College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Modern and Classical Language Studies
www.kent.edu/mcls

Contact Information

• Program Coordinator: Joanna Trzeciak | jtrzecia@kent.edu
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Fully Offered

• Delivery:
  • In person
• Location:
  • Kent Campus

Description

The Russian minor offers a solid grounding in both spoken and written Russian, in addition to a broad-based understanding of Russian literature and culture. By cultivating linguistic proficiency and cultural literacy, as well as a greater appreciation for the diverse cultures within the Russian-speaking world, this minor prepares students to visit Russia and to interact in informal and professional settings with native speakers.

Admission Requirements

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Read a variety of texts written for native speakers of Russian and not edited or adapted for non-native speakers.
2. Compose routine social correspondence and descriptions of a factual nature in Russian.
3. Demonstrate a historical knowledge of Russian history and culture and understand the diverse nature of culture throughout the ages.
4. Discuss cultural differences, distinguishing between fact, opinion and stereotype.
5. Communicate effectively and sensitively to diverse ethic and cultural groups.
6. View concepts, issues, events and themes from the perspectives of diverse ethnic and cultural groups.
7. Maintain an ongoing assessment of their own cultural values and behaviors.

Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

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Prerequisites may be satisfied with demonstrated language proficiency.

Graduation Requirements

• Students must complete at least two upper-division (30000 or 40000 level) courses in the minor at Kent State on a graded basis (A-F).

• Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
• Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
• Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at Kent State (in residence).

Program Note

• Some courses in the Department of Modern and Classical Language Studies are offered on a rotating basis, and course availability may change at any time. Visit the department's website for course offering projections and advising with course planning.