UG 1903-12-30 <p>Our graduates are now:</p> <ul> <li>research and intelligence analysts</li> <li>translators and interpreters</li> <li>foreign service officers</li> <li>lawyers</li> <li>college professors</li> <li>secondary school teachers</li> </ul> <p>They have attended graduate and law school at universities such as Georgetown, Columbia, New York, and the University of Chicago.</p> 2008 <p>Russian Studies<br />George Mason University<br />Thompson Hall, Room 217 B<br />4400 University Drive, MS 3E5<br />Fairfax, VA 22030<br />703-993-1233</p> 2007-10-24T12:10:27Z true BA 120 Russian and Eurasian Studies LA http://russianstudies.gmu.edu/ Russian and Eurasian Studies <p>James Levine<br /><a href="mailto:jlevin2@gmu.edu">jlevin2@gmu.edu</a></p> LA 1903-12-30 1903-12-30 Bachelor of Arts 98 <p>Intern at places such as:</p> <ul> <li>the American Councils for International Education</li> <li>the U.S. Department of State</li> <li>the U.S. Department of Commerce</li> <li>the Library of Congress</li> <li>Central Intelligence Agency</li> <li>the Fund for Democracy and Development</li> <li>the American Bar Association</li> </ul> <p><a href="../../system/file_attachments/483/original/UG_Russian_and_Eurasian_studies_fact_sheet.pdf">Information sheet (.pdf)</a></p> LA-BA-RUST Undergraduate <p>Russian and Eurasian studies is an interdisciplinary degree program designed for students interested in Russia and Eurasia, an area of the world that is of strategic importance to the United States.</p> <p>Take courses with outstanding professors, who are recognized experts in their fields. You will study the Russian language along with the history, culture, literature, and politics of this dynamic region. You will learn about Russia&rsquo;s past and come to appreciate the forces that have shaped the Russia of today. You will have the opportunity to spend a summer or semester abroad in Moscow or St. Petersburg.</p> <p>A major in Russian and Eurasian studies prepares you for a wide range of career options in the private sector, government, and education. Many of our graduates have continued their education in graduate school or law school. They are employed in U.S. firms that sell goods and services to Russia, in technology companies, in environmental organizations, and in many agencies of the U.S. Government.</p> <p>In addition to satisfying <a href="../../gened0910">university general education requirements</a> and <a href="../../gened0910">requirements for a bachelor of arts degree in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences</a>, students pursuing this degree must complete 33 credits in one of the concentrations below with a minimum GPA of 2.00.</p> <h4>Concentration in Russian Language and Culture (RULC)&nbsp;</h4> <p>Students in the Russian language and culture concentration develop a high degree of competence in Russian language and culture and a basic familiarity with Russian and Eurasian history and politics.</p> <h5>Three required courses (9 credits) in advanced Russian:&nbsp;</h5> <ul> <li>RUSS 380 - Advanced Russian I Credits: 3</li> <li>RUSS 381 - Advanced Russian II Credits: 3</li> <li>RUSS 480 - Fourth-Year Russian Credits: 3</li> </ul> <h5>Two courses (6 credits) in Russian culture or history:&nbsp;</h5> <ul> <li>RUSS 353 - Russian Civilization Credits: 3</li> or <li>HIST 328 - Rise of Russia Credits: 3</li> &nbsp; <li>RUSS 354 - Contemporary Post-Soviet Life Credits: 3</li> or <li>HIST 329 - Modern Russia and the Soviet Union Credits: 3</li> </ul> <h5>Two courses (6 credits) in Russian literature or cinema in translation, chosen from:&nbsp;</h5> <ul> <li>RUSS 325 - Major Russian Writers Credits: 3</li> <li>RUSS 326 - A Survey of Russian Literature Credits: 3</li> <li>RUSS 327 - A Survey of Russian Literature Credits: 3</li> <li>RUSS 470 - Topics in (Post) Soviet Film Credits: 3</li> </ul> <h5>Three courses (9 credits) taught in Russian, chosen from:</h5> <ul> <li>RUSS 302 - Russian Conversation and Composition Credits: 3</li> <li>RUSS 303 - Russian Advanced Conversation Credits: 3</li> <li>RUSS 310 - Readings in Russian Literature Credits: 3</li> <li>RUSS 311 - Contemporary Russian Short Fiction Credits: 3</li> <li>RUSS 401 - Readings in the Social Sciences Credits: 3</li> <li>RUSS 410 - Russian Poetry Credits: 3</li> <li>RUSS 481 - Fourth-Year Russian Credits: 3</li> </ul> <h5>One course (3 credits) in the social sciences dealing with Russia</h5> <ul> <li>GOVT 338 - Government and Politics of Russia Credits: 3</li> <li>GEOG 330 - Geography of the Soviet Succession States Credits: 3</li> <li>ECON 380 - Economies in Transition Credits: 3</li> </ul> <h5>Note:</h5> <p>Any topically appropriate course in a social science discipline (ANTH, ECON, GEOG, GOVT, SOCI) may be used to fulfill this requirement with the prior written approval of the director.