Russian Studies

College of Liberal Arts
Interdisciplinary Program
www.uaf.edu/language/

B.A. Degree

Minimum Requirements for Degree: 120 credits
Students majoring in Russian studies are encouraged to spend one or two semesters on an exchange program in Russia.

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Major—B.A. Degree

1. Complete the general university requirements.
2. Complete the B.A. degree requirements.
3. Complete the following Russian studies core requirements:*
   
   RUSS 201—Intermediate Russian I 4 credits
   
   RUSS 202—Intermediate Russian II 4 credits
   
   RUSS 301W,O—Advanced Russian 3 credits
   
   RUSS 302W,O—Advanced Russian 3 credits
   
   RUSS 431—Studies in Russian Culture 3 credits
   
   RUSS 432—Studies of Russian Literature 3 credits
   
   RUSS 482—Selected Topics in Russian Literature 3 credits
   
4. Complete 9 credits from the following Russian Studies electives:*
   
   ANTH 302—Ethnography of Siberia 3 credits
   
   BA 460O—International Business 3 credits
   
   ECON 463W—International Economics 3 credits
   
   GEOG 306—Geography of Russia 3 credits
   
   HIST 315—Europe: 1900-1945 3 credits
   
   HIST 460—Russian America 3 credits
   
   HIST 464—History of Russia 3 credits
   
   PS 468W—Government and Politics of Russia 3 credits
   
5. Minimum credits required 120

* Student must earn a C grade or better in each course.
Note: BA 460 and ECON 463 are recommended for students who are planning to minor in business administration. Please contact the business administration department for prerequisites.

Minor

1. Complete 15 credits from the Russian studies core or an advisor-approved combination from the Russian studies core and Russian studies electives.
2. Minimum credits required 15