Study Abroad in St. Petersburg: Courses
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Students are required to take one Russian language course at the appropriate level and one or more of the following courses. There is a maximum of 10 students per language class, while a minimum of 10 students is required to confirm a non-language course.
Recommended semester credits are given in parentheses. Each semester covers one language level. Full year students in good standing move to the next level the second semester.
The elective courses, which are taught in English, meet throughout the semester (total of 42 hours for the semester).
To take courses in Russian, students must have completed Russian 201.
Scheduling conflicts may arise. The University Dean and Resident Director reserve the right to cancel or modify courses in unavoidable circumstances or for insufficient enrollment (less than 10 students).
| Russian Language Courses | |
| Russian 101 fall/spring (9) | Elementary I |
| Russian 102 fall/spring (9) | Elementary II |
| Russian 201 fall/spring (9) | Intermediate I |
| Russian 202 fall/spring (9) | Intermediate II |
| Russian 203 fall/spring (9) | Intermediate III |
| Russian 301 fall/spring (9) | Advanced I |
| Russian 302 fall/spring (9) | Advanced II |
| Russian 401 fall/spring (9) | Superior I |
| Russian 402 fall/spring (9) | Superior II |
| Russian 211 fall/spring (3) | Russian Business Terminology and Current Business Trends |
| Elective Classes | |
| Art History 303 fall/spring (3) | History of Russian Art |
| History 305 fall/spring (3) | Russian History from Kievan Rus to the Revolution |
| History/Political Science 315 fall/spring (3) | Contemporary History of Russia: The Communist Phase |
| History 312 fall/spring (3) | History and Culture of St. Petersburg: St. Petersburg’s Role in Russian History and Culture |
| Literature 307 fall/spring (3) | 19th Century Russian Literature |
| Literature 309 fall/spring (3) | Contemporary Russian Literature |
| Political Science/Sociology 311 fall/spring (3) | Contemporary Russian Life |
| Religion/Sociology 319 fall/spring (3) | The Russian Orthodox Church, its Development and its Influence Today |
| Courses in Russian | |
| Art History 303R fall/spring (3) | History of Russian Art |
| History 305R fall/spring (3) | Russian History from Kievan Rus to the Revolution |
| Literature 307R fall/spring (3) | 19th century Russian Literature |
| Literature 309R fall/spring (3) | Contemporary Russian Literature |
| Political Science/Sociology 311R fall/spring (3) | Contemporary Russian Life |
