Opportunities for further study include courses in syntactical and literary analysis of the language and seminars on a broad variety of topics chosen by students. These provide access to Russian literature and culture for students who do not have a command of the language. Russian majors are encouraged to broaden and deepen their understanding of the Russian experience by exploring other disciplines-history, philosophy, the social sciences, and the languages and literatures of other national heritages. With this background, they may seek careers in teaching and scholarship, government, library science and informational services, and international trade. In addition, study in mathematics and the natural sciences in conjunction with a Russian major can open doors to many other careers.
Language is, of course, a social phenomenon.
A native Russian language assistant is in residence in Russian House to make spoken Russian a daily reality. The Major A minimum of 32 credits beyond Russian 102. With permission, up to eight of the 32 credits may be taken in related studies outside the department. Russian History I and II, or a second foreign language. Conducted primarily in Russian.