Welcome to the Russian program at Union College!
The Russian program at Union College offers students an exciting journey through the language, culture, literature and history of the vast and wondrous country that is Russia. Our Russian language courses provide students with the tools to understand and interact with native speakers of Russian and to function in a Russian-language environment, while integrating cultural elements, such as Russian songs and poetry with area studies, geography and history. Our Modern Literatures in Translation (MLT) courses allow students to explore other countries of Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union; taught in English, these courses focus on literature, cultural studies and film. Students' course work is complimented by excursions to the Russian section of New York City and to the Russian monastery in Jordanville, NY, our weekly Russian Table, and the numerous activities of our Russian and East European Culture Club. Join us to hear a Russian pop-folk band perform, see some great films, participate in a discussion on nuclear power and culture in the Soviet Union and Russia, celebrate Old New Year Russian style, listen to a poetry reading, to a world renowned pianist and dine with our guests, or come hang out with us at Russian Table on Thursdays in Beuth at noon for some tasty Russian salads and desserts!
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Study abroad is an integral part of our academic program. We offer a mini-term to Moscow, St. Petersburg and Novgorod and starting in the spring term of 2014, a full term abroad to Irkutsk, Siberia will be offered every other year. Interdisciplinary in its focus, the Irkutsk term combines Russian language study with the study of environmental concerns in Siberia. Please contact Professor Bidoshi for further details on any aspect of the Russian program at Union College.
Requirements for a Major in Russian and East European Studies:
Fourteen courses including REE 498-499 and one REE seminar; one course above Russian 102; three courses on the history or culture of the country in question; and four appropriate courses from political science and economics. Up to two additional upper-level language courses may be counted toward the total number of required courses. Students must enter the major by the fall of their junior year, and course selections must be approved by the REE director (currently Prof. Berk of the History Department). Majors must have completed at least three courses in the department most directly related to their senior project and must pass a comprehensive examination in the form of an oral defense of their senior project.
Requirements for a Minor in Russian Language:
A minimum of 6 courses, starting at the 101-level, including one MLT course. If combined with participation in study abroad in Russia, students may complete a minor in Russian with 3 additional courses (which can include 100).
Photos from the New York State Russian Language Competition from April 2011 have been posted on Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/61719425@N07/