Bachelor of Russian at University of Florida

University of Florida

United States of America, Gainesville

University Rank:#212

Study Russian at University of Florida, a Bachelor degree offered at its main campus in Gainesville , United States of America. This Full Time program is delivered on campus in English and takes approximately 4 years to complete. Students benefit from a structured learning experience designed to build both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The next intake is scheduled for January 9, 2027.

About Bachelor of Russian

The B.A. in Foreign Languages and Literatures (FLL) provides students with a comprehensive knowledge of a specific language (or languages) and advanced familiarity with the cultural practices and traditions associated with the language(s) of specialization. The major in FLL enhances critical thinking and communication skills, and provides students with a cross-cultural understanding of our contemporary world. The program allows students the flexibility to explore a single or dual language specialization as well as the opportunity to study culture through interdisciplinary fields of critical concentration, such as Comparative Cultural Studies, Film and Visual Culture, Intensive Area Studies, Literary Studies, and Medieval and Early Modern Studies. A major in FLL offers an excellent basis for a variety of careers, including graduate study in an area of foreign language and culture and/or in the humanities and social sciences, as well as careers in education, international development, diplomacy and government, national security, communications, law, journalism, arts and culture, publishing, and global business. Participation in UF study-abroad programs or a UF approved program is highly encouraged.

Foreign Languages and Literatures Options

Students can tailor their program of study to fit their personal and career goals, be it reading Tolstoy in the original or tapping into one of the hottest emerging global markets. Majors also receive priority placement in our popular study-abroad programs in Moscow.

Completed alone or in combination with a second major, the Russian specialization of the Foreign Languages and Literatures major prepares students for a variety of careers, including law, government, national security, international relations, business, education and graduate programs in the humanities and social sciences. Beyond this, it equips students with analytical skills essential for performing effectively in today's multicultural world.

Small class sizes and an outstanding professional teaching staff ensure that students have every opportunity to learn and excel.

Students who intend to pursue the Russian specialization or a Russian minor should consult the undergraduate coordinator for Russian studies as soon as possible.

Coursework for the Major

The Russian specialization in Foreign Languages and Literatures consists of preparatory language study at the beginning and Intermediate levels and 33 hours of advanced language, literature, and culture study in the upper division, at least 30 of which must be at the 3000/4000 level. Majors may take one 3 credit course at a lower level in Russian Literature and Culture in English with the approval of the undergraduate coordinator.

All coursework for the major must be completed with minimum grades of C.

Required Foundation Coursework | 18 Credits

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
RUS 1130	Introduction to Russian Language and Culture 1	5
RUS 1131	Introduction to Russian Language and Culture 2	5
RUS 2220	Intermediate Russian 1	4
RUS 3400	Intermediate Russian 2	4
Total Credits	18

Required Core Coursework | 33 Credits

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Advanced Language
RUS 4501	Russian Studies Research Seminar	3
RUS 4000	Advanced Russian 1	3
RUS 4001	Advanced Russian 2	3
Advanced Elective Coursework
Language, Literature, Culture in Russian
Select 6 credits with at least 3 credits at the 4000 level:	6
RUS 3240	Oral Practice in Russian
RUS 4300	Advanced Grammar and Composition
RUS 4411	Advanced Oral Practice
RUS 4502	Language and Culture of the Russian Business World
RUS 4503	Theory and Practice of Russian-English Translation 1
RUS 4504	Theory and Practice of Russian-English Translation 2
RUS 4700	Structure of the Russian Language
RUS 4780	Corrective Phonetics and Intonation
RUS 4905	Individual Work in Russian
RUS 4911	Undergraduate Research in Russian Language
RUS 4930	Special Topics in Russian
RUS 4956	Overseas Studies
RUW 3101	Reading Russian Literature
RUW 4301	Russian Drama and Poetry
RUW 4341	Russian Media Culture
RUW 4370	Russian Short Prose
RUW 4630	Reading Eugene Onegin: Pushkin and Nabokov
RUW 4911	Undergraduate Research in Russian Studies, Target Language
RUW 4932	Selected Readings in Russian
Russian Literature and Culture in English
Select 9 credits minimum:	9
RUT 3101	Russian Masterpieces
RUT 3441	Tolstoy and Dostoevsky
RUT 3442	Themes from Russian Literature
RUT 3443	War and Peace
RUT 3452	Russian Literature of the Twentieth Century
RUT 3500	Russian Cultural Heritage
RUT 3501	Contemporary Russian Culture and Society
RUT 3503	Violence and Terror in the Russian Experience
RUT 3504	Russia Today
RUT 3506	Creative Lives: Writers, Artists, and Extraordinary People
RUT 3514	Russian Fairy Tales
RUT 3524	Russia through Film
RUT 3530	Russia's Struggle with Nature: Legacies of Destruction and Preservation
RUT 3600	The Twentieth Century through Slavic Eyes
RUT 3930	Variable Topics in Russian Studies
RUT 4440	Pushkin and Gogol
RUT 4450	Russian Modernism
RUT 4911	Undergraduate Research in Russian Studies, English Translation
RUT 4930	Variable Topics in Russian Studies
Critical Concentration
Select 9 credits from one concentration: ¹	9
Intensive Area Studies: Russian ²
Comparative Cultural Studies
Film and Visual Culture
Literary Studies
Medieval and Early Modern Studies
Total Credits	33

¹: Although courses may appear in more than one group they may be counted toward only one group.
²: Recommended for those planning to pursue careers requiring advanced level skills in Russian or graduate work in Russian Studies.

