A minor in Russian studies requires at least 18 credits starting at the 100 level.
Course | Title | Hours |
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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.