Your Russian major will move you to acquire proficiency in the use of the Russian language, an understanding of the culture and literature of Russia, and the ability to discuss complex literary and cultural expressions at a sophisticated level—producing, demonstrating and defending definable arguments and critical thinking.

Since language is crucial to the understanding of history and culture, your core courses will impart a grammatical, syntactical and cultural proficiency enabling you to adapt to an increasingly diverse world. In addition, you can enroll in courses such as:

Russian Grammar and Stylistics
Advanced Literary Analysis
Russian Poetry
Russian Intellectual Tradition
Russian Literature in Translation

As a Russian major, you will receive a broad education making you an attractive candidate for a wide range of career opportunities. When combined with interest areas, you will be equipped for pursuing a career in areas such as government services, business, the travel industry, journalism, law or health care. Here are examples of recent graduates' employment:

Account Executive / 93.7 THE TICKET
Chocolate Maker / CULTIVA ESPRESSO
Community Health Extensionist / PEACE CORPS
Congressional Intern / CONGRESSMAN BRAD ASHFORD
Financial Services Officer / SACS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Government Relations Intern / AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEMATOLOGY
Intelligence Analyst / BAE SYSTEMS/R2G
Intern / MADISON 56'ERS
Logistics Officer / UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Network Engineer / SOFTBANK