FACULTY:
Beth Ann Muellner, Chair (German Studies)
Tatiana Filimonova
Olesya Taran (Language Assistant)
Russian Studies is an interdisciplinary area focused on Russia and Eastern Europe in cultural, literary, historical, philosophical, and political contexts. It is one of several programs at the College that provides students with the opportunity to develop proficiency in a foreign language in connection with their other academic and professional interests. The department offers courses in three areas: 1) Russian language, 2) Russian culture, and 3) Russian literature. These, together with courses in history and comparative literature, give students a strong background in Russia and Eastern Europe.
Recent graduates in Russian Studies have embarked on employment in government service, non-governmental organizations, and private companies, both in the United States and abroad. Some have gone on to graduate school, pursuing careers in such areas as law, education, library science, and academia. Recent graduates have also served in the Peace Corps in the former Soviet Union.