this course is recommended to help liberal arts students focus on specific educational and occupational goals and to identify the career options or educational opportunities available to them. The course will introduce them to the resources needed for accessing information about graduate schools, internships, careers, and career development. Students will learn basic employment strategies, including the steps necessary for obtaining employment related to their own specialty. HColl 310, a 1-credit hour course, is also recommended at the end of the junior or beginning of the senior year. This course helps students frame their humanities experience as professional preparation. Students will learn how to translate the unique value of their degree as they pursue a variety of professional paths.

- Important Note for Returned Russian-Speaking Missionaries: (1) Register for third-year Russian classes. Russ 330 is recommended. (2) Russ 202 will be waived as a requirement for Russian majors and should not be taken except when remedial work is necessary and permission is obtained from the section leaders. (3) Credit for Russ 101, 102, 201, and 211 is available through a test given as part of Russ 330. (4) Returned missionaries must complete Russ 330 and talk with the Russian section head before declaring a major.

RECOMMENDED complete 4 courses

Complete the following prerequisite courses: Russ 101, 102, 201, 202

RUSS 101 - First-Year Russian, Part 1 5.0 RUSS 102 - First-Year Russian, Part 2 5.0 RUSS 201 - Second-Year Russian, Part 1 5.0 RUSS 202 - Second-Year Russian, Part 2 5.0

Requirement 1 — Complete 5 Courses

Language courses:

course - 3rd Yr Russian, Part 1 3.0

course - 3rd Yr Russian, Part 2 3.0

course - Phonology & Morphology 3.0

course - 4th Yr Russian, Part 1 3.0

course - 4th-Year Russian, Part 2 3.0

Requirement 2 — Complete 5 Courses

Literature and culture courses:

course - Cultural History of Russia 3.0

course - Russian Novel in English 3.0

course - Russian Literature 1 3.0

course - Russian Literature 2 3.0

course - Senior Seminar - You may take once 2.0

Requirement 3 — Complete 1 of 4 Courses

Electives:

course - Dostoevsky 3.0

course - Tolstoy 3.0

course - Masterpieces of Russian Film 3.0

course - Russian Arts & Letters 3.0

Requirement 4 — Complete 1 of 2 Courses

Complete one professionalizing course or an equivalent course. Contact the department internship coordinator for more information. A second major or substantial minor may be substituted for this course in certain circumstances.

course - Academic Internship - You may take once 0.5v

Contact the department internship coordinator for more information.

NOTE: Students are strongly encouraged to participate in a related Russian language/cultural immersion experience, such as living at the Language Immersion Student Residence and/or participating in a Study Abroad program after RUSS 202.