College of the Pacific

Russian Language Program

The Russian Area Studies major will provide an in-depth understanding of the Russian culture by completion of a number of required courses selected by the major's committee.

The curriculum requires a series of language courses to be taken at the beginning, intermediate and advanced levels, as well as the department capstone course.

In addition to the language courses, a certain number of courses taken outside of the Modern Languages and Literature Department are required. These additional courses will complement the intensive language courses and allow for an extensive understanding of the Russian culture. Each student who pursues this major is required to complete a minimum of 32 units from the courses in the following areas: language, literature, history and special topics (the latter can be taken under Independent Studies aegis). Students are also required to study abroad in Russia for a semester. Depending on which study abroad program is selected, the total number of units will be 44-46.

See Degree Program for additional information.

Russian Language Faculty

Elena Savelieva-Thompson, 1992, Russian Area Studies Instructor (RUSSIAN), B.A., St. Petersburg State University (Russia), 1969; M.A. St. Petersburg State University, 1971.
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