Russian - Grinnell College

Russian from Grinnell College is a Campus Bachelor European Studies degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. The student of Russian first develops a basic competence in the language as a means of communication- reading, speaking, aural comprehension, and writing. This competence is then applied to Russian literature , Russia's human past and present. The study of the language and its embodiment in literature and culture can, therefore, serve students whose specializations are in any academic discipline, enhancing their capabilities for research and their appreciation of aesthetic and cultural diversity. Russian majors are encouraged to broaden and deepen their understanding of the Russian experience by exploring other disciplines- history, philosophy, the social sciences, and the languages and literatures of other national heritages. With this background, they may seek careers in teaching and scholarship, government, library science and informational services, and international trade. In addition, study in mathematics and the natural sciences in conjunction with a Russian major can open doors to many other careers. Language is, of course, a social phenomenon. For this reason, many students of Russian become involved in the lively extracurricular program: Russian House; Russian-language dinners, parties, films, visits; and lectures by Russian and American specialists. A native Russian language assistant is in residence in Russian House to make spoken Russian a daily reality. To encourage further mastery of the language , the College is affiliated with programs of study in Russia: in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Vladimir, and Krasnodar. View more details on Grinnell College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related European Studies courses.