SLAV-BA - Slavic Languages and Literatures (BA)

The undergraduate program in Slavic Languages and Literatures aims to introduce students to various perspectives on the language, history, culture, literature, and philosophical thought of Slavic and East European people and other nations of the former Russian empire and Soviet Union. The program offers three tracks. Courses in the Slavic Studies track focus on studying the region’s language, literature, culture, and history. Students focusing on a language and literature other than Russian should consult the DUS about appropriate modifications to the core curriculum. The Russian Languages and Literatures track guides students through a comprehensive interdisciplinary study of Russian literatures and cultures in their historic development. The Russian and Philosophy track provides students with a background in the Russian language and literary tradition, emphasizing philosophical thought.

Students declare the major track, or subplan, in Slavic Languages and Literatures by meeting with the Director of Undergraduate Studies to discuss appropriate courses and options within the major, and having them sign off on the worksheet. Once approved, the student should email this form to the DLCL undergraduate Student Services Officer. Once the worksheet has been filed, the student may formally declare the major in Axess. 

Note: The major subplans appear on the transcript but not the diploma, which displays the major Slavic Languages and Literatures. The major option in Russian and Philosophy is not declared on Axess and does not appear on the transcript or the diploma.