Russian, B.A.
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Program Overview
Knowing another language is one of the most valuable skills you can possess, and learning it at Brooklyn College—located in one of the most culturally and linguistically diverse areas in the world—is a wise choice. With fluency in another language—and the cultural connections that are inextricably linked to it—you’ll stand out in a variety of careers and be able to travel the world with confidence. A notable feature of our program is that, as a Russian major, you can choose a track in Russian business.
Major Details
The program information listed here reflects the approved curriculum for the 2024–25 academic year per the Brooklyn College Bulletin. Bulletins from past academic years can be found here.
Major Requirements (24–36 Credits)
The following are required (24 credits in advanced courses):
- Russian 2030, 2120W, and 3610
- At least one of the following culture courses: Russian 3515 or 3510
- The remaining courses are to be selected from Russian 2021, 2024, 2120, 2432, 3515, 3525, 3510 or 3518. Tier II, Tier III, and/or Tier IV.
A knowledge of Latin and/or another language other than English is also helpful.
You can also choose the track in Russian Business.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Oral and writing proficiency: to master the oral and written skills that may be necessary to delve into other areas of academic or professional inquiry provided by the study of the modern languages and cultures.
- Linguistic competence: to acquire a range of linguistic skills—listening, speaking and writing-that correspond to the standard level of their, following the description carried out by the ACTFL.
- Cultural proficiency: appreciation for languages other than English and for minority and foreign cultures.
- Cultural competence: to identify and become savvy in linguistic traditions and cultures other than one’s own.
Degree Maps
To help you pursue your studies in the most efficient manner, and to maximize your efforts to graduate in four years, Brooklyn College has created four-year degree maps for all its majors.
View degree maps for this major and others.
Contact
Alejandro Alonso
4231 Boylan Hall
E: alonso@brooklyn.cuny.edu
P: 718.951.5451
Or contact:
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
222 West Quad Center
2900 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11210
E: adminqry@brooklyn.cuny.edu
To make an appointment with an undergraduate admissions counselor, visit:
Tracks
Language and Business
All of the following: Russian 2024 or 2030, 2432, 3610, 3515 or 3525
Four additional courses to be selected from Russian 2021, 2030 or 2030W, 2120 or 2120W, 3515, 3525, 3510, or 3520, Tier II, Tier III, and/or Tier IV.
Both of the following: Business 3100 and 3170
Two of the following: Business 3240, 3200, 3210, 3230, 3130, 3140
The “W” designates a writing-intensive course.
The Support You’ll Find
Brooklyn College is an integral part of the cultural and artistic energy of New York City. Our faculty members in the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures offer incomparable expertise and tremendous talent, and each brings a unique perspective to their teaching and mentoring in and out of the classroom.
Internships and Employers
Through job fairs, the internship database, and internship panels, the Magner Career Center gives students in the Russian B.A. program access to career opportunities at a wide variety of employers, including:
- McGraw Hill
- Mount Sinai Health System
- New York City Department of Education
- New York City Human Resources Administration
- New York City Teaching Fellows
- Sanctuary for Families
- United Nations
- United States Army
