Russian and Soviet Studies
OFFICE: 3008
Humanities and Social Sciences Building, Muir College
http://historyweb.ucsd.edu//RussianSovietStud.html
Faculty
Steven Cassedy, Ph.D., Professor in Literature
Frantisek Deak, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus in Theatre and Dance
Robert Edelman, Ph.D., Professor in History
Amelia Glaser, Ph.D., Assistant Professor in Literature
Timothy McDaniel, Ph.D., Professor in Sociology
Philip Roeder, Ph.D., Professor in Political Science
Rebecca Wells, Lecturer in Literature
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 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://historyweb.ucsd.edu//RussianSovietStud.html 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 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 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
Course offerings vary by quarter.
Political Science
POLI 130AA. Soviet Politics and After (4)
POLI 130B. The Soviet State and Society (4)
POLI 130AC. Seminar: Post-Soviet Politics (4)