The Russian Major at PSU
At Portland State University you may minor or major in Russian. To complete a minor, you will complete 24 credits of upper division courses (where 20 credits of those credits are courses taught in Russian). To complete a major, you will complete 52 credits of upper-division classes (where at least 40 of those credits are classes taught in Russian). Both minors and majors are required to take one course in linguistics.
Following a typical Russian major after Rus 203, you might take:
RUS 301, 302, 303 “Third-Year Russian” (4, 4, 4). In this class you review problem areas of grammar while using high-frequency vocabulary to practice Advanced language tasks such as narration and description.
RUS 325 “Phonetics and Phonology” (4). In this class you study the sound system of Russian and learn to anticipate and understand predictable variations in speech. Fulfills the linguistics requirement for the major and minor.
RUS 341, 342 “Introduction to Russian Literature” (4, 4). In these courses, conducted in Russian, you will read short stories as a way to become familiar with Russian culture and for practicing Advanced language tasks such as narration and description.
Students who complete the 300-level of the Russian program with strong Intermediate-Mid/High language skills are eligible for admission to the RFP Advanced Track.
RUS 411, 412, 413 “Advanced Russian” (4, 4, 4). In this class you will expand your vocabulary and abilities to talk about non-literary topics of public interest, such as education, politics, and ecology.
2 advanced content courses from Rus 420, 421, 427 or 433 (4, 4). Conducted in Russian, these courses cover a variety of content related to Russian culture, including history, film, and literature.
2 Russian-related courses conducted in English (4, 4). You can pick elective courses from the Departments of Geography, History, International Studies or World Languages and Literatures.
The fine print...
- Courses taken on approved Education Abroad programs can count toward your major.
- You can take Rus 325, 341, and 342 simultaneously with Rus 301-303. This allows you to complete a Russian minor in the course of one academic year.
- Consult with your Russian major advisor or the Flagship Director about possible course substitutions.
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