Program Coordinator: Sasha Saari, M.A., New York University
Phone Number: (540) 365-4331
 
The Ferrum College major in Russian provides students fluency in oral and written communication, the ability to read, understand and analyze Russian literature and an understanding of Russian culture. The program is enhanced by an ongoing program which brings students form Pskov, Russia to study at Ferrum and provides intership opportunities for Ferrum students in Pskov.
 
Ferrum College students of Russian have pursued graduate degrees in Russian language, literature, or area studies at such institutions as New York University, the University of Virginia, Indiana University, the University of Illinois at Urbana and Penn State University. Some students have pursued careers in the military, the travel industry and business.
 
Required Courses
RUSSIAN 101, 102 Elementary Russian
RUSSIAN 201, 202 Intermediate Russian
 
24 Hours Beyond 201-202 Level:
RUSSIAN 301, 302 Advanced Russian
RUSSIAN 304 Russian Culture
RUSSIAN 305 Grammar
RUSSIAN 401 Survey of 19th Century Literature
RUSSIAN 402 Survey of 20th Century Literature
RUSSIAN 403, 404 Professional Russian
RUSSIAN 451, 452 Directed Study
RUSSIAN 499 Internship