</p> <h4>Concentration in Russia Studies (RUSS)&nbsp;</h4> <p>The Russia studies concentration is designed to provide students with in-depth interdisciplinary training in Russia and the Soviet Union. Students will develop a high degree of competence in Russian history, politics, society, and culture as well as a basic competence in the Russian language and the broader Eurasian context.</p> <h5>Two required language courses (6 credits):&nbsp;</h5> <ul> <li>RUSS 250 - Gateway to Advanced Russian Credits: 3</li> <li>RUSS 380 - Advanced Russian I Credits: 3</li> </ul> <h5>Note:&nbsp;</h5> <p>Other relevant advanced language courses may be used to fulfill this requirement with the prior written approval of the director.&nbsp; Majors are encouraged to take additional advanced Russian language courses.</p> <h5>Two courses (6 credits) of Russian or Soviet history chosen from:&nbsp;</h5> <ul> <li>HIST 328 - Rise of Russia Credits: 3</li> <li>HIST 329 - Modern Russia and the Soviet Union Credits: 3</li> <li>HIST 426 - The Russian Revolution Credits: 3</li> </ul> <h5>Note:&nbsp;</h5> <p>HIST 300 - Introduction to Historical Method, HIST 388 - Topics in European History, or HIST 499 - Senior Seminar in History, when relevant, may be used to fulfill this requirement with the prior written approval of the director.</p> <h5>Two courses (6 credits) of social sciences dealing primarily with Russia chosen from:&nbsp;</h5> <ul> <li>GOVT 338 - Government and Politics of Russia Credits: 3</li> <li>GEOG 330 - Geography of the Soviet Succession States Credits: 3</li> <li>ECON 380 - Economies in Transition Credits: 3</li> </ul> <h5>Note:&nbsp;</h5> <p>Any topically appropriate courses in any social science discipline (ANTH, ECON, GEOG, GOVT, SOCI) may be used to fulfill this requirement with the prior written approval of the director.</p> <h5>Two courses (6 credits) of Russian literature or culture chosen from:&nbsp;</h5> <ul> <li>RUSS 310 - Readings in Russian Literature Credits: 3</li> <li>RUSS 311 - Contemporary Russian Short Fiction Credits: 3</li> <li>RUSS 325 - Major Russian Writers Credits: 3</li> <li>RUSS 326 - A Survey of Russian Literature Credits: 3</li> <li>RUSS 327 - A Survey of Russian Literature Credits: 3</li> <li>RUSS 353 - Russian Civilization Credits: 3</li> <li>RUSS 354 - Contemporary Post-Soviet Life Credits: 3</li> </ul> <h5>Note:&nbsp;</h5> <p>Other relevant courses may be used to fulfill this requirement with the prior written approval of the director.&nbsp;</p> <h5>Three courses at the 300 and 400 level (9 credits) that focus predominantly on Eastern Europe, Russia, or Central Asia</h5> <p>Courses used to meet this requirement may be in any field of study including special topics courses and other courses that deal primarily with the geographic areas covered in the Russian and Eurasian studies major. To use a special topics course or other course with variable content to meet this requirement, students should seek the advanced written approval of the director.&nbsp; (Special topics courses may be repeated for credit when the topic is different.)&nbsp; Examples of courses that may meet this requirement:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>RUSS 302 - Russian Conversation and Composition Credits: 3</li> <li>RUSS 303 - Russian Advanced Conversation Credits: 3</li> <li>RUSS 310 - Readings in Russian Literature Credits: 3</li> <li>RUSS 311 - Contemporary Russian Short Fiction Credits: 3</li> <li>RUSS 325 - Major Russian Writers Credits: 3</li> <li>RUSS 326 - A Survey of Russian Literature Credits: 3</li> <li>RUSS 327 - A Survey of Russian Literature Credits: 3</li> <li>RUSS 353 - Russian Civilization Credits: 3</li> <li>RUSS 354 - Contemporary Post-Soviet Life Credits: 3</li> <li>RUSS 381 - Advanced Russian II Credits: 3</li> <li>RUSS 401 - Readings in the Social Sciences Credits: 3</li> <li>RUSS 407 - Russian Drama and Theater Credits: 3</li> <li>RUSS 410 - Russian Poetry Credits: 3</li> <li>RUSS 470 - Topics in (Post) Soviet Film Credits: 3</li> <li>RUSS 480 - Fourth-Year Russian Credits: 3</li> <li>RUSS 481 - Fourth-Year Russian Credits: 3</li> <li>HIST 300 - Introduction to Historical Method Credits: 3</li> <li>HIST 312 - Nationalism in Eastern Europe Credits: 3</li> <li>HIST 328 - Rise of Russia Credits: 3</li> <li>HIST 329 - Modern Russia and the Soviet Union Credits: 3</li> <li>HIST 387 - Topics in Global History Credits: 3</li> <li>HIST 388 - Topics in European History Credits: 3</li> <li>HIST 426 - The Russian Revolution Credits: 3</li> <li>HIST 499 - Senior Seminar in History Credits: 3</li> <li>THR 352 - Dramatic Literature Seminar Credits: 3</li> <li>ECON 380 - Economies in Transition Credits: 3</li> <li>GEOG 330 - Geography of the Soviet Succession States Credits: 3</li> <li>GOVT 338 - Government and Politics of Russia Credits: 3</li> <li>GOVT 340 - Central Asian Politics Credits: 3</li> <li>GOVT 444 - Issues in International Studies Credits: 1-3</li> <li>GOVT 447 - Revolution and International Politics Credits: 3</li> </ul> <h4>Concentration in Eurasia Studies (EURS)</h4> <p>The Eurasia studies concentration is designed to provide students with interdisciplinary training in the study of Eurasia, with special focus on Central Asia and secondarily on Russia/the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe. Students will develop a high degree of competence in the history, politics, and culture of Eurasia and a basic competence in a relevant language.