2023-2024 Course Catalog
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The Minor in Russian Area Studies (RAS) requires the completion of a minimum of 18 semester hours, distributed as below, including a capstone research project (Senior Essay), which must be submitted to the coordinator of the minor upon completion.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Minor Courses | ||
| 1. Russian History | ||
| HIST 3604 | Russia to Peter the Great | 3 |
| HIST 3614 | Imperial Russia | 3 |
| HIST 3644 | Twentieth-Century Russia | 3 |
| Subtotal | 9 | |
| 2. Russian Politics | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Politics of Post-Communist Systems | ||
| US-Russia Foreign Policies | ||
| Communist and Post-communist Systems | ||
| Subtotal | 3 | |
| 3. Russian Literature and Culture | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Russian Culture and Civilization | ||
| Topics in Russian Literature in English | ||
| Cultural History of the Soviet Union and the Successor States | ||
| Subtotal | 3 | |
| 4. Capstone Research Project | ||
| RUS/PSCI/HIST 4974 | Independent Study | 3 |
| Subtotal | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Capstone research projects include but are not limited to: 20-page thesis, video or audio documentary, web site or other digital project. A public presentation or publication of the capstone research is recommended. Projects should use Russian sources whenever possible.
The required GPA for the minor is 2.0. All courses taken from the list of approved Russian studies courses count in the computation of the minor GPA.
Some courses listed on this checksheet may have prerequisites, please consult the University Course Catalog, or check with your advisor.
Minor coordinator: Dr. Tom Ewing. Department of History
Phone: (540) 231-3212 (Main Office); E-mail: etewing@vt.edu
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