The University of California, San Diego offers Russian and Soviet Studies as an interdisciplinary program that provides
a broad range of courses in the history, language, literature, and social and political life of Russia (before, during, and
after the Soviet period). It is designed for students who do not wish to restrict their Russian studies to literature.

THE MAJOR

The Major requires a study of Russian language. It consists of LTRU 1 A-B-C (First Year Russian), LTRU 2 A-B-C (Second Year Russian) or their equivalent, and a minimum of twelve (12) upper division courses. All students are required to take LTRU 104 A-B-C (Advanced Practicum in Russian), History HIEU 134 (History of Russia, 9th century to 1855), HIEU 156 (Russia: 1855 to the Present) and LTRU 110 A-B-C (Survey of Russian Literature in Translation). In addition, students will take four electives, of which at least two must be from the social sciences (Sociology or Political Science).

THE MINOR

The Minor consists of seven (7) courses, at least four of which must be upper division. In addition, there must be at least one course each from two of the three following areas: Literature, History, and Social Science. No more than three of the seven courses may be language courses. Knowledge of the language is not a requirement for the minor, but is strongly recommended.

COURSE OUTLINE

LTRU 1A-B-C First Year Russian
LTRU 2A-B-C Second Year Russian
LTRU 104 A-B-C Advanced Practicum in Russian
LTRU 110 A-B-C Survey Russian & Soviet Literature in Translation
LTRU 123 Single Author in Russian Literature
LTRU 128 Single Author in Soviet Literature
LTRU 129 20th Century Russian or Soviet Literature Translation
LTRU 130 Genres in Russian Literature
LTRU 131 Russian Short Fiction
LTRU 132 Russian Poetry
LTRU 150 Russian Culture: The Modern Period
LTRU 198 Directed Study Group
LTRU 199 Special Studies
HIEU 134 Russia: 9th Century to 1855
HIEU 156 Russia: 1855 to the Present
HIEU 157 Early Soviet Social History
HIEU 178 Special Topics in Modern Russian History
SOCI 188E Soviet Society
POLI 130AA The Soviet Successor States*
POLI 130AC Seminar: Soviet Politics
POLI 130AD The Politics of the Russian Revolution

*Petitionable for credit

2009-2010 COURSE OFFERING

Fall 2009         

LTRU 1A First-year Russian
LTRU 2A Second-year Russian
LTRU 104A Advanced Practicum in Russian
LTRU 123 Single Author in Russian Literature: Chekhov
LTRU 150 Russian Culture: Russian American Fiction
HIEU 134 Formation Russian Empire: 800-1855

Winter 2010    
    
LTRU 1B First-year Russian
LTRU 2B Second-year Russian
LTRU 104B Advanced Practicum in Russian
LTRU 123 Single Author in Russian Literature: Nabokov
LTRU 150 Russian Culture: Modern Period Russian-Jewish Literature

Spring 2010         

LTRU 1C First-year Russian
LTRU 2C Second-year Russian
LTRU 104C Advanced Practicum in Russian
LTRU 150 Russian Culture: Modern Period Russian Theatre
HIEU 156 History of the Soviet Union, 1905-1991


FACULTY

Steven Cassedy, Professor in Literature
Frantisek Deak, Emeritus in Theatre and Dance
Robert Edelman, Professor in History
Amelia Glaser, Assistant Professor in Literature
Timothy McDaniel, Professor in Sociology
Philip Roeder, Professor in Social Science
Rebecca Wells, Lecturer in Literature

CONTACT

Russian & Soviet Studies Program
Humanities & Social Sciences Building, Room 5045
ph (858) 534-0491, fax (858) 534-7283
9500 Gilman Dr., La Jolla, CA 92093-0104
kbondad@ucsd.edu