Russian Studies, Minor
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Program Overview
Learning another language is one of the most valuable skills you can possess. As a minor in Russian studies, you will increase your knowledge and understanding of the Russian world and literature. This program will also complement your chosen major with international perspectives.
Minor Details
The program information listed here reflects the approved curriculum for the 2025–26 academic year per the Brooklyn College Bulletin. Bulletins from past academic years can be found here.
Minor Requirements (15 Credits)
A program of 15 credits as follows:
- A minimum of nine credits in advanced courses in Russian 1030 and above
- With permission of the chair, two of the following courses may be applied toward the minor: History 3070, 3252, 3254; Modern Languages and Literatures 1310, 2012, 2015, 2150, 2610, 3210, 3360, 4500; Political Science 3303, 3309.
It is recommended that the students meet with a department adviser to plan a coherent program of study.
Students might choose a sequence of courses constituting a general survey of
- Russian literature;
- translation studies; or
- Russian for business
All courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
A minimum of nine credits must be completed at Brooklyn College.
The department chair, with the approval of the department’s curriculum committee, may allow substitutions for one or more of the requirements consistent with the educational goals of the program.