The European Studies - Russian Major

The new European Studies – Russian Major allows students to study the language, literature, history and culture of Russia while learning about how Russia fits into the European community. Since Europe is both a geographical space and an idea that changes throughout history, the study of Russia within Europe encourages an open, pluralistic and interdisciplinary approach. Students are strongly encouraged to study abroad.

There are many ways to complete this major. Here is one example for European Studies Russian Majors.

Language Courses

Students who want to declare the European Studies Russian Major begin with an in-depth study of the Russian language. Most students start their study with Russian 1A and complete the Russian 1A-1B-1C and 2A-2B-2C sequences.

Lower Division Courses for Russian Concentration

Select two courses from Euro Studies 9, 10, 11, 12, 13

Select two different Russian 50 courses

Upper Division Courses for Russian Concentration

Select two courses from Euro Studies 100A, 100B, 100C

Select three different Russian 150 courses

Upper Division Writing Course

Complete Russian 139W


Study Abroad

We encourage our students to study abroad. UC Educational Abroad Program (UCEAP) does not currently have a program in the Russian language.

The U.S. government wants Americans to study and to master critical and strategic foreign languages, like Russian. Critical Language Scholarships provide fully funded intensive language instruction for U.S. citizens. https://clscholarship.org/

In addition, students can choose to study abroad in Russian speaking countries, for example, in Georgia, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, and Uzbekistan.

Other Activities

Russian Table – This weekly event is aimed at students who want to practice their Russian language skills. Times vary each quarter. For more information please contact Lora Mjolsness: lora@uci.edu

Russian Film Series – This quarterly series presents Russian speaking films to help students with their language skills. Times vary each quarter. For more information please contact Zlatina Sandalska: Zlatina@uci.edu

Russian Club – The Russian Club is a student-run organization. If you are interested in participating, please contact Lora Mjolsness: lora@uci.edu

Dobro Slovo – This national honor society recognizes academic excellence in the study of Slavic languages, literature, history, and culture. We accept applications each Winter quarter and hold inductions in Spring Quarter. For more information please contact Lora Mjolsness: lora@uci.edu