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Program checklist · Modern Languages and Literatures: Russian

Modern Languages and Literatures: Russian

Swarthmore College · Swarthmore, PA

A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.

Program
Award
Modern Languages and Literatures: Russian
CIP
16.0402
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
216287
CourseShelf checklist
CK_216287_c684ad56
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

The Academic Program

0 items

    Russian in Combination with Other Programs

    0 items

      First Course Recommendations

      0 items

        Course Major

        0 items

          Requirements

          5 items
          1. RUSS 004
            Intermediate Intensive Russian
            As published: “(unless placed higher)”
            1.5
          2. RUSS 010
            Advanced Russian
            As published: “and/or RUSS 011 , RUSS 012 , RUSS 018 , RUSS 019 (or equivalent course taken in Russia)”
            1
          3. One survey course: RUSS 013 or RUSS 014
            Not resolved to a course
          4. Four content credits: RUSS 013-RUSS 086 . At least one full content credit may be earned through: two half-credit attachments to these in-translation courses; the attachments include RUSS 091 (Seminar Attachment), RUSS 093 (Directed Reading), or RUSS 094 (Independent Study). Credit from study abroad may be used toward 3 of these credits.
            Not resolved to a course
          5. One two-credit seminar: RUSS 100 and above.
            Not resolved to a course

          Acceptance Criteria

          0 items

            Thesis / Culminating Exercise

            0 items

              Course Minor

              0 items

                Requirements for a minor in course in Russian

                5 items
                1. RUSS 004
                  Intermediate Intensive Russian
                  As published: “(unless placed higher)”
                  1.5
                2. RUSS 010
                  Advanced Russian
                  As published: “or RUSS 011 , RUSS 012 , RUSS 018 or RUSS 019 (or equivalent course taught in Russia)”
                  1
                3. One survey course: RUSS 013 or RUSS 014
                  Not resolved to a course
                4. Two content credits: RUSS 013 -RUSS 086 or one content credit (RUSS 013 -RUSS 086 ) plus an attachment. (Credit from study abroad may be used toward all content credits.)
                  Not resolved to a course
                5. One two-credit seminar: RUSS 100 and above or the equivalent: a content course with the Seminar Attachment, RUSS 091 .
                  Not resolved to a course

                Honors Major

                0 items

                  Prerequisites for Majors

                  7 items
                  1. RUSS 004
                    Intermediate Intensive Russian
                    As published: “(unless placed higher)”
                    1.5
                  2. RUSS 010
                    Advanced Russian
                    As published: “and/or RUSS 011 , RUSS 012 , RUSS 018 or RUSS 019 (or equivalent course in Russia)”
                    1
                  3. One survey course: RUSS 013 or RUSS 014
                    Not resolved to a course
                  4. Four content credits: RUSS 013-RUSS 086. At least one full content credit must be earned through: RUSS 091 (Seminar Attachment); RUSS 093 (Directed Reading), RUSS 094 (Independent Study), and regular half or full credit course attachments may also count here. Credit from study abroad may be used toward 3 of these credits. For student who choose not to emphasize literature, one Russian history course may be used to fulfill one content credit. Possible courses include HIST 038 and HIST 039 . Students should consult Russian Section Faculty regarding attachments to these courses.
                    Not resolved to a course
                  5. At least one two-credit seminar: RUSS 100 and above.
                    Not resolved to a course
                  6. The minimum grade for acceptance into the Honors Program is “B” level work in Russian language courses taken at Swarthmore and in RUSS 011 or its equivalent.
                    Not resolved to a course
                  7. The selection of coursework for Honors Preparation will be decided in consultation with Russian Section Faculty.
                    Not resolved to a course

                  Senior Honors Study

                  3 items
                  1. Honors majors write three 3,000-3,500 word papers in Russian, one for each honors preparation, or else one 6,000-word paper which integrates the three honors preparations. These three papers (or one long paper) become part of the portfolio presented to the external examiners, along with the syllabi of the three (2-credit) honors preparations and any other relevant material.
                    Not resolved to a course
                  2. Minors will be expected to write one 3,000-3,500-word paper in Russian. This paper will become part of the portfolio presented to the examiner along with the syllabus of the (2-credit) honors preparation and any other relevant material.
                    Not resolved to a course
                  3. Majors will take three three-hour written examinations in Russian prepared by external examiners, plus one half-hour oral exam for each, based on the contents of the written examination and materials submitted in the portfolio. Minors will take one three-hour written examination prepared by an external examiner and one half-hour oral examination based on the written examination and materials submitted in the portfolio.
                    Not resolved to a course

