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Academic Program

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Faculty

Professors Graybill (Director),ÌýHelfant
Associate Professor Erley
Senior LecturerÌýDomashenko

Russian and Eurasian Studies (REST) is a multi- and interdisciplinary program that aims to give students an understanding of the history, politics, literature, environment, and culture of Russian, East European and Eurasian places, along with proficiency in the Russian language. Students in this program benefit from the expertise of instructors in diverse fields, including literary and cultural studies, art history, anthropology, history, geography, Jewish studies, environmental studies, and political science. Prospective majors, and those with an interest in Russian language, should begin Ìýas soon as possible. The major requires a minimum of two years of language. Students who continue into advanced Russian are encouraged to spend a semester studyingÌýRussian abroad on one of ¸Ô±¾ÊÓƵ's approved programs. Courses throughout the curriculum are interdisciplinary and culminate in a senior seminar in which majors pursue advanced research in a collaborative environment. Many of our students choose to combine Russian and Eurasian studies with a wide range of second majors or minors. Recent graduates have found work in government, journalism, law, NGOs, education, finance, and many other fields; some have gone to the Peace Corps, and a significant number have pursued graduate study.

Language Placement

Students with two or more years of high school Russian, and students who have taken an introductory level summer session course at another university, will normally matriculate into Ìýor . Students with such previous Russian study, transfer students with coursework in Russian, and students from Russian-speaking families (heritage speakers) should consult with faculty for advice on placement.

Awards

The Robert L. Murray Award in Russian and Eurasian Studies — awarded by the program for excellence and originality in Russian and Eurasian studies at ¸Ô±¾ÊÓƵ.

The Albert Parry Prize — awarded by the program for contributions to the Russian and Eurasian studies community.

The Richard Sylvester Award for First-Year Students — awarded by the department to a first-year student who has demonstrated superior progress and promise in Russian and Eurasian studies.

Honors and High Honors

Students interested in pursuing honors in a major can find the additional requirements on the relevant major page. Use the links below in the Majors and Minor section to navigate.

Study Abroad

The Russian and Eurasian studies faculty and Off-Campus Study/International Programs have collaborated to identify a small number of approved programs for students with at least two years of college Russian who wish to spend a semester abroad studying Russian. Two course credits toward the major or minor can be earned through study in Russia. Consult with the Russian and Eurasian studies faculty for further details.

Courses

The courses listed below are offered by the REST program. As an interdisciplinary program, select courses from other departments/programs may also count toward the REST major and minor requirements.ÌýUse the major/minor links below to find otherÌýcourses that count toward these requirements.Ìý

Majors and Minors

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Courses