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

About This Program

The Russian Studies minor offers students the opportunity to study the language and culture of Russia.

Contact Information

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

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

The Russian Studies minor is not accepting students at this time.

Admission Requirements

The Russian Studies minor is not accepting students at this time.

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 Requirements

Minor Requirements

Graduation Requirements

• 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.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Contribute to most informal and some formal conversations with sufficient accuracy, clarity and precision to convey their intended message without misrepresentation or confusion.
2. Read a variety of texts written for native speakers of Russian and not edited or adapted for non-native speakers.
3. Compose routine social correspondence and write descriptions of a factual nature in Russian.
4. Demonstrate a historical knowledge of Russian history and culture and understand the diverse nature of culture throughout the ages.
5. Discuss cultural differences, distinguishing between fact, opinion and stereotype.
6. Communicate effectively and sensitively to diverse ethic and cultural groups.
7. View concepts, issues, events and themes from the perspectives of diverse ethnic and cultural groups.
8. Maintain an ongoing assessment of their own cultural values and behaviors.