Overseas Study

Students are encouraged to consider the UF summer program in Russian language and culture at Moscow State University in Russia.

Research

Students with an upper-division GPA of 3.5 are encouraged to write a thesis for high or highest honors at graduation.

The Foreign Languages and Literatures (FLL) major enables students to achieve communicative competence in their language(s) of specialization. Students will become knowledgeable in the culture and literature and/or linguistics associated with their language area(s) such that they will be able to critically analyze and evaluate authentic sources in the target language(s) and formulate independent, critical perspectives in the target language(s). Further, students will learn the intercultural skills and practical know-how necessary to negotiate traveling, studying, and living in the target culture(s).

Before Graduating Students Must

Satisfy the Florida statutes for the College-Level Academic Skills Requirement.
Complete requirements for the baccalaureate degree, as determined by faculty.
Achieve one or more of the following, as determined by their specialization within the FLL program: an acceptable score on a language proficiency test and/or a satisfactory faculty evaluation of a term paper, final project, or oral presentation completed for a selected advanced course.

Students in the Major Will Learn to

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

Content

Describe and define cultural concepts, literary production, and/or linguistic structure in language(s) of specialization.

Critical Thinking

Analyze, interpret, and evaluate texts according to their cultural, literary and/or linguistic content.

Communication

Express critical competence in relation to the culture(s) of specialization through performance of comprehensive analysis in written and oral form.
Display oral and written proficiency in language(s) of specialization.

Curriculum Map

I = Introduced; R = Reinforced; A = Assessed

Academic Learning Compact 4
Courses	SLO 1	SLO 2	SLO 3	SLO 4
Category A¹	I, R	I	I	I, R, A
Category B²	I, R, A	I, R, A	I, R, A

¹: Courses focus on the acquisition of the language(s) of specialization at the advanced level.
²: Courses address literary, cultural, cinematic, historical, and/or social questions.

Assessment Types

Proficiency exams
Term papers or final projects
Oral presentations

Disciplines

Liberal Arts and Sciences

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Russian at University of Florida

Entry Requirements

Applicants who should complete the SSAR:

Attended a high school regionally accredited in the United States for at least three years.
Attended a DODEA (Department of Defense Education Activity) school.

Applicants who should not complete the SSAR:

Attended a secondary school located outside the United States for more than one semester.
Studied a curriculum that did not follow the standard U.S. system.

Required: At least three full years of your most recent secondary school transcripts, including courses in progress (grades 9, 10 and 11 + senior schedule) in both the native language of instruction and a word for word certified English translation (if applicable). Unofficial transcripts are accepted electronically via the status Check Status page for the review process, while official transcripts and translations are required upon enrollment.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 80

English Program Requirements

All applicants, regardless of citizenship, must demonstrate English proficiency. English proficiency examination results, such as TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test, are encouraged for non-native English speakers, but are not required for freshman admission. SAT or ACT results are required for all freshman applicants.

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Russian at University of Florida

How to Apply for Bachelor of Russian at University of Florida

A copy of your transcript for any school you have attended with the grades you have earned
A list of your high school activities including jobs, clubs, sports, community service, etc.
Information about your parent(s) or guardian(s), such as educational background, occupation and employer information

Add UF as a university to receive your application and review our specific application requirements.

Fill in your profile information. Your profile is where you'll enter information that will be sent to all schools to which you apply. The University of Florida requires the following sections:

Information about who you are and how to contact you, your address, citizenship, high school and family information
Current-year coursework
Honors and distinctions
Activities and experiences

Complete the UF Supplement. This includes a few additional short-answer questions so that we can learn more about you when reviewing your application.

Complete the essay questions. The essay helps our admissions staff get to know you better. Use this space to tell us something about yourself that we wouldn’t learn elsewhere in your application. And remember, the best essay topic for you is going to be the one that you are most excited to write about.

Once you have submitted your application, a link will appear on your status page to create your Student Self-Reported Academic Record (SSAR). List your high school courses and grades exactly as they appear on your transcript. You must complete the SSAR by December 1 for your application to be complete. If you begin the SSAR separately before submitting your UF application, be sure to link it to your application once your application has been submitted.

Submit your test scores to UF no later than December 15. You may either self-report your SAT and/or ACT scores through your application status page or send official scores from the testing agency. Since accuracy is critical, students who choose to self-report should have a copy of their SAT/ACT score report(s) available to reference when submitting their scores. Because UF superscores both the SAT and ACT, we encourage you to submit scores for all SAT or ACT tests you have taken. If admitted, students who have self-reported their scores in the admissions process will be required to submit official scores from the testing agency to UF by May 1. UF Institutional Codes:

You may request to begin your studies in either the Summer B or Fall term. The term requested DOES NOT affect the consideration of your application. If you are admitted, we will try to offer you the term you requested, but space limitations may mean you receive an offer for a different term.

When you submit your application, pay the $30 nonrefundable fee by credit card unless you qualify for a fee waiver. In both the Common and Coalition applications, you can indicate in the profile section if you qualify for a fee waiver.

You will receive an email 24-48 hours after submitting your application with instructions to create your MyAdmissions application status credentials. Once completed, you can log in to the MyAdmissions app status portal to keep track of your application status and the materials that UF has received. This is also where you will find the link to create your SSAR.

Bachelor of Russian at University of Florida

University of Florida

United States of America, Gainesville