Requirements for the Major in Russian
Honors in the Major in Russian
Distinction in the Major in Russian
Requirements for the Major in Polish
Honors in the Major in Polish
Distinction in the Major in Polish
Courses
1432 Van Hise Hall, 1220 Linden Drive, Madison, WI 53706; 608/262-3498; slavic@slavic.wisc.edu; http://slavic.lss.wisc.edu
Professors Bethea, Dolinin, Filipowicz, Kornblatt, Longinovic, Shcheglov; Associate Professor Danaher; Assistant Professor, Reynolds; Lecturers Lapina, Miernowska
As administrative roles in the department change, sometimes from semester to semester, students may reach the person serving as undergraduate advisor or department chair by calling the department at 262-3498 or sending an e-mail to one of the addresses below.
Department chair: Chair@slavic.wisc.edu
Undergraduate advisor: UGadvisor@slavic.wisc.edu
Russian placement advisor: Russian@slavic.wisc.edu
Polish placement advisor: Polish@slavic.wisc.edu
Honors advisor: Honors@slavic.wisc.edu
Faculty diversity liaison: Diversity@slavic.wisc.edu
The elementary courses in Russian and Polish are planned to meet the needs of those who begin to study the language in college and those who have begun to study it in high school. One unit (year) of high school work is roughly equivalent to one semester of college work, but all entering students who want to continue their study of Russian or Polish are assigned to courses on the basis of placement tests. These tests may admit a student to a more advanced course, but they give no credit toward graduation. Students should speak with their instructor regarding retroactive credits during the first week of class.
To declare a major in Russian or Polish, students should make an appointment with the undergraduate advisor (UGadvisor@slavic.wisc.edu); or call 262-3498.
Students planning to go on to graduate work in Slavic languages and literature should note the requirement in the Ph.D. program in Slavic that a student acquire reading knowledge of French or German. For graduate programs, see the Graduate School Catalog.
The Russian major requires 20 credits in language courses above Slavic 204 to include 275-276, 315-316, 321-322. Students then must choose one of three tracks:
The track in Russian language and literature requires:
20 credits in language courses above Slavic 204 to include 275-276, 315-316, 321-322
One course from 405, 420, 421, 422, 424, 440 (must be taken after completing Slavic 276) for 4 credits
Littrans 233 or 234 for 4 credits*;
Both Littrans 203** and 204**, each for 4 credits. (Students who take Littrans 201 or 202 before declaring the major should consult with the advisor.)
*Littrans 233 and 234 are not language courses. They have the prerequisite of sophomore standing or permission of the instructor.
**Littrans 203/204 are open to freshmen; they may be used to meet the literature (humanities) breadth requirement of the L curriculum. Littrans 203 and 204, in addition, fulfill the Communication Part B writing requirement. It is preferable to take these Littrans courses in numerical sequence, though they may be taken out of sequence. Although Littrans 203/204 count toward total credits required for the major, they also count as part of the 80 credits that must be earned outside the department.
All students are required to fulfill the L&S requirement of at least 15 credits of upper-level work in the major completed in residence. For the Russian major, Slavic 275-276, 309, 310, 315-316, 321-322, 405, 415, 420, 421, 422, 424, 430, 440, 444, 456, 458, 532, 535, 681, 682, 699, and 704 count toward this requirement.
Note: Students majoring in Russian language and literature are eligible to earn the Certificate in Russian, East European, and Central Asia Studies.
The track in Russian language and civilization requires:
20 credits in Russian language above Slavic 204 to include: 275-276, 315-316, 321-322
Culture course Littrans 233 or 234 for 4 credits*;
Civilization course Slavic 253
Area studies courses: 9 credits in area studies courses including any of the following or other courses as approved by the advisor:
Littrans 233 or 234 (whichever is not taken to fulfill the culture requirement cited above)*Littrans 233 and 234 are not language courses. They have the prerequisite of sophomore standing or permission of the instructor.
