Overview
Trinity’s Russian program includes three components: language courses at the beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels; literature courses in both Russian and English; and culture courses in both Russian and English, including cinema, folklore, history, and the arts in their historical context.
Fast Facts
- Students generally enter the program with no knowledge of Russian, but leave with the ability to read, summarize, and discuss both literary texts and articles from the Russian press.
- Study abroad in Russia.
- Participate in the Russian Club.
- Earn honors in Modern Languages and Literatures by writing an honors thesis.
What You'll Study
An in-depth look at Russian language, culture, and literature
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Program Curriculum
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Refer to the Courses of Study Bulletin for full program requirements.
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Courses of Study Bulletin
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Candidates for a baccalaureate degree must fulfill the requirements for a major as listed in the courses of study bulletin. The courses of study bulletin is the official source of information regarding degree requirements, academic policies, and academic majors and minors at Trinity University.
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Pathways Curriculum
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Students must complete the Pathways Curriculum in order to receive a baccalaureate degree. The Pathways Curriculum has six curricular requirements, and three optional elements that provide the foundation in the liberal arts and sciences for all the bachelor's degrees awarded by Trinity University. Through these requirements, students acquire the necessary skills and disciplinary perspectives to navigate complex questions at Trinity and in their post-graduate lives.
Language
Students study language and composition at the beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels.
Culture and History
Study all aspects of Russian history, culture, and the arts.
Literature
Literature courses use both Russian and English texts, including Russian classics from the eighteenth century through the 2010s.
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For more information and a description of each class please visit the COSB website.
Comparative Literature (Minor)
International Studies (B.A.)
International Studies (Minor)
Political Science (Minor)
Political Science (B.A.)
International Business (B.S.)
History (B.A.)
History (Minor)
Faculty
Connecting students to global Russian communities
Faculty don’t just bring Russian culture to the classroom—they connect students to real Russian communities around the world, providing opportunities for study abroad in the Russian Federation and study in domestic language immersion programs.
Student Opportunities
Life beyond the language.
Students can apply for the honors program within the Department of Modern Languages & Literatures.
Qualified Russian majors can conduct their own research during their final two or three semesters at Trinity, write an honors thesis in Russian...
Students frequently study abroad for a summer or a semester in the Russian Federation.
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Anyone interested in Russian culture can join the Russian Club. Activities include film showings, lectures, and social events.
When You Graduate
Prepared for a competitive global environment
Armed with an extensive knowledge of Russian language and the opportunities to study abroad, students are well-prepared to go on to graduate studies, launch careers in Russian marketplaces, or work for the government or NGOs.
Careers
Graduates of the program have successfully moved on to a variety of pursuits, including graduate studies, government service, further language study, law school, or employment with American firms in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union.
Graduate Schools or Programs:
- Fordham University Law School
- George Bush School of Public Policy at Texas A&M
- University of Texas LBJ
- UTSA
Career Areas:
- Government
- International business
- Military
Notable Companies who have Hired Trinity Graduates:
- US State Department
- United States Foreign Service
- US Military
- US Peace Corps
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