B.A. in Languages and Cultures - Russian Concentration
| General Education Requirements 1 | ||
| English Composition requirements | 6 | |
| Mathematics requirement | 3 | |
| Public Speaking requirement | 3 | |
| Science requirements | 6 | |
| Behavioral & Social Science requirements | 6 | |
| Humanities requirements | 6 | |
| Arts requirement | 3 | |
| Diverse Communities requirement | 3 | |
| Interdisciplinary requirement | 3 | |
| Student Electives | 9 | |
| Writing Emphasis requirements | 9 | |
| Major Language Courses 2 | ||
| Tier 1: Language Skills | ||
| RUS 101 | Elementary Russian I 3 | 3 |
| RUS 102 | Elementary Russian II 3 | 3 |
| RUS 201 | Intermediate Russian I 4 | 3 |
| RUS 202 | Intermediate Russian II 4 | 3 |
| Tier 2: Proficiency | ||
| Select one of the following options: | 6 | |
Option 1 | ||
| Advanced Grammar and Composition I | ||
| Advanced Oral Russian I | ||
Option 2 | ||
| Advanced Grammar and Composition II | ||
| Advanced Oral Russian II | ||
| Tier 3: Competency Content 5 | ||
| Select one course from each of the following groups: | 9 | |
| Literary Analysis | ||
| Advanced Readings in Russian Literature | ||
| Cultural Analysis | ||
| Russian Civilization I | ||
| Language and Linguistics | ||
| Seminar in Russian | ||
| Tier 4 | ||
| Select one course in cultural, film, or literary studies: | 3 | |
| The Russian Novel | ||
| The Russian Drama | ||
| Russian Poetry of the 20th Century | ||
| Independent Studies in Russian Language | ||
| Seminar in Russian | ||
| Second Language Requirement | ||
| Demonstration of proficiency in a second language through the Intermediate II level, by placement testing or course work through 202 (credit by examination and/or CLEP permitted). | 3-12 | |
| Connections: common to all languages | ||
| LAN 327 | Introduction to Linguistics for Language 6 | 3 |
| LNC 368 | Comparative Cultural Studies | 3 |
| Immersion Experience 7 | 3-12 | |
| Immersion study and /or internship work experience is an essential component of the B.A.L.C. curriculum. Languages and cultures are inextricably entwined. The goal of the immersion experience, which is a requirement for graduation, is to enable students to apply linguistic and cultural knowledge in an authentic social context, and for them to experience the challenges and the gratification of living in another culture. | ||
| Electives | ||
| The number of hours available depends on the student’s level of second language proficiency. The student may choose to apply some of these to additional advanced courses in the major area or to continue second or third language study. | ||
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 120 | |
| 1 | For French, German, and Spanish majors; FRE 101, GER 101, and SPA 101-SPA 201 may only fulfill general education student elective requirements, and/or overall graduation credits. These courses will not fulfill their respective major requirements. |
| 2 | Minimum grade of C required in all courses. |
| 3 | RUS 103 may be taken in place of RUS 101 and RUS 102. |
| 4 | RUS 203 may be taken in place of RUS 201 and RUS 202. |
| 5 | Students may substitute 400-level courses in Tier 3. |
| 6 | |
| 7 | See the department chairperson and student handbook for option |
To track their individual degree progress, students are advised to access their Degree Progress Report (DPR) via myWCU regularly. For more information, visit wcupa.edu/DegreeProgressReport.
The following is a suggested course sequence for this program; course offerings and availability are not guaranteed. Students should consult their academic advisor with any questions.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Credits | |
| WRT 120 | Effective Writing I | 3 |
| Gen Ed Distributive | 3 | |
| Gen Ed Distributive | 3 | |
| RUS 101 | Elementary Russian I | 3 |
| MAT ____ | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| WRT 2___ | 3 | |
| Gen Ed Distributive | 3 | |
| SPK ___ | 3 | |
| Diversity | 3 | |
| RUS 102 | Elementary Russian II | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Semester Three | ||
| Gen Ed Distributive | 3 | |
| Gen Ed Distributive | 3 | |
| Interdisciplinary | 3 | |
| RUS 201 | Intermediate Russian I | 3 |
| Second Language 101 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Four | ||
| Gen Ed Distributive | 3 | |
| RUS 202 | Intermediate Russian II | 3 |
| Second Language 102 | 3 | |
| Writing Emphasis | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Semester Five | ||
| Gen Ed Distributive | 3 | |
| LNC 368 | Comparative Cultural Studies | 3 |
| RUS 301 or RUS 407 |
Advanced Grammar and Composition I or Advanced Oral Russian I |
3 |
| Second Language 201 | 3 | |
| Writing Emphasis | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Six | ||
| RUS 302 or RUS 408 |
Advanced Grammar and Composition II or Advanced Oral Russian II |
3 |
| Second Language 202 | 3 | |
| Writing Emphasis | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Semester Seven | ||
| RUS 303 | Advanced Readings in Russian Literature | 3 |
| RUS 305 | Russian Civilization I | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Eight | ||
| RUS 412 | Seminar in Russian | 3 |
| RUS 4___ | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 117 | |
