Russian and Soviet Studies

Russian and Soviet Studies is an interdisciplinary program that provides a broad range of courses in the history, language, literature, and social and political life of Russia (before, during, and after the Soviet period). It is designed for students who do not wish to restrict their Russian studies to literature.

The Minor

The minor consists of seven courses, at least four of which must be upper-division. In addition, there must be at least one course each from two of the three following areas: literature, history, and social science. No more than three of the seven courses may be language courses. Knowledge of the language is not a requirement for the minor, but it is strongly recommended.

The Major

The major requires a study of Russian language. It consists of LTRU 1A-B-C (First-Year Russian), LTRU 2A-B-C (Second-Year Russian), or their equivalent, and a minimum of twelve upper-division courses. All students are required to take LTRU 101A-B-C (Advanced Russian) or LTRU 104A-B-C (Advanced Practicum in Russian), HIEU 134 (History of Russia, Ninth Century to 1855), HIEU 156 (History of Russia, 1855 to the Present), and LTRU 110A-B-C (Survey of Russian Literature in Translation). In addition, students will take four electives, of which at least two must be from the social sciences (sociology or political science).

Students in the major are encouraged to participate in the Education Abroad Program (EAP) in Russia and to investigate other options for foreign study through the Opportunities Abroad Program (OAP). By petition, credits earned through EAP/OAP can fulfill UCSD degree and major requirements. Please visit the Web site at http://orpheus.ucsd.edu/icenter/pao for further details.

Courses

Literature

LTRU 1A-B-C First-year Russian (4-4-4)

LTRU 2A-B-C Second-year Russian (4-4-4)

LTRU 101A-B-C Advanced Russian (4-4-4)

LTRU 104A-B-C Advanced Practicum in Russian (4-4-4)

LTRU 110A-B-C Survey of Russian and Soviet Literature in Translation (4-4-4)

110A 1800–1860
110B 1860–1917
110C 1917–present

LTRU 123 Single Author in Russian Literature (4)

LTRU 128 Single Author in Soviet Literature (4)

LTRU 129 Twentieth-Century Russian or Soviet Literature in Translation (4)

LTRU 130 Genres in Russian Literature (4)

LTRU 131 Russian Short Fiction (4)

LTRU 132 Russian Poetry (4)

LTRU 150 Russian Culture: The Modern Period (4)

LTRU 198 Directed Group Study (4)

LTRU 199 Special Studies (2 or 4)

History

HIEU 134 Russia: Ninth Century to 1855 (4)

HIEU 156 Russia: 1855 to the Present (4)

HIEU 157 Early Soviet Social History (4)

HIEU 178 Special Topics in Modern Russian History (4)

Sociology

Soc/D 188E Soviet Society

Political Science

POLI 130AA Soviet Politics and After

POLI 130B The Soviet State and Society