The Russian minor introduces students to the basics of Russian studies. Two years of Russian language and a number of courses in culture and literature gives students a strong foundation to work from in Russia and the Baltic countries where Russian is spoken.
Learn to speak and understand Russian
Explore the historical context of Russian literature and culture
Complement your undergraduate studies with a minor
Learn the official language of 148 million people in the Russian Federation
Join a variety of cultural enrichment events, such as field trips and musical offerings, to enhance your studies and connect with peers
Practice your language skills in our six-week study abroad trip to St. Petersburg, Russia
Broaden your employment possibilities with additional knowledge and skills gained from a minor
Foreign language teacher, analyst, business manager, journalist or correspondent and interpreter or translator are common opportunities for students
Work for international businesses, nonprofits and NGOs, or in journalism, politics, government, publishing and education
Some opportunities include:
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An instructor at the College of Business and Communication in Nagasaki, Japan. His debut novel, American Baroque, was published in 2015.
(BA'06)
A diplomat in the U.S. Foreign Service.
(BA'13)
A policy specialist at Google.
