Soviet and Eurasian Studies (SOV) Undergraduate Programs
272 STEWART HALL/(320) 308-4832
Also see College of Social Sciences descriptions and requirements.
Programs at a Glance
Degree programs
- Minor – Soviet and Eurasian Studies
(See this section and the section on the College of Social Sciences for more information.)
Director: Richard Lewis
Faculty: Banian, Blinnikov,
R. Lewis, Lindsey, Mikolchak
The Soviet and Eurasian Studies minor provides an opportunity to acquire an understanding from a policy perspective. The program is based on the assumption that the Soviet system can best be understood by analyzing Soviet perceptions of the system and the people within it. Russian language study is central to the minor.
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science
Non-teaching Minor (26)
Students must take the following courses: SOV 100; RUSS 101, 102; SOV
410-510. 14 Cr.
The remaining 12 credits may be chosen from at least three of these areas:
HIST 434-534; GEOG 378; POL 332; RUSS 201, 202.
Cognates: 3 credits of cognate coursework may be substituted for three
credits of electives: ECON 360.
