The Russian Studies concentration is designed to provide students with a basic knowledge and understanding of Russian affairs, past and present. This interdisciplinary major, composed of courses offered by four departments in the College of Liberal Arts, examines the language, history, politics, economics, and culture of Russia from the tenth century to the present.
The Russian Studies major may enhance career opportunities in business, education, library science, and various public or private agencies concerned with relations between the United States and Russia (e.g. branches of the government, such as the State Department, the US Department of Agriculture, the US Department of Commerce, and the military, or parts of the private sector, such as banking, tourism, journalism, and communications technology). The Russian Studies major also provides a background for undertaking graduate work at other universities in Russian economics, history, language and literature, and political science or in international studies.
The Russian Studies concentration is available to all students. Those wishing to complete a Liberal Studies degree with a Russian Studies concentration must submit a plan of study to the director of Liberal Studies. Students are encouraged to participate in one of the study abroad programs in Russia offered by the Office of International Programs. In addition, the Russian Studies concentration can serve as an important component of OSU.s International degree.
Lower Division: Core Courses - 21 credits
RUS 211, 212, 213 Second Year Russian (12 credits)
RUS 231, 232, 233 Introduction to Russian Culture (9 credits)
Upper Division: Required & Electives - 27 credits:
Choose required upper division courses & elective courses from the following:
Required Courses
3 courses from at least 2 of the 4 participating departments (Economics, Foreign Languages & Literatures, History, Political Science). Since the Economics and Political Science courses are 4 hour courses and the Russian and History courses are 3 hour ones, the total number of credits earned by taking required upper division courses will vary. Total credits: 18-24
For example, if one takes 3 courses in Foreign Languages & Literatures and 3 courses in History, the total number of credits earned for upper division required courses will be 18. That means that one will need to take an additional 9 credits of elective courses (which may be chosen from any of the participating departments). Another example: if one takes 3 courses in Political Science, 2 courses in History and 1 course in Foreign Languages & Literatures, the total number of credits erned for upper division required courses will be 21. That means one will need to take an additional 6 credits of elective courses.
Elective Courses
1-3 courses (depending on the total number of credits earned in required upper division courses -- see the above examples) chosen from any of the participating departments. Total credits: 3-9
WIC course:
Students may fulfill the WIC course requirement by taking an appropriate WIC course in one of the participating departments (Economics, Foreign Languages & Literatures, History, Political Science). For example, when the topic of one of the following courses has to do with Russian affairs, any one of them may be selected: HST 407, PS 449, PS 459, PS 469. Another option is LS 428 (not offered on a regular basis). Students should consult with their advisor when choosing an appropriate WIC course.
For more information, contact:
Laurie Wyant
Russian Studies
Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures
Kidder 34
Corvallis, OR 97331-4603
Telephone: (541) 737-2146
Email: laurie.wyant@oregonstate.edu
or
College of Liberal Arts Student Services Office
liberalarts@oregonstate.edu
541-737-0561
213 Gilkey Hall
