Russian Studies - Macalester College

Russian Studies from Macalester College is a Campus Bachelor European Studies degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. The Russian Studies program offers students an opportunity to learn one of the world's most widely spoken languages, and to access and understand Russia, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia through coursework in language, literature, culture, history, and area studies. Russia and the other members of the former Soviet Union are resurgent economic, political, and military powers with an influence felt around the world. They have a remarkable history and a culture that is as rich in experimentation and innovation as it is in tradition. The twentieth century brought not only revolution and turmoil, but also dazzling experimentation with form, content, and new ways of thinking. Yet a closer look at Russia's history reveals centuries of such innovation, which continues to the present day. This region has produced some of the most enduring and beautiful works of music, literature, art, and cinema. Our program provides pathways into discovering this region, its people, and its works. Many of the authors we teach?such as Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, Chekhov, and Nabokov?produced classics of world literature that have broadened the definition of their genres. The readings are in translation in the majority of our courses, and all students are welcome. Many of our courses are cross-listed with English, History, International Studies , and the Humanities and Media and Cultural Studies departments. The Russian Studies major allows students to become proficient in conversational and written Russian , to immerse themselves in Russian literature and culture, and to develop a comprehensive understanding of historical and political contexts. The major is flexible to accommodate the complexity of the subject and our students' diverse interests. Students can weight their major toward area studies or the humanities, and still be able to take complementary courses in such fields as history, geography, political science, and economics. Our majors graduate with practical skills (e.g., writing, public speaking, research) and valuable critical, analytical, and creative thinking skills. Students typically major in Russian in preparation for careers in law, journalism, business, foreign service, marketing, public health, scientific research, ecology, translation, teaching, and graduate work in the humanities or social sciences. Russia and the other members of the Commonwealth of Independent States are dynamic and complex nations with rapidly growing economies, and as this region continues to develop, it offers ever greater career opportunities for graduates with knowledge of Russian. View more details on Macalester College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related European Studies courses.