                  Honors Minor

                  0 items

                    Prerequisites for Minors

                    6 items
                    1. RUSS 004
                      Intermediate Intensive Russian
                      As published: “(unless placed higher)”
                      1.5
                    2. RUSS 010
                      Advanced Russian
                      As published: “or RUSS 011 , RUSS 012 , RUSS 018 , RUSS 019 (or equivalent course in Russia)”
                      1
                    3. One survey course: RUSS 013 or RUSS 014
                      Not resolved to a course
                    4. One content credit (RUSS 013 -RUSS 086 ) plus an attachment (Credit from study abroad may be used toward all content credits)
                      Not resolved to a course
                    5. One two-credit seminar: RUSS 100 and above.
                      Not resolved to a course
                    6. Selection of coursework for the Honors preparation will be decided in consultation with Russian Section Faculty.
                      Not resolved to a course

                    Special Major

                    0 items

                      Special Major in Linguistics and Languages

                      0 items

                        Study Abroad

                        0 items

                          Summer Opportunities

                          0 items

                            Life After Swarthmore

                            0 items

                              Graduate School and Other Study

                              0 items

                                Career Options/Opportunities

                                0 items

                                  Russian Courses

                                  43 items
                                  1. RUSS 001
                                    1.5
                                  2. RUSS 002
                                    1.5
                                  3. RUSS 003
                                    1.5
                                  4. RUSS 004
                                    1.5
                                  5. RUSS 005
                                    1
                                  6. RUSS 006A
                                    0.5
                                  7. RUSS 007
                                    1
                                  8. RUSS 008A
                                    0.5
                                  9. RUSS 009
                                    0.5-1
                                  10. RUSS 010
                                    1
                                  11. RUSS 011
                                    Introduction to Russian Culture
                                    Not resolved to a course
                                  12. RUSS 012
                                    1
                                  13. RUSS 012A
                                    5
                                  14. RUSS 013
                                    1
                                  15. RUSS 013A
                                    Attachment: The Russian Novel
                                    Not resolved to a course
                                  16. RUSS 014
                                    1
                                  17. RUSS 014A
                                    0.5
                                  18. RUSS 015
                                    1
                                  19. RUSS 016A
                                  20. RUSS 017
                                    1
                                  21. RUSS 018
                                  22. RUSS 018A
                                    0.5
                                  23. RUSS 019
                                    1
                                  24. RUSS 021
                                    1
                                  25. RUSS 021A
                                    5
                                  26. RUSS 023
                                    1
                                  27. RUSS 026
                                    1
                                  28. RUSS 033
                                    1
                                  29. RUSS 035
                                    1
                                  30. RUSS 037
                                    1
                                  31. RUSS 041
                                    1
                                  32. RUSS 041A
                                    5
                                  33. RUSS 043
                                    1
                                  34. RUSS 047
                                    1
                                  35. RUSS 047A
                                    5
                                  36. RUSS 053
                                    1
                                  37. RUSS 063
                                    1
                                  38. RUSS 070
                                    1
                                  39. RUSS 079
                                    0.5
                                  40. RUSS 086
                                    1
                                  41. RUSS 091
                                    1
                                  42. RUSS 093
                                    0.5-1
                                  43. RUSS 094
                                    1

                                  Seminars

                                  22 items
                                  1. RUSS 101
                                    2
                                  2. RUSS 102
                                    2
                                  3. RUSS 103
                                    2
                                  4. RUSS 104
                                    2
                                  5. RUSS 105
                                    2
                                  6. RUSS 106
                                    2
                                  7. RUSS 107
                                    2
                                  8. RUSS 108
                                    2
                                  9. RUSS 109
                                    2
                                  10. RUSS 110
                                    2
                                  11. RUSS 111
                                    2
                                  12. RUSS 112
                                    2
                                  13. RUSS 113
                                    2
                                  14. RUSS 114
                                    2
                                  15. RUSS 115
                                    1
                                  16. RUSS 116
                                    2
                                  17. RUSS 117
                                    2
                                  18. RUSS 118
                                    2
                                  19. RUSS 119
                                    2
                                  20. RUSS 120
                                    2
                                  21. RUSS 121
                                    2
                                  22. RUSS 122
                                    1

                                  Russian Courses Not Currently Offered

                                  10 items
                                  1. RUSS 012A
                                    5
                                  2. RUSS 016A
                                  3. RUSS 024
                                    1
                                  4. RUSS 025
                                    1
                                  5. RUSS 033
                                    1
                                  6. RUSS 041
                                    1
                                  7. RUSS 042
                                    1
                                  8. RUSS 045
                                    1
                                  9. RUSS 067
                                    1
                                  10. RUSS 075
                                    1
                                  Source. Swarthmore College, catalog 2026-2027 — https://catalog.swarthmore.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=32&poid=2571. Captured page pages/0048.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.