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 tracks (subplans) in Slavic Languages and Literatures by first meeting with the Director of Undergraduate Studies and discussing appropriate courses and options within the major; second, by submitting the Slavic major form to the Director of Undergraduate Studies. They administer this form through the DLCL undergraduate student services. The major tracks (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.

After declaring the major, students meet with the Director of Undergraduate Studies to discuss appropriate courses and options within the major and plan a course of study. The major is administered through the DLCL undergraduate student services office in Pigott Hall, Room 128.