**These courses are eligible only when the topics course focuses on Russia.
For credit toward fulfillment of the area studies requirement for this major track, in each of these courses, students majoring in Russian language and civilization must read original Russian sources for their course papers and cite these Russian sources in the original in their papers. To earn credit for the fulfillment of this requirement, students must also submit their papers to the Russian advisor. Students may take these courses for credit toward the area studies requirement of the Russian language and civilization major no earlier than the second semester of third-year Russian language (i.e., after completing Slavic 275). Courses fulfilling this requirement may also be taken in study abroad in the UW-Madison study abroad program in Russia (consult with the major advisor for more information).
Area studies courses fulfilling requirement 3 above count toward total credits required for the major and also count as part of the 80 credits that must be earned outside the department (except for Littrans 233/234).
All students are required to fulfill the L&S requirement of at least 15 credits of upper-level work in the major completed in residence. For the Russian major, Slavic 275-276, 309, 310, 315-316, 321-322, 405, 415, 420, 421, 422, 424, 430, 440, 444, 456, 458, 532, 535, 681, 682, 699, and 704 count toward this requirement.
Note: Students majoring in Russian language and civilization are not eligible to earn the Certificate in Russian, Eastern European, and Central Asian Studies administered by the Center for Russia, East Europe, and Central Asia (CREECA), if they are focusing on Russia for the certificate. If they focus on Eastern Europe or Central Asia, they may also get the certificate.
Students who are native speakers of Russian may elect a major in Russian. They are required to take 36 credits of courses in Russian language and literature. Students electing this major must take Slavic 275/276, 315/316, and 321/322 unless they place out of these courses. If they place out of any of these courses, they must take additional credits in Russian literature. This track requires the following courses:
20 credits in Russian language above Slavic 204, to include 275-276, 315-316, 321-322, unless waived from these courses; in which case the balance of 20 credits must be taken in advanced Russian language and literature courses (courses numbered Slavic 400 and higher);
Culture course Littrans 233* or 234* for 4 credits each
Both Littrans 203 and 204 for 4 credits each;
At least one 400-level Slavic course in Russian literature for 4 credits
*Littrans 233 and 234 are not language courses. They have the prerequisite of sophomore standing or permission of the instructor.
All students are required to fulfill the L&S requirement of 15 credits of upper-level work in the major taken in residence. For the Russian major, Slavic 275-276, 309, 310, 315-316, 321-322, 405, 415, 420, 421, 422, 424, 430, 440, 444, 456, 458, 532, 535, 681, 682, 699 and 704 count toward this requirement.
Students wishing to complete the requirements for Honors in the Major in Russian, in any of the three majors tracks, must apply to the department honors advisor (Honors@slavic.wisc.edu). Candidates for Honors in the Major in Russian are required, in addition to meeting the general Russian major requirements, to take a minimum of 20 honors credits in courses beyond Slavic 204 in the following courses: Slavic 275, 276, 321, 322 except in those cases when students take these courses on study abroad or in a summer study program. Student pursuing the Honors in the Major in Russian must earn an overall GPA of at least 3.3 in all courses taken at UW-Madison.
In addition, a Senior Honors Thesis of 6 credits, Slavic 681 and 682, is required. Honors candidates are required to maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.5, both for courses taken for honors credit, and for all other courses beyond Slavic 204 taken in the department. These students are held to a higher standard than other students in the classes, and are expected to meet frequently with the honors advisor, who monitors them closely as they complete their departmental major requirements. Students seeking honors in the major in Russian must also work closely with their instructors and the honors thesis advisor. Honors candidates are required to enroll for the honors thesis in the semester before they begin the yearlong thesis sequence (Slavic 681/682).
With the permission of the department honors advisor, students who are not in any of the honors programs may work toward Distinction in the Major in Russian. Distinction in the Major may be granted for any student who has a 3.5 grade point average in the major, and who has submitted an acceptable senior thesis.
