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Russian
2nd Major Only, and Minor
The study of Russian involves learning the
language itself, through written, verbal, and audio-visual learning
experiences. Students are then able to focus on the study of Russian
culture and history through the study of various literary texts. Russian
is a particularly interesting field of study because there are so many
prominent and fascinating authors such as Chekov, Pushkin, Tolstoy,
and many others, which gain meaning and interest when read in their
original languages.
Highlights of the Hopkins Program
The Goucher College/Johns Hopkins University Russian Program is a cooperative
exchange which offers Hopkins students an opportunity to minor in Russian
(18 credits) or to double-major (30 credits). Four semesters of intense
language instruction, based on the communicative approach, are followed
by a wide range of literature, culture, and translation courses designed
to accommodate both non-native speakers and heritage learners. With
its dedicated faculty, small classes, a flexible curriculum designed
to accommodate both beginning and advanced students, wide-ranging cultural
activities, and study-abroad opportunities; the Russian Program is
strategically poised to enable learners of Russian to prepare themselves
to meet the exciting global challenges of the new millennium.
Departmental Homepage
Direct access to the department’s undergraduate information and
their own description of their programs.
http://www.jhu.edu/ltc/russian.htm
Scheduling
Sample First Semester Schedule
- Appropriate level of Russian
- Consider a history or politics course that emphasizes Russian culture
or issues
- Elective N, Q or E course
- Elective H or S course
- Total 12-16 credits
Major and Minor Checklists
A checklist which can be used for exploring the requirements of a potential
major or minor and monitoring your own degree progress.
Major: http://www.jhu.edu/~advising/images/checklists_pdf/RussianMajor.doc
Minor: http://www.jhu.edu/~advising/images/checklists_pdf/RussianMinor.doc
Career Exploration
Skill Set
The “real world” skills you’ll develop with a major
in Russian:
- Understanding cultural diversity
- Analyzing and translating content
- Adapting to other cultures
- Comparing translations and interpretations
- Reporting and editing information
Career Center
What have alumni done with their major in Russian?
http://www.jhu.edu/~careers/explore/majors/languages.html
More information about career possibilities with a major in Russian:
http://www.jhu.edu/~careers/explore/sheets/foreign.pdf
Looking for information about majors, careers,
and finding jobs and internships? Visit the Career Center’s website:
http://www.jhu.edu/~careers/
Last modified: September 4, 2008 |
