Slavic Studies

Russian has recently been classified as a "critical need language" by the U.S. State Department, resulting in the commitment of millions of dollars to fund summer programs and scholarships for students studying the language. As Russia continues to reassert its role as a leader in international politics, and as the countries of the former Soviet Bloc continue to forge new alliances and develop stronger market economies, there has never been a better or more interesting time to study the region.

Students taking courses in Slavic Studies have the opportunity to study not only the Russian language, but also contemporary issues in Russian culture and society, as well as comparative Slavic literatures, film, art history, gender studies, theater, history, environmental government, and linguistics.

The Department is active in organizing opportunities for students to use their Russian outside of the classroom, including trips to see Russian theater and opera performances in neighboring cities, lectures by visiting faculty and alumni, rehearsals of the Slavic Chorus, and the Russian language table in Knowlton Dining Hall.

Recent Slavic Studies graduates have used their language skills to gain employment abroad in such fields as law, journalism, education, translation, and environmental activism, as well as to get into the graduate programs of their choice.

Last Modified: Tuesday, October 30, 2007 11:10