Russian (BA)

Russian

Bachelor of Arts

Coursework Location(s)

Main/Tucson

Areas of Interest

• Arts & Media
• Business, Economics & Entrepreneurship
• Communication, Journalism & Public Relations
• Culture & Language
• Education & Human Development
• English & Literature
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Law, Policy & Social Justice
• Philosophy & Religious Studies
• Psychology & Human Behavior
• Social & Behavioral Sciences

Overview

Learn the Russian language while gaining a deep understanding of Russian culture through the study of literature, film and more. Students wishing to earn their Bachelor of Arts in Russian can follow one of two tracks. The Culture Focused emphasis helps students become well versed not only in the Russian language but also in heritage. Undergraduates will complete a series of language courses and choose from a robust list of electives covering topics such as food, folklore and the cultural impact of historical events, all in taught English. Each summer, the Department of Russian and Slavic Studies also offers Russian majors opportunities to study abroad in Moscow or Kazakhstan with a focus on language and cultural immersion. Graduates go on to fill government, business and nonprofit roles.

Program Details

Sample Courses

• RSSS 305: Russian and American Foodways
• RSSS 310: Soviet and East European Science Fiction
• RSSS 328: Women in Russian Literature and Culture

Career Fields

• Translation and interpretation
• Education
• Communications
• Government
• Politics
• Nonprofit