Bachelor of Arts - Russian
Program Description
Students in the bachelor's program in Russian study the language, literature and culture of Russia. They gain a respectable measure of reading, writing and oral/aural skills in the Russian language, engaging in Russian literature, history, art, religion, government, international business, linguistics, and literary and cultural theory. The Russian language program also cooperates with other related units within the university (e.g., the Melikian Center for Russian, Eurasian and East European Studies) to offer a Russian and East European studies certificate. Students may also take summer intensive courses in Macedonian, Albanian, Armenian, Serbo-Croatian, Tatar and Polish through the Critical Language Institute at ASU. A study-abroad program is offered in Macedonia, and advanced Russian language students may study in Moscow and St. Petersburg, Russia during the summer.
Career Opportunities
Graduates have a variety of career opportunities. At present these graduates have an enviable record of postgraduate placement in the job market. Many work for firms that deal with international trade or for U.S. companies that have branches in Russia, and many find positions within government service or in teaching. A few pursue graduate work in Russian studies, eventually teaching the language and/or culture in universities or colleges.
Contact Information
Please contact a School of International Letters and Cultures academic advisor for more information about the major, catalog year determination and general advising questions.