Russian
College of Letters and Science
- Bachelor of Arts
Are you interested in learning a foreign language that will give you a powerful career advantage? How about reading some of the greatest works of literature ever written? Knowledge of Russian opens up a wealth of professional opportunities, particularly in fields such as international relations, law, technology and governmental service. It is also one of the most widely spoken foreign languages in the greater Sacramento and San Francisco areas.
Major Requirements
As a Russian major, you will begin with a series of progressive language courses designed to teach you to read, write and speak Russian in two years. Your upper-division courses will include more advanced language instruction, literature courses which will train you in literary and linguistic analysis and culture courses where you will gain insight into the history and traditions of the Russian people.
Contact Information
Careers
- Foreign Services Officer
- Diplomat
- International Lawyer
- International Marketing Manager
- Localization Specialist
- Linguist
- Translator
- Journalist
Graduate Study
- Global affairs
- International business
- Philosophy
- Art history
- Economics
- Linguistics
Alumni Employers
- Apple
- YouTube
- Oracle
- Patreon
- Avantpage Translations
- Howard Brown Health
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Your course roadmap
Find the detailed course requirements for your program and map out your path to graduation.
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The faculty you will work with
Our undergraduates work directly with our faculty through research projects and labs.
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Global learning programs
Expand your horizons by studying abroad or pursuing global learning on campus.
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Undergraduate research
Get hands on with your interests. Participate in one of our hundreds of research opportunities.