Thematic Sequences
RUS 1: Russia and the Soviet Union
Examines Russian culture, society, and politics from an interdisciplinary perspective, including major Russian literary works, historical patterns, and political leaders and parties from the 10th century to present. By considering this interaction, students gain meaningful insights into the development of Russia as well as acquiring useful perspectives on western society.
1. ENG/RUS 255 Russian Literature from Pushkin to Dostoevsky in Translation (MPF)(3), or
ENG/RUS 256 Russian Literature in English Translation: Tolstoy to Present (3); and
2. HST 374 Russia to 1855 (3), or
HST 375 Russia and the USSR from 1855 to the Present (3), or
HST 475 Images of Russia at Home and Abroad, 16th Century to Present (3), or
HST 470 Topics in Russian History (3); and
3. POL 331 Development of the Soviet Polity (3), or
POL 332 Politics of the Soviet Union (3) or,
HST/POL/RUS 230 Topics in Russian Culture and Civilization (3)
Note: Not open to Russian majors or majors in the Departments of History and Political Science.
Contact: Department of German, Russian and East Asian Languages, 164 Irvin Hall
RUS 2: Russian Culture
Examines Russian culture from the point of view of artistic media, including major literary works, films, and varieties of folkloric expression. Russian folklore, film, and literature often explore some of the same issues, central to the society they reflect, like rebellion and revolution, alienation and the creation of a community, and the intricacies of social and sexual relationships. Through the study of diverse elite and popular approaches to these topics, students will gain an appreciation of some pervasive Russian attitudes and concerns.
1. RUS 137 Russian Folklore (MPF)(3), or
ENG/RUS 255 Russian Literature from Pushkin to Dostoevsky in Translation (MPF)(3); and
2. RUS/ENG 256 Russian Literature in English Translation: Tolstoy to Present (3), or
RUS 257 Russian Literature in English Translation: Pasternak to Present (3); and
3. RUS 263 Soviet Cinema (3)
Note: Not open to Russian majors.
Contact: Department of German, Russian, and East Asian Languages, 164 Irvin Hall
RUS 3: Developing Language Skills in Russian
For students who have completed the first two semesters of college-level Russian language or the equivalent, this sequence develops speaking, listening, reading and writing ability using a variety of materials drawn from fiction, television, film, the Internet, journalism, and memoirs. The courses draw on computer-assisted materials developed by Miami faculty for Miami students and are characterized by small sections and a lot of in-class and out-of-class interaction. Courses may not be taken credit-no credit and must be taken in order.
1. RUS 201 Intermediate Russian I (3)
2. RUS 202 Intermediate Russian II (3)
3. RUS 301 Advanced Russian Conversation/Compositon/Reading (3)
Note: Not open to Russian Majors
Contact: Department or German, Russian, East Asian Languages
HST 3: Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies
Examines Russian, East European and Eurasian history and politics from a multidisciplinary perspective. This thematic sequence allows students to study the history and politics of Russia and the former Soviet republics, from medieval times to today. Drawing from a range of disciplines and approaches, students have the opportunity to explore historical patterns, and political movements and parties from the 10th century to present. By considering this interaction, students gain meaningful insights into the development of this region as well as acquiring useful perspectives on western society.
Take one course from each tier. Only one Foundation course may be included in a sequence.
TIER 1:
REL/RUS 133 Imagining Russia (MPF) (3)
OR
ATH/HST/POL/REL/RUS 254 Introduction to Russian and Eurasian Studies (MPF) (3)
AND
TIER 2:
ATH/GEO/RUS 306 Peoples and Cultures of Russia and Eurasia (3)
OR
HST 324 Eurasian Nomads & History (3)
OR
HST 374 Russia to 1855 (3)
OR
HST 375 Russia and the USSR from 1855 to the Present (3)
OR
HST 428 Russia’s War and Peace (3)
OR
REL 235 Religions of Russia and Eurasia (3)
OR
POL 331 Development of the Soviet Polity (3)
AND
TIER 3:
ATH 384 Anthropology of Capitalism in Russia (3)
OR
GEO 307 Geography of Russia (3)
OR
POL 328 Politics of Central Asia (3)
OR
POL 332 Post-Soviet Russian Politics (3)
OR
POL 334 Politics of Eastern Europe (3)
OR
ITS 402O Transition to Democracy (3)
OR
GEO 408 Geography of the Silk Road (3)
OR
HST 470.6/POL 440/REL470A/RUS 436 Havighurst Seminar: Topics in Russian and Eurasian Studies (3)
POL 7: Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies
TIER 1:
REL/RUS 133 Imagining Russia (MPF) (3)
OR
ATH/HST/POL/REL/RUS 254 Introduction to Russian and Eurasian Studies (MPF) (3)
AND
TIER 2:
ATH/GEO/RUS 306 Peoples and Cultures of Russia and Eurasia (3)
OR
HST 324 Eurasian Nomads & History (3)
OR
HST 374 Russia to 1855 (3)
OR
HST 375 Russia and the USSR from 1855 to the Present (3)
OR
HST 428 Russia’s War and Peace (3)
OR
REL 235 Religions of Russia & Eurasia (3)
OR
POL 331 Development of the Soviet Polity (3)
AND
TIER 3:
ATH 384 Anthropology of Capitalism in
Russia (3)
OR
GEO 307 Geography of Russia (3)
OR
POL 328 Politics of Central Asia (3)
OR
POL 332 Post-Soviet Russian Politics (3)
OR
POL 334 Politics of Eastern Europe (3)
OR
ITS 402O Transition to Democracy (3)
OR
GEO 408 Geography of the Silk Road (3)
OR
HST 470.6/POL 440/REL470A/RUS 436 Havighurst Seminar: Topics in Russian and Eurasian Studies (3)