The minor in Russian provides students with the opportunity to acquire advanced-level skills in the Russian language and to apply these skills to the study of Russian literature and culture. The minor enhances any major, especially those in history, government and international politics, geography, literature, theater, communication, and economics.
Policies
Eight credits of coursework must be unique to the minor. Students must complete 18 credits at the 300-level or above with a minimum grade of 2.00 in each course. For policies governing all minors, see AP.5.3.4 Minors.
Minor Requirements
Total credits: 18
Students should be aware of the specific policies associated with this program, located on the Admissions & Policies tab.
Core Courses
Language
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| RUSS 302 | Russian Conversation and Composition | 3 |
| or RUSS 303 | Russian Advanced Conversation | |
| RUSS 380 | Advanced Russian I | 3 |
| RUSS 381 | Advanced Russian II | 3 |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Literature
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| RUSS 310 | Readings in Russian Literature | 3 |
| or RUSS 311 | Contemporary Russian Short Fiction | |
| Total Credits | 3 | |
Additional Course
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| RUSS 353 | Russian Civilization (Mason Core) | 3 |
| or RUSS 354 | Contemporary Post-Soviet Life (Mason Core) | |
| Total Credits | 3 | |
Elective
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select one elective at the 3xx level or above 1 | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 3 | |
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This course must be conducted in Russian.