Requirements for Major
The major in Russian Area Studies was established to give the Wittenberg student the opportunity to study the complicated fabric of Russian society by means of an interdisciplinary approach.
In addition to the required courses each major and minor is required to attend Russian Studies Colloquia at least once each term.
Course selections
Thirty-six semester hours required, distributed in the following manner:
Russian Language
Eight semester hours in language above Russian 112 or the equivalent. These courses may be chosen from the following:
At least one course must be at the 300 level or above
Four semester hours in Russian literature in translation chosen from the following:
Eight semester hours in history chosen from the following:
Twelve semester hours in the social sciences, chosen from at least three different departments, from the following:
Elective
Four semester hours chosen from among the courses in the Russian Area Studies Program, including advanced language. Elective must be at the 300 level or above. This elective allows the student to pursue a special emphasis.
Twenty-two semester hours distributed in the following manner:
Language
Ten semester hours from the following or the equivalent:
Humanities
Four semester hours from the following:
Social Sciences
Four semester hours from the following:
Elective
Four semester hours chosen from language, humanities, or social sciences.
Departmental Honors in Russian Area Studies
The student seeking departmental honors must complete an Honors Thesis. The Senior Honors Thesis would involve significant interdisciplinary research in Russian Area Studies, and would fulfill four credits towards the Russian Area Studies major. The formal academic criteria for enrolling into a program will be prior attainment of the overall GPA of 3.5. The proposal submitted by the student should be approved by the departmental faculty. A committee of three members will be designated to supervise the project.
Languages Across the Curriculum
The Russian Area Studies Program heartily encourages the concept of "languages across the discipline." The student with sufficient language background may do a portion of the course work in the Russian language. This allows the student not only to practice the language but also to apply it to an area of interest. Prior approval of a text will be given by the language instructor to insure the appropriate level for the student. Participation is voluntary, but highly recommended.