Russian Studies
Overview
An interdisciplinary major in Russian Studies provides students with a
solid foundation for graduate work in Russian and area studies of the
former Soviet Union as well as for employment in government service,
business and investment, journalism, education, and social service. The
program elucidates the cultural, social and political development of the
Russia area through the study of Russian language together with
specialized courses in three departments at St. Olaf plus elective courses
at nearby Carleton College. The senior project provides training in the
conduct of research.
General Education Credit
Courses in Russian Area Studies that fulfill General Education
requirements are listed in the Class Lab and Schedules.
Requirements for the Major
Nine courses plus a senior project are required for the Russian Area
Studies major. Four courses must be Russian language 111, 112, 231 and 232.
Completion of a senior project must be undertaken in the senior year. This
will be supervised by a member of the Russian Area Studies committee.
These requirements apply to all Russian Area Studies majors. Those who are
also Russian language majors will take an additional five courses as
specified in I below, while non-Russian language majors will take five
courses as specified in II. Candidates for honors will take a
comprehensive oral examination.
With approval of the director and the Carleton instructor, appropriate
Carleton College courses can be substituted for courses in Part III of
below.
I. History 222 and 223 or Political
Science 256 and 382 or two courses
among Russian Literature 261, 262,
265, plus three other courses from II
below.
II. Russian Literature 261 and 262,
or Political Science 256 and 382, plus three other courses from III below.
III. Economics 247; History 108, 222, 223, 314;
ID 250; Political Science 256, 382, 383; Russian
Language and Literature 251, 254, 261, 262, 371, 372;
Interim in Russia.
Courses
- 398 Independent Research
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Independent Research is required for all students seeking credit for a senior
project.
Faculty
The faculty of interdisciplinary programs are drawn from a variety of
departments. See faculty listing under department for individual degree
information.
Robert L. Nichols (Director)
Professor of History, 1972-