</p> <h5>Two courses (6 credits) of Russian or other Eurasian-related language:&nbsp;</h5> <p>Courses used to meet this requirement may be in the same language that is used to meet the college language requirement, in which case the student needs to complete 6 credits beyond intermediate proficiency (beyond courses numbered 210 at Mason). With the approval of the director, courses used to meet this requirement may be in a Eurasian-related language that was not used to meet the college language requirement at a level approved by the director.</p> <h5>Two social science courses at the 300- and 400-level (6 credits):&nbsp;</h5> <p>Courses used to fulfill this requirement must focus primarily on Central Asia and Eurasia and may be in any social science discipline (ANTH, ECON, GEOG, GOVT, SOCI).</p> <h5>Two history courses at the 300- and 400-level (6 credits):&nbsp;</h5> <p>Courses used to fulfill this requirement must focus primarily on Central Asia and Eurasia.</p> <h5>Two literature or film courses at the 300- and 400-level (6 credits):&nbsp;</h5> <p>Courses used to fulfill this requirement must be Eurasian related.</p> <h5>Three courses at the 300- and 400-level (9 credits) that focus predominantly on Eurasia:&nbsp;</h5> <p>Courses used to meet this requirement may be in any field of study including special topics courses and other courses that deal primarily with the geographic areas covered in the Russian and Eurasian studies major. To use a special topics course or other course with variable content to meet this requirement, students should seek the advanced written approval of the director.&nbsp; (Special topics courses may be repeated for credit when the topic is different.) Examples of courses that may meet this requirement:</p> <ul> <li>ARTH 386 - The Silk Road Credits: 3</li> <li>HIST 328 - Rise of Russia Credits: 3</li> <li>HIST 329 - Modern Russia and the Soviet Union Credits: 3</li> <li>HIST 387 - Topics in Global History Credits: 3</li> <li>HIST 388 - Topics in European History Credits: 3</li> <li>HIST 460 - Modern Iran Credits: 3</li> <li>HIST 462 - Women in Islamic Society Credits: 3</li> <li>HIST 499 - Senior Seminar in History Credits: 3</li> <li>GOVT 338 - Government and Politics of Russia Credits: 3</li> <li>GOVT 340 - Central Asian Politics Credits: 3</li> <li>GOVT 345 - Political Islam Credits: 3</li> <li>GOVT 444 - Issues in International Studies Credits: 1-3</li> <li>GOVT 447 - Revolution and International Politics Credits: 3</li> <li>RUSS 470 - Topics in (Post) Soviet Film Credits: 3</li> <li>GEOG 330 - Geography of the Soviet Succession States Credits: 3</li> <li>ECON 380 - Economies in Transition Credits: 3</li> <li>Any CONF&nbsp;course</li> </ul> <h4>Writing-Intensive Requirement&nbsp;</h4> <p>The university requires all students to complete at least one course designated "writing intensive" in their majors at the 300 level or above. Students majoring in Russian and Eurasian studies may fulfill this requirement by successfully completing RUSS 302, 325, or 407.</p> 2009-10-23T15:24:50Z <p>The U.S. Department of State, the Library of Congress, the Russian Embassy &ndash; just three reasons why Mason is an ideal place for Russian studies. Located just minutes from Washington, D.C., we offer you more affordable access to learning and career opportunities than any other university in the region.</p> <p>You can interact with government experts, diplomats, and scholars visiting the D.C. area who lecture on campus. You can meet students who share your interest in Russian through the activities of an active Russian Club.</p> <p>Named the #1 national university to watch by <em>U.S. News &amp; World Report</em>, George Mason University is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution with global distinction in a range of academic fields. Situated in the heart of Northern Virginia's technology corridor, Mason prepares its students to succeed in the work force and to meet the needs of the region and the world.</p> The U.S. Department of State, the Library of Congress, the Russian Embassy – just three reasons why Mason is an ideal place for Russian studies.