B.A. in Languages and Cultures - Russian Concentration
College of Arts and Humanities
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 1 | ||
| Academic Foundations | ||
| First Year Experience requirement | 4 | |
| English Composition requirement | 6-7 | |
| Mathematics requirement | 3-4 | |
| Interdisciplinary requirement | 3 | |
| Diverse Communities requirement | 3 | |
| Ethics requirement | 3 | |
| Distributed Disciplinary Foundations | ||
| Science requirement | 6-8 | |
| Behavioral & Social Science requirement | 6 | |
| Humanities requirement | 6 | |
| Arts requirement | 3 | |
| ADDITIONAL BACCALAUREATE REQUIREMENTS | ||
| University Requirements | ||
| Writing Emphasis requirement | 9 | |
| Speaking Emphasis requirement | 9 | |
| Degree Requirements | ||
| Capstone requirement | 1-15 | |
| MAJOR REQUIREMENTS | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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. | 3-12 | |
| Capstone Requirement | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| The Russian Novel 8 | ||
| The Russian Drama 8 | ||
| Independent Studies in Russian Language 8 | ||
| Seminar in Russian 8 | ||
| 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 | |
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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
- 4
- 5
Students may substitute 400-level courses in Tier 3.
- 6
- 7
See the department chairperson and student handbook for option
- 8
This course fulfills the Capstone requirement.
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 sample 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 | |
| RUS 103 | Intensive Elementary Russian I-II | 6 |
| WRT 120 | Effective Writing I | 3 |
| MAT XXX | Math Gen Ed | 3 |
| FYE 100X | First Year Experience | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| RUS 203 | Intensive Intermediate Russian II | 6 |
| CLS 165 | Introduction to World Literature | 3 |
| LNC 110 | Global Human Rights in Cultural Production | 3 |
| WRT 2XX | 200-Level WRT Course | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Semester Three | ||
| RUS 301 | Advanced Grammar and Composition I | 3 |
| ANT 102 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| LAN 327 | Introduction to Linguistics for Language | 3 |
| PSC 201 | Politics of Diversity in the U.S. | 3 |
| Second Language 101 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Four | ||
| RUS 302 | Advanced Grammar and Composition II | 3 |
| CSC 110 | Fundamentals in Computer Science | 3 |
| ESP 324 | Latinos in the U.S. | 3 |
| GEO 104 | Introduction to Geospatial Technology and Analytics | 3 |
| Second Language 102 | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Semester Five | ||
| LNC 368 | Comparative Cultural Studies | 3 |
| RUS 303 | Advanced Readings in Russian Literature | 3 |
| ESP 300 | Latin-American Culture and Civilization (In English) | 3 |
| Second Language 201 | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Six | ||
| RUS 402 | The Russian Drama | 3 |
| RUS 408 | Advanced Oral Russian II | 3 |
| RUS 411 | Seminar in Russian | 3 |
| Second Language 202 | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Semester Seven | ||
| (Study abroad) | ||
| RUS 407 | Advanced Oral Russian I | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Semester Eight | ||
| RUS 410 | Independent Studies in Russian Language | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 121 | |
