Russian Studies Certificate Program

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College of Arts and Sciences
Modern Languages Department
Gordy Hall 283
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.2765
Fax: 740.593.0729
modern.languages@ohio.edu
http://www.ohio.edu/modlang

Dr. Vera Belousova, certificate director

Program Overview

The Russian Studies Certificate program is an interdisciplinary and complementary course of study open to students from any undergraduate degree. It is designed for students majoring in any field, who have a special interest in Russian culture, politics, economics, and/or history. The aim of the Russian Studies Certificate program is to provide a broader examination of the rich and diverse culture of Russia by exploring it through a variety of disciplines and subjects. These subjects include language, literature, history, politics, and economics. Knowledge of the Russian language, both written and spoken, is important for an understanding of Russian culture and is therefore a core element to earning the certificate.

Admissions Information

Freshman/First-Year Admission

No requirements beyond University admission requirements.

Change of Major/Minor/Certificate Policy

No selective or limited admission requirements.

External Transfer Admission

No requirements beyond University admission requirements.

Opportunities Upon Graduation

After graduation, students with a certificate in Russian studies could pursue a career in education, foreign service, journalism, national defense, nonprofit organizations, or politics.

Requirements

Required Courses

RUS 3110 - Advanced Conversation and Composition I Credit Hours: 3

Complete One of the Following

ILML 2906 - Russian Literature in English Credit Hours: 3
RUS 3120 - Advanced Conversation and Composition II Credit Hours: 3

Elective Courses

Complete a minimum of three additional courses for a total of 15 hours for the certificate:

ECON 3530 - European Economic History Credit Hours: 3
HIST 3164 - History of U.S. Involvement in World Affairs, 1945-Present Credit Hours: 3
HIST 3742 - The Cold War, 1941-1989 Credit Hours: 3
HIST 3750 - World War I Credit Hours: 3
HIST 3770 - The Holocaust Credit Hours: 3
HIST 3780 - History of Secret Intelligence Credit Hours: 3
HIST 3820 - History of Russia Credit Hours: 3
HIST 3821 - Russia: Road to Revolution 1825-1917 Credit Hours: 3
HIST 3822 - Soviet Union Credit Hours: 3
HIST 3823 - The USSR in World War II Credit Hours: 3
HIST 3900 - History Through Film Credit Hours: 3
HIST 4930 - Directed Study in History Credit Hours: 1 - 3
POLS 2500 - International Relations Credit Hours: 3
POLS 2700 - Introduction to Political Theory Credit Hours: 3
POLS 3540 - Different Approaches to American Foreign Policy Credit Hours: 3
POLS 4310 - Politics in Eastern Europe Credit Hours: 3
POLS 4710 - Contemporary Radical and Critical Theories Credit Hours: 3

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