FRU_BA - Russian

About this Program

• College: Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Degree: Bachelor of Arts
• Credits for Degree: 120
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To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college, and major requirements.

The BA in Foreign Languages and Literatures (FLL) provides students with a comprehensive knowledge of a specific language (or languages) and advanced familiarity with the cultural practices and traditions associated with the language(s) of specialization. The major in FLL enhances critical thinking and communication skills, and provides students with a cross-cultural understanding of our contemporary world. The program allows students the flexibility to explore a single or dual language specialization as well as the opportunity to study culture through interdisciplinary fields of critical concentration, such as Comparative Cultural Studies, Film and Visual Culture, Intensive Area Studies, Literary Studies, and Medieval and Early Modern Studies. A major in FLL offers an excellent basis for a variety of careers, including graduate study in an area of foreign language and culture and/or in the humanities and social sciences, as well as careers in education, international development, diplomacy and government, national security, communications, law, journalism, arts and culture, publishing, and global business. Participation in UF study-abroad programs or a UF approved program is highly encouraged.

Foreign Languages and Literatures Options

Students can tailor their program of study to fit their personal and career goals, be it reading Tolstoy in the original or preparing for work in fields such as national security and international relations. Majors also receive priority placement in our Russian-language study abroad program currently located in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Completed alone or in combination with a second major, the Russian specialization of the Foreign Languages and Literatures major prepares students for a variety of careers in fields such as law, government, national security, international relations, business, education and for 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.

Students who intend to pursue the Russian specialization or a Russian minor should consult the undergraduate coordinator for Russian studies as soon as possible.

Requirements for the Major

The Russian specialization in Foreign Languages and Literatures consists of preparatory language study at the beginning and Intermediate levels and 33 credits of advanced language, literature, and culture study in the upper-division, at least 30 of which must be at the 3000/4000-level. Majors may take one 3 credit course at a lower level in Russian Literature and Culture in English with the approval of the undergraduate coordinator.

All coursework for the major must be completed with minimum grades of C.

Required Foundation Coursework

Total depends on placement in language courses

Required Major Coursework

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Although courses may appear in more than one group they may be counted toward only one group.

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Recommended for those planning to pursue careers requiring advanced level skills in Russian or graduate work in Russian Studies.

Overseas Study

Students are encouraged to consider the UF summer program in Russian language and culture currently located in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Research

Students with an upper-division GPA of 3.5 are encouraged to write a thesis for high or highest honors at graduation.