University of Alaska Fairbanks

1996-1997 catalog

Degrees and Programs


Russian Studies

Interdisciplinary

Degree: B.A.

Minimum Requirements for Degree: 130 credits

Undergraduate Degree Requirements

Russian Studies B.A. Degree

  1. Complete general university requirements and B.A. degree requirements.
  2. Complete the following program (major) requirements:
    Russian Studies core courses: (24 credits)
    Approved Anthropology Elective (3)
    GEOG 306 Geography of Russia (3)
    HIST 464 Modern Russia (3)
    RUSS 301 Advanced Russian* (3)
    RUSS 302 Advanced Russian* (3)
    RUSS 431 Studies in Russian Culture (3)
    RUSS 432 Studies of Literature in Russian (3)
    RUSS 487 Translation (3)
    Complete at least 12 credits from the following courses or alternatives as approved by the program advisor:
    BA 460 International Business (3)
    BA 461 International Finance (3)
    ECON 463 International Economics (3)
    GEOG 405 Political Geography (3)
    HIST 315 Europe 1900-1945 (3)
    PHIL 471 Contemporary Philosophical Prob. (3)
    PS 202 Comparative Politics: Contemporary Doctrines and Structures (3)
    PS 311 Government and Politics of Russia and the Periphery Europe (3)
    PS 321 International Politics (3)
    PS 322 International Law and Organization (3)
  3. Minimum credits required 130

*Students must complete two years of Russian language study (RUSS 101-102-201-202) or equivalent as a prerequisite for RUSS 301-302.

MINOR in Russian Studies:

A minor in Russian studies requires 15 credits taken from the Russian Studies core courses and approved by the program advisor.