Major in Slavic Studies

The major in Slavic Studies provides broadly based training about Russia and the nations of Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. The normal program for this major requires the following (30 credits):

• 6 credits (normally, 2 one-semester courses) in a Slavic language at or above the intermediate level
• 6 more credits (normally, 2 one-semester courses) in the same Slavic language at a higher level or 6 credits (normally, 2 one-semester courses) in another Slavic language
• 3 credits (normally, 1 one-semester course) in Slavic Civilizations (usually SLAV2169 Slavic Civilizations)
• 6 credits (normally, 2 one-semester courses) in a Slavic literature, including, but not limited to Russian literature
• 9 credits (normally, 3 one-semester courses) in Russian and Slavic history, politics or linguistics (list of approved courses available from the SELL Department)