2007-08 Undergraduate Catalog
Majors
Students who major in Russian graduate with solid working knowledge of the language and a thorough understanding of Russian culture and everyday life. Given a range of options for completing the 35-credit requirement, they can tailor their program of study to fit their personal and career goals -- be it reading Tolstoy in the original or tapping into one of the hottest emerging global markets. Majors also receive priority placement in our popular study-abroad programs in Moscow.
Completed alone or in combination with a second major, studying Russian prepares students for a variety of careers, including law, government, international relations, business, education and graduate programs in the humanities and social sciences. Beyond this, it equips students with analytical skills essential for performing effectively in today's multicultural world.
Small class sizes and an outstanding professional teaching staff ensure that students have every opportunity to learn and excel.
Note: New students with prior study in Russian should consult the undergraduate coordinator before start of the semester.
| Russian |
| College: Liberal Arts and Sciences |
| Degree: Bachelor of Arts |
| Hours for the Degree: 120 |
| Minor: Yes |
| Combined-Degree Program: Yes |
| Website: web.germslav.ufl.edu/undergraduate/ |
Students who major in Russian graduate with solid working knowledge of the language and a thorough understanding of Russian culture and everyday life. Given a range of options for completing the 35-credit requirement, they can tailor their program of study to fit their personal and career goals -- be it reading Tolstoy in the original or tapping into one of the hottest emerging global markets. Majors also receive priority placement in our popular study-abroad programs in Moscow.
Completed alone or in combination with a second major, studying Russian prepares students for a variety of careers, including law, government, international relations, business, education and graduate programs in the humanities and social sciences. Beyond this, it equips students with analytical skills essential for performing effectively in today's multicultural world.
Small class sizes and an outstanding professional teaching staff ensure that students have every opportunity to learn and excel.
Requirements for the Major
- A student majoring in Russian needs a minimum of 35 credit hours of Russian beyond the 1000 level with grades of C or better.
- Up to 15 3000-/4000-level credits can be transferred from another institution.
- Four credits can be earned in RUS 2220 (4-credit course); Nine additional credits must be earned in any combination of three 3000-/4000-level RUT courses.
- The remaining credits should be from 3000-/4000-level RUS/RUW courses.
- Students who, upon entering the program, place out of RUS 2220 and 3240 (without transfer credits) will be permitted to take up to 15 credits of RUT courses toward the major.
- No more than three credits can be earned in independent study (RUS 4905).
- Students who intend to major or minor in Russian must apply in writing to the CLAS advising office and should consult as soon as possible the undergraduate coordinator for Russian studies.
- Required foundation courses for the major and the minor include completion of the beginning Russian language (RUS 1130, 1131). Consult the undergraduate coordinator each semester.
Critical Tracking and Semester Plan
Semester 1:
- 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
Semester 2:
- Maintain 2.0 UF GPA
Semester 3:
- Complete RUS 1130 or higher-level Russian course work
Semester 4:
- Complete RUS 1131 or maintain higher-level Russian course work with 2.5 GPA on all critical-tracking course work
Semester 5:
- Complete either RUS 2220 or any 2000-level Russian course with 2.5 GPA on all critical-tracking course work
Note: New students with prior study in Russian should consult the undergraduate coordinator before start of the semester.
Suggested semester-by-semester plan
| Semester 1 | Credits |
| Composition (GE-C, WR) | 3 |
| Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
| Physical Science (GE-P) | 3 |
| RUS 1130 Introduction to Russian Language and Culture 1 | 5 |
| Science laboratory (GE-P or GE-B) | 1 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| Mathematics (GE-M) | 3 |
| RUT 3000 level or above (GE-H) | 3 |
| Biological Science (GE-B) | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) | 3 |
| RUS 1131 Introduction to Russian Language and Culture 2 | 5 |
| Total | 17 |
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| RUT 3000 level or above | 3 |
| RUS 2220 Intermediate Russian 1 | 4 |
| Mathematics (GE-M) | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) | 3 |
| Elective | 2 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| RUS 3400 Intermediate Russian 2 | 4 |
| RUT 3000 level or above | 3 |
| Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
| Physical Science (GE-P) | 3 |
| Total | 13 |
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| Two RUW or RUS 3000 level or above | 6 |
| Biological Science (GE-B) | 3 |
| Electives (3000 level or above, not in major) | 6 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| Two RUW or RUS 3000 level or above | 6 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) | 3 |
| Composition (GE-C, WR) | 3 |
| Elective (3000 level or above, not in major) | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| RUW or RUS, 3000 level or above | 3 |
| Electives (3000 level or above, not in major) | 9 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| RUW or RUS 3000 level or above | 3 |
| RUS 4905 Individual Work in Russian: Honors Thesis (optional, in place of elective) | 3 |
| Electives | 9 |
| Total | 15 |