BA in Russian Language & Literature

Students entering with advanced standing in Russian must complete a minimum of six principal courses in Russian at Boston University. Courses may be credited toward the major only if a grade of C or higher is earned.

Required Courses

  1. Two of the following: CAS LX 250, CAS LL/XL 222, LL/XL 223, LL/XL 224, XL 225. CAS CC 101 and 102 together may be substituted for CAS XL 222. (Comparative literature courses carried LL numbers through Spring 2009 and converted to XL numbers as of Fall 2009. For degree purposes, LL and XL courses are identical).
  2. Four advanced language courses: CAS LR 303, 304, 403, 404.
  3. CAS LR 250 and LR 282.
  4. Three literature courses: CAS LR 350, 351, and one additional course numbered LR 450 or higher.
  5. One from among CAS LR 280, 281, 283, or 289; and one from other LR courses, 300 level and above; or a related course from another department chosen with the written approval of the advisor.