Russian

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The objective of a major in Russian is to provide a thorough foundation in the Russian language and to develop a sophisticated understanding of Russian culture and history in European and global contexts. To further an awareness of Russia’s rich cultural tradition and the country’s continuing role as a major player on the world stage, departmental courses are often interdisciplinary in approach, encouraging students to explore literature, film, politics, history, art, musis and cultural studies. Associated courses in a range of disciplines at The Claremont Colleges complement the department’s offerings. The program offers two majors. Students may elect to major in Russian with an emphasis on literature and culture; or they may choose to major in the interdisciplinary field of Russian and East European studies.

The program also offers minors in Russian studies and Russian and East European studies (REES).

Students interested in these programs may complete an off-campus major or minor through Pomona College (see Pomona Catalog for details). See guidelines concerning off-campus majors and cross-registration.

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