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2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Russian Studies Minor


Dr. Stephany G. Plecker, Co-Coordinator
Phone: (540) 568-3578
Email: pleckesg@jmu.edu
Website: http://www.jmu.edu/russianstudies

Dr. Colleen Moore, Co-Coordinator
Phone: (540) 568-5938
Email: moor23cm@jmu.edu

This minor offers students a broad, cross disciplinary perspective on Russian culture, history, political institutions, economy and geography. It deepens the students’ understanding and knowledge of the Russian and non-Russian peoples of the former Soviet Union, and prepares them for careers in teaching, government and international business.

The Russian Studies minor requires 18 credits with a minimum of six credits of Russian language. Students must take courses in at least three different disciplines.

Students may include one course from the following:


Total: 18 Credit Hours


Special topics courses can be applied to the minor with approval of the program coordinator. Students may also earn credit by studying in a program in Russia or any of the former Soviet states.