A minor in Russian studies requires at least 18 credits starting at the 100 level.
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| RUSS 101 | Beginning Russian I | 3 |
| RUSS 102 | Beginning Russian II | 3 |
| RUSS 201 | Intermediate Russian I | 3 |
| RUSS 202 | Intermediate Russian II | 3 |
| or RUSS 205 | Intermediate Russian Conversation | |
| Select at least three credits at the 300 level or above from courses taught in Russian | 3 | |
| Select three credits from courses taught in either Russian or English. WRLD 203 section: Window into Russia, counts towards the Minor. | 3 | |
| Topics in Literature | ||
| Topics in Foreign Literature in English Translation | ||
| Russia to 1855 | ||
| Russia Since 1855 | ||
| History in Film: ____ 1 | ||
| Topics in History 1 | ||
| Senior Capstone in International Studies 1 | ||
| Topics in International Studies 1 | ||
| Russian and Eurasian Government and Politics | ||
| Conversation and Media (in Russian) | ||
| Literature and Culture: ____ (in Russian) | ||
| Russian Film (in Russian) | ||
| Topics in Russian (in Russian) | ||
| Regional Geography of ____ 1 | ||
| Great Cities of the World 1 | ||
| Cultural Texts and Contexts: ____ 1 | ||
| Human Rights and Literature 1 | ||
| Topics in World Languages and Cultures 1 | ||
| Topics in World Languages and Cultures 1 | ||
| Courses taught in English must focus on subjects related to Russia. Students should be aware that the English option for the Russian minor may encompass the following: courses completed in a study abroad program that focus on Russian culture or language, any VCU course with Russian content, a capstone project involving Russian content, independent study, or a Russian internship or VCU study abroad programs. | ||
| Note: Language placement test results cannot substitute for completion of course work. | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Courses taken through an approved study abroad program in an appropriate location must be preapproved through the SWS Advising Office.