Russian
The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures offers a Russian studies minor. It is designed to give the student a command of both the written and spoken language as well as a deeper understanding of the cultural and literary development of the Russian people.
In today’s diverse world, the study of foreign languages and cultures becomes increasingly important. Students, especially those who wish to work in the field of criminal justice, in law enforcement and other government agencies, and in international organizations, would benefit greatly from having additional knowledge of a foreign language (obtained through language courses) paired with expertise in national character (acquired through literature and culture courses). At a time when city and federal agencies are seeking both language specialists and specialists in foreign national character, students with the Russian studies minor on their transcripts are in high demand.
Minor advisor. Professor Olga Muratova, Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures (646.557.4520)
Requirements: The minor consists of six courses in Russian language, literature and culture. The language courses are taught in Russian; the literature and culture courses, in English. Students need 18 credits (six courses) to complete the Russian studies minor. All courses offered by the Russian section of the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures — except for 100-level, basic-Russian courses — count towards the minor. To complete the minor, students must take three 200-level courses, two 300-level courses, and one 400-level course. Higher-level courses can be substituted for lower-level ones (i.e., RUS 325 instead of RUS 239), but not vice versa.
Subtotal: 18 credits
Russian 210 Legal Translation I (Russian-English)
Russian 211 Legal Translation II (English-Russian)
Russian 201 Intermediate Reading in Russian
Russian 202 Intermediate Russian Conversation and Grammar
Russian 239 Russia through Film
Russian 325 Justice in Russian Literature
Russian 344 Survey of Russian Culture
Russian 412 Seminar in Russian Drama
Total: 18 credits