The Polish major requires:
9 credits in Polish language above Slavic 208: Slavic 277, 278, 331, 332;
Slavic 302: Polish literature in Polish;
6 credits in literature in translation: One of either Littrans 215 or Littrans 471 (both offered for 3 credits each); AND one of either Littrans 216 or Littrans 473;
Culture and area studies: 6 credits in Polish and East European culture and area studies from among the following courses: Slavic 254, 370, 444, Littrans 229, 241, 242, 247*, 265, History 425, and other courses related to Poland with the approval of the advisor, including courses taken abroad on Polish history, society, politics, economy, and so forth.
*Littrans 247 is a topics course and the topic must be approved by the advisor for the Polish major for credit toward the major.
All students must fulfill the L&S requirement of 15 credits of upper-level work in the major completed in residence. For the Polish major, Slavic 277-278, 307, 308, 331-332; and Lit-trans 471, 473 count toward this requirement.
Students seeking Honors in the Major in Polish must apply to the departmental honors advisor (honors@slavic.wisc.edu). Honors in the Major candidates are required, in addition to meeting the general Polish major requirements, to take 9 credits in Polish language courses above Slavic 208 for honors credit, choosing from among Slavic 277, 278, 331, 332. This requirement is waived for students who take some of these courses while on study abroad in Poland. In addition, students seeking Honors in the Major in Polish must take Slavic 302 for honors credit and must write a senior honors thesis for 6 credits (Slavic 681/682). Student pursuing the Honors in the Major in Polish must earn an overall GPA of at least 3.3 in all courses taken at UW-Madison.
With the permission of the department honors advisor (Honors@slavic.wisc.edu), students who are not in any of the honors programs may work toward Distinction in the Major in Polish. Distinction in the Major may be granted for any student who has a 3.5 grade point average in the major, and who has submitted an acceptable senior thesis.
Occasionally offered courses. (Check with the department to see when these courses will be offered.)
Slavic (Russian) 103, 210, 323, 324, 350, 391, 392, 405, 415, 430, 456, 458, 511; Slavic (Serbo-Croatian) 460, 550; Slavic (Czech) 351, 352, 530; Slavic (Hungarian) 361, 362, 403, 404.
All classes listed in the course descriptions section will be offered regularly unless otherwise noted.
See also classes in Literature in Translation: 201/203, 202/204, 205, 206, 215, 216, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 229, 233, 234, 240, 241, 242.
101 First Semester Russian. I; 4 cr (E). Five hours a week focusing on speaking, listening, reading and writing Russian, with an introduction to Russian culture. No previous knowledge of Russian expected. P: Open to Fr.
102 Second Semester Russian. II; 4 cr (E). Continuation of Slavic 101. P: Slavic 101 or equiv. Open to Fr.
111 First Semester Polish. Alt yrs.; I; 4 cr (E). For students who have not studied Polish. P: Open to Fr.
112 Second Semester Polish. Alt yrs.; II; 4 cr (E). P: Slavic 111. Open to Fr.
115 First Semester Czech. Alt yrs.; I; 4 cr (E). Designed to help students acquire proficiency in Czech through understanding, speaking, reading and writing. For students who have not previously studied Czech. P: Open to Fr.
116 Second Semester Czech. Alt yrs.; II; 4 cr (E). Designed to help students acquire proficiency in Czech through understanding, speaking, reading and writing. For students who have not previously studied Czech. Continuation of Slavic 115. P: Slavic 115 or equiv.
141 First Semester Serbo-Croatian. I; 3 cr (E). Designed to develop the primary language skills in Serbo-Croation (speaking, listening/understanding, reading, and writing). For students who have not previously studied Serbo-Croatian. P: Open to Fr.
142 Second Semester Serbo-Croatian. II; 3 cr (E). Designed as a follow-up course to 141 as students continue to develop skills in Serbo-Croatian (speaking, listening/understanding, reading, and writing). P: Slavic 141 or equiv. Open to Fr.
