Russian Studies

Subject abbreviation: RUSN

Committee in Charge Thomas F. Scanlon, Ph.D., Chair Classics/ Comparative Ancient Civilizations/ Comparative Literature Ekaterina Yudina, Ph.D. Russian Stephen E. Cullenberg, Ph.D. Dean, College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, ex officio

Students are encouraged to consider opportuni- ties for study through the Edu ca tion Abroad Program (EAP). This is an excellent opportunity to become deeply familiar with another country and its culture while earning academic units towards graduation. Stu dents should plan study abroad well in ad vance to en sure that the cours- es taken fit with their overall program at UCR. Con sult the dep artmental student affairs officer for assistance. For further details visit UCR’s International Education Center at internationalcenter.ucr.edu or call (951) 827-4113. See Education Abroad Program under International Education Center in the Student Services section of this catalog. A list of partici- pating countries is found under Education Abroad Program in the Programs and Courses section. Search for programs by specific areas at eap.ucop.edu/programwizard.

The Russian Studies B.A. has been developed for students who are interested in Russian language and literature, Russian history and civilization.

Individual major programs are dependent upon the students’ particular interests. In consultation with the advisor, each student plans a coherent program of courses to meet the requirements for the major. Normally, students’ programs are submitted for approval no later than the begin- ning of their junior year.

• 1. Lower-division requirement: CPLT 015

• 2. Upper-division requirements

• a) Language requirement: 12 units from

RUSN 101 (E-Z), RUSN 102 (E-Z), RUSN 120 (E-Z), RUSN 103

• b) Literature requirement: 12 units from

RUSN 109A, RUSN 109B, RUSN 109C

• 3. Civilization requirements: 12 units from EUR 111A, EUR 111B, EUR 111C

In addition, 24 units are selected from appro - priate courses in other programs, including linguistics, comparative literature, Russian history, economics, and political science chosen in consultation with a faculty advisor. Total units: 60.

The department offers a 24-unit disciplinary minor in Russian Studies.

The requirements for the minor are as follows:

• 1. Eight (8) units of RUSN 101 (E-Z),

RUSN 102 (E-Z), RUSN 103

• 2. Sixteen (16) units of Russian Literature and

Civilization courses chosen from the following:

RUSN 109A, RUSN 109B, RUSN 109C, RUSN 120 (E-Z)

EUR 111A, EUR 111B, EUR 111C

See Minors under the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences in the Colleges and Programs section of this catalog for additional information on minors.

Foreign Language Placement Examin a tion A placement examination is required of all fresh- men entering the College of Human i ties, Arts, and Social Sciences who wish to meet the for- eign language requirement with the same lan- guage taken in high school. Con sult the quar- terly Schedule of Classes and placement test .ucr.edu for date and time. Transfer students who have taken a college-level language course may not take the placement examination and should consult with their advisors. No college- level credit may be duplicated. See college placement examination policy.