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Major in Russian Language and Literature
The program consists of 24 total hours of course work in the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures as specified:
- RUSS 3010, Third-Year Russian
- RUSS 3020, Third-Year Russian
- RUTR 3350, Nineteenth-Century Russian Literature
- RUTR 3360, Twentieth-Century Russian Literature
- 12 hours of course work at the 2000 level or above planned in consultation with the DUP.
Requirements
- Major GPA of C, with no grade below C-
- A grade of C or above in all language courses
Major in Russian and East European Studies
This program is interdisciplinary and consists of 30 total hours of course work as specified:
- RUSS 3010 and RUSS 3020, Third-Year Russian or POL 1210 and POL 1220, Introduction to Polish Language in addition to Russian through RUSS 2020
- RUTR 2460, Civilization and Culture of Russia
- 3 hours in Russian Politics
- HIEU 2152, History of the Russian Empire 1700-1917 or HIEU 2162, History of Russia Since 1917
- RUTR 3350, Nineteenth-Century Russian Literature or RUTR 3360, Twentieth-Century Russian Literature
- 3 hours in Russian or East European folklore
- 9 hours ONLY-3 of which may be in the department. Consultation with DUP is required.
Requirements
- Major GPA of C, with no grade below C-
- A grade of C or above in all language courses
How To Declare a Major
- Contact Mark Elson, Director of Undergraduate Programs (DUP), for an advising appointment.
Submit your major declaration using the Declare a Major or Minor form on the College website. Instructions for logging in and accessing the form can be found at the above link. Be sure to select the correct major so that we receive your declaration.
Once you have submitted your declaration, you can expect an email response from us in 5 business days during the Fall/Spring semester and within 10 business days at any other time.
Having trouble using the form? Email CollegeForms@virginia.edu with as much information as possible about your specific problem.
Haven’t heard back from us? Thank you for your patience! If your declaration is still in progress but you haven’t received an email from us in the time windows mentioned above, feel free to email Prof. Mark Elson @ mje@virginia.edu, including your full name, computing ID, and the major/minor you are trying to declare.
How To Make Corrections to SIS Prior to Graduation
- Send an email to Mark Elson, Director of Undergraduate Programs (DUP), clearly identify any degree requirement(s) that remain unmet. The email must specify the course(s) the student is requesting to apply toward satisfying the outstanding requirement(s). If the request is approved, Professor Elson will notify Slavic Administration, who will then update the student's academic requirements in SIS accordingly.