181 Russian Honors Tutorial for Slavic 101. I; 1 cr (E). P: Con reg for hon cr in Slavic 101. Open to Fr.
182 Russian Honors Tutorial for Slavic 102. II; 1 cr (E). P: Con reg for hon cr in Slavic 102. Open to Fr.
203 Third Semester Russian. I; 4 cr (I). Five hours a week focusing on speaking, listening, reading and writing Russian, with continued study of Russian culture. P: Slavic 102 or equiv. Open to Fr.
204 Fourth Semester Russian. II; 4 cr (I). Continuation of Slavic 203. P: Slavic 203 or equiv. Open to Fr.
207 Third Semester Polish. Alt yrs.; I; 4 cr (I). Reading, conversation exercises, and grammar review. P: Slavic 112 or cons inst. Open to Fr.
208 Fourth Semester Polish. Alt yrs.; II; 4 cr (I). Reading, conversation exercises, and grammar review. P: Open to Fr.
217 Third Semester Czech. Alt yrs.; I; 4 cr (I). Continuation of Slavic 116. Focus on developing proficiency in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Czech. P: Slavic 116 or cons inst. Open to Fr.
218 Fourth Semester Czech. Alt yrs.; II; 4 cr (I). Continuation of Slavic 217. Designed to develop proficiency in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Czech. P: Slavic 217 or cons inst Open to Fr.
219 The Rise and Fall of Yugoslavia in Literature. I; 3 cr (L-E). Examines the concept of the Yugoslav (South Slavic) imagined community from the perspective of its literature and culture. Issues of cultural differences, multiculturalism and ethnic particularism are examined through the course materials. P: Open to Fr.
242 Literatures and Cultures of Eastern Europe. II; 3 cr (H-E). Introduction to the literature, culture and art of Eastern Europe. P: Open to Fr.
245 Topics in Slavic Literatures. I or II; 3 cr (L-E). Exploration of various topics- periods, genres, individual writers, themes, problems, etc. in Russian and Eastern European literature. P: Open to Fr.
251 Third Semester Serbo-Croatian. I; 3 cr (I). Continuation of 142. Focus on developing proficiency in speaking, understanding, reading and writing Serbo-Croation. P: Slavic 142 or cons inst. Open to Fr.
252 Fourth Semester Serbo-Croatian. II; 3 cr (I). Continuation of 251. Focus on developing proficiency in speaking, understanding, reading and writing Serbo-Croatian. P: Slavic 251 or cons inst. Open to Fr.
253 Russia: An Interdisciplinary Survey. (Crosslisted with Poli Sci, Geog, History) Alt yrs.; 4 cr (Z-E). Comprehensive interdisciplinary survey of Russian civilization from its beginnings through the present day. P: Open to Fr.
254 Eastern Europe: An Interdisciplinary Survey. (Crosslisted with History, Geog, Poli Sci) Alt yrs.; 4 cr (Z-E). Comprehensive interdisciplinary survey of East European culture, society, politics, and literature from its beginnings to the present day. P: Open to Fr.
273 Russian for Russians I. I; 3 cr (I). For students who grew up speaking Russian in the home but need practice reading and writing in Russian. Not recommended for students who have attended a Russian speaking school for more than four years. P: Fluency in spoken Russian. Open to Fr.
274 Russian for Russians II. II; 3 cr (I). For students who grew up speaking Russian in the home but need practice reading and writing in Russian. Not recommended for students who have attended a Russian speaking school for more than four years. P: Fluency in spoken Russian. Open to Fr.
275 Third Year Russian I. I; 3-4 cr (H-A). P: Slavic 118, 204, or equiv.
276 Third Year Russian II. II; 3-4 cr (H-A). P: Slavic 275 or equiv.
277 Third Year Polish I. Alt yrs.; I; 3 cr (A). Review of Polish grammar. Reading, oral practice, and composition. P: Slavic 208 or cons inst.
278 Third Year Polish II. Alt yrs.; II; 3 cr (A). Review of Polish Grammar. Reading, oral practice and composition. P: Slavic 208 or equiv, or cons inst.
