This is the preliminary (or launch) version of the 2025-2026 VCU Bulletin. Courses that expose students to cutting-edge content and transformative learning may be added and notification of additional program approvals may be received prior to finalization. General education program content is also subject to change. The final edition and full PDF version will include these updates and will be available in August prior to the beginning of the fall semester.
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.