About the Program

The Russian program at Brandeis offers students unique opportunities for the study of Russian language, culture, and literature. Our courses enable students to acquire intermediate to advanced level of language profiency and a strong background in Russian culture and literature. Our core curriculum features courses in language, culture, and literature open to all students. Literature courses focusing on the classics of the nineteenth century are augmented by seminars on poetry and contemporary authors. Our curriculum also includes courses on film, contemporary culture, and on East European literature.

Brandeis offers a host of extracurricular opportunities for majors, minors, and students interested in Russian language and culture. The Department of German, Russian, and East Asian Languages and Literature also sponsors regular functions for Russian students including film series, lectures, and Russian tea hours featuring Russian language conversation for students of all levels.

WHY STUDY RUSSIAN?

2005 The Year of Languages