Russian and East European Studies: Russian Language, Literature and Culture, Minor

The Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures offers programs in Russian and, with the support of the Penn Language Center, courses in the Czech and Polish languages. The department also offers a series of courses for students who have spoken Russian at home and wish to gain literacy and/or improve their language skills or to pursue the study of Russian literature and culture in Russian. Students of Russian at Penn are invited to reside in the Russian House (which brings together students interested in daily use of the language) and encouraged to spend a semester of study abroad.

Minor Requirements
Pre-Requisite
Russian IV (or literacy courses for Russian speakers or Equivalents)
Language Requirement
Select two of the following courses taught in Russian:2
Russian Society Today
Russia Society Today II
4000-Level course taught in Russian
Russian Courses
Select 2 courses 2
Russian Related Courses
Select 2 Russian Related courses (History, Politics, Economics, etc.)2
Total Course Units6

The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2023 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.