Slavic Languages and Literatures (BA)

专业详情

The mission of the undergraduate program in Slavic Language and Literatures is to expose students to a variety of perspectives on Slavic, especially Russian language, history, culture, literature, and philosophical thought. The program offers three tracks. Courses in the Russian Language and Literature track focus on the linguistic and philological study of literature, as well as the history of Russian literature. The Russian Studies track guides students through a comprehensive interdisciplinary study of Russian literature and culture in historic context. The Russian and Philosophy track provides students with a background in the Russian language and literary tradition with emphasis on philosophical thought.

Declaring the Major

Students declare the Slavic Languages and Literatures major and the major tracks (subplans) in Russian Language and Literature or Russian Studies in Axess. The major tracks (subplans) appear on the transcript, but not on the diploma, which displays the major Slavic Languages and Literatures. The major option in Russian and Philosophy is not declared on Axess and does not appear on the transcript or the diploma.

After declaring the major, students meet with the Chair of Undergraduate Studies to discuss appropriate courses and options within the major, and plan a course of study. The major is administered through the DLCL undergraduate student services office in Pigott Hall, Room 128.