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Russian (RUS) Minor

Required Minor Courses
RUS 2105Intermediate Russian3
RUS 2106Intermediate Russian3
or RUS 2114 Accelerated Intermediate Russian
RUS 3105Grammar, Composition and Conversation3
RUS 3106Grammar, Composition and Conversation3
RUS 4204Topics in Russian Culture and Civilization3
or RUS 4304 Studies in Russian Literature
Select one of the following courses taught in English:3
RUS 2734
Introduction to Russian Culture and Civilization
RUS 3304
Survey of Nineteenth-Century Russian Literature in Translation
RUS 3314
Survey of Twentieth-Century Russian Literature in Translation
RUS/ENGL 3424
Topics in Russian Literature in English
RUS 3434
The Works of Vladimir Nabokov
Total Credits18

Notes: A minimum grade of "C" must be earned in each course completed for the Russian minor. A minimum in-minor GPA of 2.0 is required. All courses used to complete the minor will count toward GPA.

  • Courses used to fulfill minor requirements may not be taken Pass/Fail.
  • A form titled "Authorization to Take Courses Elsewhere" must be filled out and signed by the student, the Chair of the Department, and the Director of the Office of Global Education before the student departs on a study abroad program.
  • Some courses in the minor requirements listed above have prerequisites, so be sure to consult the University Catalog or check with your advisor.