Russian/East European Studies

Requirements for the liberal arts minor in Russian and East European Studies

A minimum of 20 credits of coursework consisting of:

1. Introductory Course in the chosen region of study

2. 16 additional credits as indicated for each world area, including up to, but no more than, 8 credits of language study appropriate to the chosen area, at any level

1. Introductory Course

• course Perspectives on Russia and Eastern Europe (4)

2. Plus 16 credits from the following:

• course Visual Representations and the Nuclear Experience (4)

• course History of Modern Russia (4)

• course Eastern European History (4)

• course Seminar in Russian and Eastern European Studies (4)

• course  The Russian Political System (4)

• Language option: transferred coursework in Russian or any East European language

Other Coursework

Relevant independent study, directed research, or special topics coursework (e.g., course) may also count toward fulfillment of the minor requirements, subject to International Studies Academic Adviser approval.

Applicable Majors

All Majors can declare this Minor.