283 Russian Honors Tutorial for Slavic 203. I; 1 cr (I). P: Con reg for hon cr in Slavic 203. Open to Fr.
284 Russian Honors Tutorial for Slavic 204. II; 1 cr (I). P: Con reg for hon cr in Slavic 204. Open to Fr.
299 Directed Study. I or II; 1 cr (I). P: Cons inst.
301 Introduction to Intensive Polish. Alt yrs.; I; 3 cr (I). Intensive coverage of the structure of the Polish language to prepare students for independent research. P: Jr st or cons inst.
302 Zarys historii literatury polskiej. Alt yrs.; II; 3 cr (L-I). An overview of the history of Polish literature. P: Slavic 277, Slavic 301 or cons inst.
307 Study Abroad in Poland. 1-4 cr (H-I). P: Slavic 208 or equiv.
308 Polish Culture and Area Studies on Study Abroad. 1-4 cr (H-I). P: Slavic 208 or equiv.
309 Russian Area Studies on Study Abroad. 1-4 cr (H-I). P: Slavic 204 or equiv.
310 Topics in Russian: Study Abroad. I, II; 1-6 cr (D). A course carried with a UW-Madison study abroad program which has no equivalent on this campus. P: Current reg in a UW-Madison study abroad prgm.
315 Russian Language and Culture I. I; 2 cr (D). Emphasizes speaking and listening skills, helping students to converse on different stylistic levels, with varying degrees of formality, according to the rules of Russian speech etiquette. P: Slavic 204 or equiv.
316 Russian Language and Culture II. II; 2 cr (D). Emphasizes speaking and listening skills, helping students to converse on different stylistic levels, with varying degrees of formality, according to the rules of Russian speech etiquette. P: Slavic 275 or equiv.
321 Fourth Year Russian I. I; 4 cr (L-A). P: Slavic 276 or cons inst.
322 Fourth Year Russian II. II; 4 cr (L-A). P: Slavic 321 or cons inst.
325 Eastern Christianity/Russian Orthodoxy in a Global Context. (Crosslisted with Relig St) Irr.; 3 cr (H-I). The course will focus on the history and doctrine of Eastern Christianity from its origins in the early Church through today, with special emphasis placed on the cultural manifestations of Orthodox doctrine, including liturgy, iconography, ritual practice. P: So st.
331 Fourth Year Polish I. I; 3 cr (A). Extensive reading, discussion, composition, and grammar review. P: Slavic 278 or cons inst.
332 Fourth Year Polish II. II; 3 cr (A). Extensive reading, discussion, composition, and grammar review. P: Slavic 331 or cons inst.
341 First Semester Intensive Serbo-Croatian. I; 3 cr (I). Rapid introduction to Serbo-Croatian grammar, reading, and speaking. P: Grad st or cons inst.
342 Uvod u srpsku i hrvatsku literaturu. II; 3 cr (I). This course introduces students to the fundamentals of Serbian and Croatian literature. Students learn how to speak, write and use the basic concepts of literary analysis: character, plot, setting, style, etc. P: Slavic 341, Grad st or cons inst.
350 Special Topics in Russian Language, Literature, and Culture. I or II; 3 cr (A). P: Slavic 275 and 276 or cons inst.
351 First Semester Intensive Czech. Alt yrs.; I; 3 cr (I). Rapid introduction to Czech grammar, reading, and speaking. P: Grad st or cons inst.
352 Second Semester Intensive Czech. Alt yrs.; II; 3 cr (I). Rapid introduction to Czech grammar, reading, and speaking. P: Slavic 351. Grad st or cons inst.
400 Conceptual Metaphor Theory. Alt yrs.; 3 cr (L-A). Introduction to G. Lakoff and M. Johnson's conceptual theory of metaphor and its application to analysis of Slavic languages (especially Russian) and literary texts. P: For Grad stdts only.
405 Women in Russian Literature. I or II; 3-4 cr (L-A). P: Slavic 276 or equiv.
415 Russian Folk Literature. I or II; 3-4 cr (L-A). Main genres of Russian folklore, agricultural calendar, folk beliefs, and the history of Russian folkloristics. P: Slavic 276 or equiv.
