Explore the history, philosophy, and political science of this enigmatic country—the largest in the world—which is known for its contributions to literature, ballet, opera, theater, and classical music.
About the College of Arts and Sciences
The founding college of Syracuse University remains at the center of undergraduate learning. The College is divided into the natural sciences and mathematics, the humanities, and the social sciences, with the lattermost offered in partnership with the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs.
Courses
Sample courses for Russian language, literature, and culture majors include:
- Political Russian
- Contemporary Russian Media
- Introduction to Russian Literature: 19th Century Classics
- Russian Fairy Tales and Folklore
- Russian Culture through Fiction and Film
- Russia Today
Practical Experience
Seize opportunities to do community volunteering and professional internships-–on campus, off campus, or internationally. Academic counselors and faculty advisors will guide you in aligning your interests and academic path with opportunities for growth.
Turn to the College of Arts and Sciences’ Center for Innovative Learning (iLEARN) for support with educational programs and your undergraduate research activities. The center can help complement your traditional classroom and laboratory work with enhanced out-of-classroom learning experiences.
There are more than 300 recognized student organizations you can join at Syracuse University, including the Russian and Slavic Cultural Society. There are also themes like international relations, art, entertainment, advocacy, government, media, religion, service, and more.
Study Abroad
Syracuse Abroad features more than 100 programs in 60 countries. You can choose semester, summer, short term, and yearlong options for international study.
Russian language, literature, and culture majors most often go abroad to our World Partner programs Bard-Smolny Program in St. Petersburg and the School of Russian and Asian Studies (Moscow or St. Petersburg).
Life After Syracuse University
As a College of Arts and Sciences graduate with a major in Russian language, literature, and culture, you can explore such careers as:
- Non-governmental organizational work
- Publishing
- Advertising
- Law
- Media, marketing, or engineering
- Translator
You can also pursue graduate training in such areas as education, business, linguistics, music, journalism, and more. Recent graduates of the program have attended some of the top graduate schools in the U.S.