Russian and East European Studies

Requirements for the liberal arts minor in Russian and East European Studies

A minimum of 20 credits of coursework consisting of:

1. Introductory course in the chosen region of study
2. Sixteen additional credits as indicated for each world area, including up to, but no more than, eight credits of language study appropriate to the chosen area, at any level

1. Introductory Course

• IS 2600 Perspectives on Russia and Eastern Europe  (4)

2. Plus 16 credits drawn from

• AH 3610 - Russian Art (4)
• HST 3490 - History of Modern Russia (4)
• HST 3495 - Eastern European History (4)
• IS 3973 - Seminar in Russian and Eastern European Studies (4)
• PS 3425 - The Russian Political System (4)
• Language option: transferred coursework in Russian or any East European language

Other coursework

Relevant independent study, directed research, or special topics coursework (e.g., IS 3900 ) may also count toward fulfillment of the minor requirements, subject to international studies academic adviser approval.