Language

The completion of RUS 2220 or the equivalent is required for students graduating with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree, with a major in other areas of the College of Arts and Sciences and with selected majors in other colleges. Students can fulfill this requirement by taking RUS 1120-1121 (4 hours each) and RUS 2220 (4 hours).

Exemption and Placement

A student who has taken any college-level Russian at another institution must continue the sequence at Florida State University at the nearest equivalent level through RUS 2220, to fulfill the language requirement.

After one year or less of Russian in high school, the student is advised to enter RUS 1120. After two years of study, the student is advised to enter RUS 1121. After completing three years, the student may take a course at the 2000 level or above. If the student received a grade of "C" or below in the last high school course of if the last course was two or more years ago, the student is advised to begin the sequence one level lower.

Note: Native speakers may be exempt from the language requirement. However, no university credit is awarded for courses exempted by this method. Contact Mary LePoer at (850) 644-2606 for more information.

The Slavic Minor Program

Russian: Twelve (12) semester hours in courses numbered above 1999 are required for the Russian minor. Credit earned in meeting the foreign language requirement for graduation may not be used in satisfying the minor.

Upon request, an official certificate will be issued by the Modern Languages Undergraduate Office certifying completion of the minor requirements. Go to room 364 Diffenbaugh to apply for this certificate.

Undergraduate Courses

Check your FSU General Bulletin for a full description of the following courses, plus a list of prerequisites required. Starred (*) courses may not be taken by native speakers.

Russian Language Courses

Russian Literature Courses

The Foreign Language Learning Center

The Department's language laboratories offer state-of-the-art electronic language learning systems, including a fully equipped computer resource center. Students may practice at their convenience individually (unsupervised) or with their classes under a teacher's supervision.

Tutors

An updated list of Slavic tutors is available from this page in the Department's web site. A list can also be obtained from the Modern Languages Undergraduate Office, 364 Diffenbaugh.

Russian Language Table

An opportunity is available for the student to practice Russian in an atmosphere of fun and fellowship. Students of all skill levels are welcome to join us once a week for an hour of good food and conversation. For place and time, call the Undergraduate Office at (850) 644-2606.

Russian Study Abroad Program

Students wishing to strengthen their Russian language skills are strongly encouraged to participate in an intensive six week summer study program at Moscow State University in Moscow, Russia. Up to ten (10) undergraduate credits may be earned toward graduation. Language, art, culture and folklore classes are taught by both Moscow State and Florida State University faculty. For more information, please contact Professor Nina Efimov, the program director, at (850) 644-8182, or room 357C Diffenbaugh Building.