420 Chekhov. I or II; 3-4 cr (L-D). P: Slavic 276 or equiv.
421 Gogol. I or II; 3-4 cr (L-A). P: Slavic 276 or equiv.
422 Dostoevsky. I or II; 3-4 cr (L-A). P: Slavic 276 or equiv.
424 Tolstoy. I or II; 3-4 cr (L-A). P: Slavic 276 or equiv.
430 Minor Russian Novelists of the Nineteenth Century. I or II; 3 cr (L-A). P: Slavic 276 or equiv.
439 Russia Today in Literature and Film. I or II; 4 cr (H-A). Students will learn about changing Russian society, as reflected in Russian literature and film from 1985 through the present day. P: Slavic 276 or equiv.
440 Soviet Literature. I or II or SS; 3-4 cr (L-A). P: Slavic 276 or equiv.
441 Third Semester Intensive Serbo-Croation. I; 3 cr (D). Advanced reading and discussion, primarily twentieth century Serbian and Croatian literatures. P: Slavic 342, Grad st or cons inst.
442 Fourth Semester Intensive Serbo-Croation. II; 3 cr (D). Continuation of 403. P: Slavic 441 or cons inst.
444 Slavic and East European Folklore. (Crosslisted with Folklore) I, II; 3 cr (L-D). Oral traditional literature of Eastern Europe: ritual and lyric poetry, epic, and folktale. P: Jr st or cons inst.
449 Istorija srpske i hrvatske literature. Alt yrs.; 3 cr (L-D). Major literary movements of Serbian and Croatian literatures from the medieval period until the formation of the Yugoslav state in 1919. Readings in Serbo-Croatian. P: Slavic 342 or equiv.
451 Third Semester Intensive Czech. Alt yrs.; I; 3 cr (D). Advanced grammar and reading: reading selections from various sources in Czech literature, history, and culture. P: Slavic 352 or cons inst.
452 Fourth Semester Intensive Czech. Alt yrs.; II; 3 cr (D). Continuation of 451, reading selections from twentieth century Czech literature. P: Slavic 451 or cons inst.
454 Moderna srpska i hrvatska literatura. Alt yrs.; 3 cr (L-D). Continuation of Slavic 449, from 1919 until the present. Study of major twentieth-century writers. Readings in Serbo-Croatian. P: Slavic 342 or equiv.
456 Masterpieces of Russian Drama. I or II; 3 cr (L-A). Main dramatists and plays from the end of the eighteenth century to the present. P: Slavic 276 or equiv.
458 Trends in Russian Literary Criticism: The Age of Pushkin to Today. I or II; 3 cr (H-A). P: Slavic 276 or equiv.
470 Historia literatury polskiej do roku 1863. Alt yrs.; 3 cr (L-A). Intensive study of major writers such as Kochanowski, Sep Szarzynski, Krasicki, Mickiewicz, and Slowacki. Readings in Polish. P: Slavic 302.
472 Historia literatury polskiej po roku 1863. Alt yrs.; 3 cr (L-A). A comprehensive survey of Polish literature and its historical background from 1863 to the present. Readings in Polish. P: Slavic 470.
474 Polska tradycja romantyczna. Irr.; 3 cr (L-A). Mickiewicz, Slowacki, Krasinski, Norwid; others. P: Slavic 302.
511 Proseminar—Russian Phonetics. Irr.; 2 cr (H-A). P: Slavic 276 or equiv.
532 History of Russian Theatre. (Crosslisted with Theatre) Irr.; 3 cr (L-D). The history of Russian theatre and related arts (including opera and ballet) with emphasis on performance history. P: Jr st.
681 Senior Honors Thesis. 3 cr (H-A). P: Cons inst.
682 Senior Honors Thesis. 3 cr (H-A). Continuation of 681. P: Cons inst.
699 Directed Study. 1-6 cr (A). P: Jr or Sr st & cons inst.