The Russian program offers many means of learning not only a fascinating language but also the ways of life and arts of Russia. Knowledge of language and culture are key to understanding the people of Eurasia. BGSU frequently hosts students, faculty and visitors from Russia. Students have plenty of opportunities to interact both inside and outside of the classroom.

Some Good Reasons to Learn Russian

Career Opportunities

The need for individuals competent in Russian is expanding rapidly in both the public and private sectors, and there is every indication that it will continue to increase.Despite opportunities opening up for Americans with Russian language skills, the number of qualified persons is declining. Therefore, BGSU graduates with Russian have good employment prospects. Students are prepared for careers in such fields as intercultural communications consulting, international office management, international trade, law, library science, politics, teaching, translation and travel. Some of these fields require additional professional training, but international specialization in these fields is impossible without Russian language and culture skills.

Curriculum

Official BGSU major requirements

BGSU is the only public institution in northern Ohio to offer a full, four-year course of study in Russian culture and language. The Russian major provides a quality liberal arts education combined with language and learning skills. Students are able to take advantage of many learning facilities including excellent library, computer and Language Learning Center facilities. In comparison with others on a national scale, BGSU students have recorded above-average performance on standardized Russian tests. Students receive individual attention in and out of class.

Students can take courses with no previous Russian knowledge or receive advanced placement if they have sufficient background in the language. The four-year Russian language and culture core features intermediate to advanced-level courses in reading, translation, Russian for business and journalism. The program also has six culture and literature courses- in English and Russian- a film and poetry course that suit a variety of interests.

Special Features

An international business minor is offered through the College of Business Administration for interested Russian majors. The minor requires an additional 21-24 credit hours and includes courses such as Introduction to Multinational Business, International Business Transactions, International Marketing, International Trade and Finance and International Financial Management.

The program encourages undergraduate research projects.

Students take part in cultural and social events sponsored by the Russian Club, International Careers Network, and other organizations. BGSU also has a Dobro Slovo National Slavic Honor Society chapter which inducts qualified juniors and seniors.

Why Study Russian?

Special features of the BGSU Russian program are:

· A full, four-year program of language and culture study--one of the best in Ohio.

· Personally tailored study abroad options.

· Small class size and personal attention.

· Campus-wide opportunities for learning more about Russia and meeting Russians.

The Russian program has an associated Russian Club and honor society, the Dobro Slovo National Slavic Honor Society.

Language is a key part of culture studies and a valuable enhancement to many other fields, such as environmental studies, journalism, history, social work, art, and business. The Russian program at Bowling Green can help prepare you for growing opportunities in Russian affairs or give you an edge in another field you choose.

Other Information

Russian Career Information
Russian Curriculum Guide