Global Languages and Cultures
Minor in Slavic
The minor in Slavic Studies is for students interested in the languages, literatures, histories, cultures and politics of Russia, Ukraine and other parts of Eastern Europe and the post-Soviet states. The minor has a language requirement of two semesters (6-8 credits) of Russian or another Slavic language. In addition, students are required to take three courses (nine credits) of their choosing from an approved list in the Slavic Minor, which includes courses in Global Languages and Cultures, History and Political Science.
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Cultural masterpieces
The world’s greatest literary masterpieces were written by Russian and Ukrainian authors.
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Lessons in history
Eastern European and Soviet History gives us a glimpse into some of the most fascinating and devastating case studies in authoritarianism, social upheaval, war and political resistance.
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Global language
Russian is one the most widely globally spoken languages with over 280 million speakers. It is the official language of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, as well as in many Post-Soviet states.
HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATION
The Russian language classes focus on proficiency, not perfection. With an emphasis on language use and project-based learning, we meet students where they are.
Explore the minor
Students taking courses in Slavic languages, culture, literature or history receive a lot of individual attention and form a unique and close-knit community.
Minor catalog
Knowledge of Russia, Eastern Europe and the post-Soviet landscape is increasingly crucial for global safety and security. Slavic studies is an ideal foundation for careers in government, cybersecurity, politics, education, international relations, research and media.
"Studying Russian language with Dr. Kisel was one of my best experiences so far at UD. She made learning the language so much fun and made me want to continue learning about Russia, the culture and the language itself."
"Studying Russian at UD gave me the incredible opportunity to learn about a fascinating culture with a close group of friendly individuals."
"I have taken Dr. Kisel and Dr. Bielocerkowycz classes, and those two classes have been some of the most influential classes I have taken here. I took Basic Proficiency of Russian my freshman year with Dr. Kisel and I still to this day without practice can read most things in Russian as well as write the language. Coming from a Serbian background, taking these courses really meant a lot to me in my time here at Dayton."