Russian Studies - Minor

The Russian Studies minor is not accepting students at this time.

The Russian Studies minor offers students the opportunity to study the language and culture of Russia.

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Minor in Russian Studies

5X��'s Minor in Russian Studies offers students a comprehensive exploration of Russian language, culture, history, and society. The program combines language acquisition with the study of Russian literature, politics, and contemporary issues, providing a well-rounded understanding of the Russian-speaking world. This minor complements a wide range of majors, enhancing students' global awareness and cultural competency, which are valuable in fields such as international relations, business, education, and government. Graduates with this minor are well-prepared to engage in cross-cultural settings and pursue opportunities that require knowledge of Russian culture and affairs.

Program Information for Russian Studies - Minor

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

Contribute to most informal and some formal conversations with sufficient accuracy, clarity and precision to convey their intended message without misrepresentation or confusion.
Read a variety of texts written for native speakers of Russian and not edited or adapted for non-native speakers.
Compose routine social correspondence and write descriptions of a factual nature in Russian.
Demonstrate a historical knowledge of Russian history and culture and understand the diverse nature of culture throughout the ages.
Discuss cultural differences, distinguishing between fact, opinion and stereotype.
Communicate effectively and sensitively to diverse ethnic and cultural groups.
View concepts, issues, events and themes from the perspectives of diverse ethnic and cultural groups.
Maintain an ongoing assessment of their own cultural values and behaviors.

Admissions for Russian Studies - Minor

Admission Requirements

The Russian Studies minor is not accepting students at this time.

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

Coursework

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Program Requirements
Graduation Requirements

Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

Course List
Code	Title	Credit Hours
Minor Requirements
MCLS 22217	DIVERSITY IN TODAY'S RUSSIA (DIVG)	3
RUSS 22201	INTERMEDIATE RUSSIAN I	3
RUSS 22202	INTERMEDIATE RUSSIAN II	3
RUSS 32201	INTENSIVE RUSSIAN GRAMMAR	3
Russian (RUSS) Electives (20000, 30000 or 40000 level)		9
Russian (RUSS) Upper-Division Elective (30000 or 40000 level)		3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:		24

Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements Summary - Minors
Minimum Minor GPA	Minimum Overall GPA
2.000	2.000

Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at Kent State (in residence).

Program Note

Some courses in the Department of Modern and Classical Language Studies are offered on a rotating basis, and course availability may change at any time. Please see the program coordinator or your academic advisor for course planning.

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