Russian

The Bachelor of Arts in Russian provides language proficiency equivalent to three years of college Russian study. Students will be able to evaluate the significance of information gathered from authentic sources in Russia and Russia-related countries and to apply them effectively. Students also will be able to articulate research and reception of target culture in an accepted presentation style.

Before Graduating Students Must

• Achieve an acceptable score on the Russian proficiency test, or the equivalent, at the end of the third year of language study.
• Satisfactory faculty evaluation of a term paper or final project completed for the Russian majors seminar, the senior thesis or the equivalent.
• Complete requirements for the baccalaureate degree, as determined by faculty.

Skills Students will Acquire in the Major (SLOs)

1. Express proficiency in the Russian language, equivalent to that normally attained through three years of college Russian language study.
2. Define and describe Russian literature as well as cultural trends and traditions.
3. Evaluate the significance of information gathered from authentic sources in Russia and Russia-related countries and apply it effectively.
4. Articulate clearly in speech and in writing research and reception of target culture.

Curriculum Map

I = Introduced; R = Reinforced; A = Assessed

Assessment Types

• Term paper or final project and language proficiency test