Slavic Studies: Russian Language, Literature, and Culture, BALAS
for the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts & Sciences Major in Slavic Studies, Russian Language, Literature, & Culture Concentration
for the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts & Sciences Major in Slavic Studies, Russian Language, Literature, & Culture Concentration
A Major Plan of Study Form must be completed and submitted to the LAS Student Affairs Office before the end of the fifth semester (60 - 75 hours). Study abroad courses may be substituted for major and minor requirements with approval of adviser.
Departmental distinction: Graduation with distinction may be earned by completion of one of the following two options:
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GPA in departmental courses of 3.75; or
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GPA in departmental courses of 3.50, plus successful completion of academic study trip to the region, documented by graded transcript. See a departmental adviser to work out details, preferably two semesters before graduation.
General education: Students must complete the Campus General Education requirements including the campus general education language requirement.
Minimum required major and supporting course work: equates to 30 hours including 6 hours in advanced language and 24 hours in literature and culture.
Minimum hours required for graduation: 120 hours.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Language: A minimum of 6 hours beyond the second year of the Russian language: RUSS 301, 302 – Third-Year Russian I, II, or equivalent | 6 | |
| Literature and Culture: A minimum of 24 hours is required in the following areas (RUSS 401 and 402- Fourth Year Russian I, II- can count toward the requirements of any category): | 24 | |
6 hours of Introductory Culture courses: | ||
| Intro to Russian Culture (and) | ||
Choose one of the following: | ||
| Intro to Russia and Eurasia | ||
| Intro Russian-Jewish Culture | ||
| Russ & E Euro Science Fiction | ||
| Russian & E Euro Folktales | ||
6 hours of Literature Survey courses: Two 200-level literature or cinema courses chosen in consultation with the Undergraduate Advisor from a list maintained in the Slavic Department. | ||
12 hours of Upper-level (300- and 400-level) Literature and Culture courses chosen from the following: | ||
Author Courses (6 hrs.): | ||
| Russian Writers | ||
| Dostoevsky | ||
| Tolstoy | ||
| Chekhov | ||
| Nabokov | ||
Literature and Culture Courses (6 hrs.): | ||
Two 400-level literature or culture courses chosen in consultation with the Undergraduate Advisor from a list maintained in the Slavic Department. | ||
| Capstone Experience: All majors are required to complete a capstone course, project, or experience chosen from among the following: | 0-3 | |
(1) RUSS 493 Honors Senior Thesis (2 hrs); or | ||
(2) a 300- or 400-level course in the Slavic Department in which a research project is undertaken; or | ||
(3) Study abroad in the region. | ||
Majors should consult with the Undergraduate Advisor to plan their capstone experience. | ||
for the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts & Sciences Major in Slavic Studies, Russian Language, Literature, & Culture Concentration
department website: https://slavic.illinois.edu/
department faculty: Slavic Faculty
email: slavic@illinois.edu
overview of college admissions & requirements: Liberal Arts & Sciences
college website: https://las.illinois.edu/