Russian, Minor

The Russian minor focuses on two specific outcomes: developing students’ linguistic proficiency and broadening their insights into Russian culture so that students may engage in meaningful interactions with Russian speakers throughout the world. The communication skills and transcultural awareness that students develop throughout the course of the minor are designed to prepare them for a wide range of opportunities and experiences, both in and beyond the classroom.

Complete all courses listed below unless otherwise indicated. Also complete any corequisite labs, recitations, clinicals, or tools courses where specified.

Students will be required to take a total of five classes. These classes may include courses and language classes at or above the intermediate level in Dialogues of Civilization at Northeastern University. A maximum of two courses of transfer credits, including transferable courses taken abroad, may count toward the five classes in the minor.

Required Culture Course

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
CLTR 1120	Introduction to Languages, Literature, and Culture	4
or RSSN 3101	Advanced Russian 1
or RSSN 3102	Advanced Russian 2

Required Language Courses

Students may replace one or both of the following courses with electives if they successfully complete the language exam in the World Languages Center. See the electives list for options.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
RSSN 2101	Intermediate Russian 1	4
RSSN 2102	Intermediate Russian 2	4

Electives

Please consult with the coordinator of the Russian minor for specific course availability.  Complete two or more of the following to reach five total courses for the minor:

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
CLTR 4944	Cultural Engagement Abroad
HIST 1286	History of the Soviet Union
HIST 1390	History of Espionage 2: Cold War Spies
INTL 3455	Russian Foreign Policy
or POLS 3455	Russian Foreign Policy
RSSN 3101	Advanced Russian 1
RSSN 3102	Advanced Russian 2
RSSN 4992	Directed Study

GPA Requirement

2.000 GPA required in the minor