Modern Languages Majors General Information

You are not permitted to take courses in your major subject on a pass/fail basis. A grade of C (2.0) or better must be earned in a course for those hours to count toward a major. All students majoring in a language are strongly urged to study abroad in one of the department’s programs. Suggested electives are classical languages, comparative literature, cultural anthropology, English, fine arts, history of the country in your major interest, and linguistics.

If you are an Arts and Sciences student interested in becoming licensed to teach languages at the secondary level (middle school or high school), please seek assistance at the department office, Gordy 283, to meet with language department faculty knowledgeable about language education. Together you can plan how to complete the licensure requirements listed under Modern Languages in the College of Education section of the Catalog. Prospective teachers are highly encouraged to spend at least one quarter in education abroad.

College-level Requirements

Please see the appropriate college listing for college-level academic requirements.

Program Requirements

The major requirements in Russian are a minimum of 36 quarter hours beyond 213, at least 12 quarter hours at the 400 level (which should include courses in both language and literature),and the following:

• RUS 341 - Advanced Conversation and Composition Credit Hours: 4
• RUS 342 - Advanced Conversation and Composition Credit Hours: 4
• RUS 343 - Advanced Conversation and Composition Credit Hours: 4
• RUS 355 - Introduction to Russian Literature Credit Hours: 4
• RUS 356 - Introduction to Russian Literature Credit Hours: 4