Russian Studies Major

Requirements for Concentration:

10 units beyond introductory language; including RUSS 331 /RUSS 332 or equivalent, RUSS 135 /RUSS 235 , RUSS 152 /RUSS 252 , plus 3 units in literature or culture at the 300-level.

2 units of advanced course work. (RUSS 300 - Senior Thesis ) is required of students who are candidates for departmental honors.

Study of the language is best started in the first year. Study Away in Russian through the Vassar Program in St. Petersburg is strongly recommended.