Russian
Bachelor of Arts
About the Major
Our Russian major will prepare you for personal and professional interactions with Russian-speakers around the globe. 300 million people worldwide speak Russian, and the importance of understanding the governments and political structures of Russia and Central Europe is readily apparent by observing the role they play in current events. In addition, Russia's rich culture and its contributions to the world's literature, arts, and sciences are subjects of great value.
Program Highlights
SDSU is the only CSU that offers a Russian major. You'll choose from a wide range of courses, including specialized courses in literature and linguistics. National research has shown that students who study Russian have a much higher acceptance rate into graduate and professional programs of study; and knowledge of Russian, particularly when combined with business related courses, is becoming a valuable career asset as well.
Sample Courses
- Russian for Business Communication
- Heroes and Villains: Russian Literature of the Nineteenth Century
- Slavic Legends and Tales
- Russian Culture in a Digital World
Career Options
You'll graduate prepared for a variety of careers in diplomacy, with government agencies, or in European-centered commerce, communication, arts, or the travel industry.
- U.S. Air Force
- IB Investment Banking
- Monterey County Weekly
- PAE
Transferable Skills
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Conversational skills
- Cultural awareness
- Writing
- Public speaking, presentation, and didactic skills
- Interpretive skills
- Linguistic skills
- Rhetorical skills
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