Russian Language and Literature BA

The Russian Language and Literature major is designed to provide students with basic mastery of the Russian language and familiarity with the classics of Russian literature. Students typically begin to study Russian in their first year, but those contemplating a Russian major later in their academic program can fulfill the Russian language requirement by combining regular coursework with summer programs or with the University of California Education Abroad Program (EAP) in Moscow, which is open to students who have completed the equivalent of one or more years of study (level 1 on the American Council on Teaching of Foreign Languages [ACTFL] scale). Students interested in this program should consult with the undergraduate adviser as early as possible.

College:
College of Letters and Science

Department:
Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Languages and Cultures

Degree Level:
Undergraduate

Degree:
Bachelor of Arts

Capstone Major

The Russian Language and Literature major is a designated capstone major. Students must complete a capstone seminar and present their final paper in the department annual Undergraduate Research Conference. Students draw on their previously acquired subject matter knowledge and skills to plan a research project and write a substantial academic paper. They also gain experience engaging in scholarly discourse, preparing appropriate media for public presentation, and submitting their work to an academic journal.

Entry to the Major

Refer to the UCLA transfer admission guide for up-to-date information regarding transfer selection for admission.

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Transfer Students

Transfer applicants to the Russian Language and Literature major with 90 or more units must complete the following introductory courses prior to admission to UCLA:

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Language Requirement

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Two years of Russian

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Civilization Requirement

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One Russian civilization course

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Preparation for the Major

Refer to the following courses

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Intermediate Russian

Select one course from the following or demonstrate equivalent proficiency:

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Elective

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The Major

Complete 10 courses (44 to 47 units) and a capstone series as follows:

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Russian Language

Select three courses from the following list. Consult with the undergraduate adviser for appropriate placement.

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Russian Literature and Culture

Select five courses from:

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Additional Russian Language and/or Literature

Select two courses from:

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Capstone

During their senior year, students must also take the following three courses in which they complete a capstone senior thesis:

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Honors Program

The honors program is designed for exceptional departmental majors who wish to complete a research project that culminates in an honors thesis. Students pursuing departmental honors must submit the contract for each course by the end of the tenth week of the previous quarter. The sequence culminates in the submission of a thesis.

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Honors Thesis Track (Alternative to Standard Capstone)

Students who enroll in the honors program are exempt from taking the standard thesis course sequence (Slavic 191TA, 191TB, 191TC).

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Honors Research Courses

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The courses must be taken during senior year (fall, winter, and spring terms respectively).

Policies

Major Policies: Students may petition to substitute courses after consulting with the undergraduate adviser. Each major course must be taken for a letter grade, and students must have an overall grade-point average of 2.0 or better. Honors Program Policies: The honors program is open to majors with a 3.5 grade-point average in upper-division courses in the major and a 3.0 overall GPA. Students should apply for admission by spring quarter of their junior year. To qualify for graduation with departmental honors, students must (1) complete all requirements for the major, (2) have a cumulative grade-point average of 3.5 or better in upper-division courses required for the major and an overall GPA of 3.0 or better, and (3) complete Slavic 198A, 198B, 198C with grades of B or better. To qualify for graduation with departmental highest honors, students must (1) complete all requirements for the major, (2) have a cumulative grade-point average of 3.8 or better in upper-division courses required for the major and an overall GPA of 3.5 or better, and (3) complete Slavic 198A, 198B, 198C with grades of A– or better. In the event that a student does not complete the departmental honors program or qualify for departmental honors/highest honors, their paper may count toward the regular capstone senior thesis requirement for their major.