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Russia, Eastern Europe, and the former Soviet states of Eurasia form one of the most important, troubled, and interesting parts of the world today. It is also an area steeped in rich history and culture. As one of the leading centers for the study of Russia, Eastern Europe and Eurasia, the University of Illinois offers numerous courses on this region's politics, societies, history, languages, and cultures.
The Russian, East European, and Eurasian Center offers an interdisciplinary major and minor in Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies. These programs involve students in the study of an important and complex world area in a manner that draws together the approaches of different disciplines, while at the same time building knowledge in a single discipline. A flexible program, the major and minor in Russian, East European, and Eurasian studies allow the students to construct individual programs of study that suit their interests and career goals, whether they plan to work in the region or on regional issues, go on to graduate study, or simply have personal interest in the area and want a well-rounded undergraduate program. Most classes are relatively small and the students work closely with the director of the Center and other faculty in constructing their programs.
Students are invited to participate in the huge range of events sponsored by the Center: social gatherings, poetry readings, film series, lectures (including by visitors from the region), concerts, and more.
For more detailed information on the REEES undergraduate major and minor or to make an appointment contact the Center at reec@uiuc.edu or 333-1244. |
Graduate Programs REEES MA
Undergraduate
Programs
Certificate in Global Business Culture
REEES Courses Area
Studies Courses Course Offerings—
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MAJOR in RUSSIAN, EAST EUROPEAN, and EURASIAN STUDIES
The aim of the REEES major is to provide students with a knowledge
base in one discipline that will permit them to qualify for graduate study,
an interdisciplinary focus on issues critical to the region, and foundational
language training necessary for professional specialization in the area.
Requirements
The minimum hours of required major and supporting course work for the
REEES major is 48, distributed among three components. The minimum number
of hours required for graduation is 120. Twelve hours of advanced-level
(300 or 400 level) courses in the major must be taken on the Champaign–Urbana
campus. A Major Plan of Study Form must be completed and submitted to
the LAS Student Affairs Office before the end of the fifth semester (60–75
hours).
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| Component 1: Language Requirement Completion of three years of college-level study of Russian or another language of Eastern Europe or Eurasia, or equivalent proficiency. This stipulation may be partially satisfied through fulfillment of the LAS two-year language requirement if a regionally appropriate language is chosen for that purpose. A third year of study, however, is demanded beyond this. If a non-Russian, East European or Eurasian language is selected to meet the LAS requirement, then the three years of Russian, East European or Eurasian language study specified here must be taken in addition to those completed to satisfy the LAS requirement. Only the hours earned in the third, most advanced year of language study are calculated into the degree here, as these represent proficiency beyond that required by all LAS BA degree programs and as the first two years of language study are a prerequisite for the third. Students taking third year Russian may either take Russian 301 and 302 or Russian 301 and 305 (Business Russian) to fulfill component 1. |
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Component 2: REEES
Core Courses:
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| Component 3: Courses
in a single discipline It is not required that these courses be on the study of Russia, Eastern Europe, or Eurasia. Among those disciplines that are most commonly used with this specialization are anthropology, economics, geography, history, political science, Slavic language and literature, and sociology. Among disciplines also used are business administration, comparative literature, education, English, fine arts, French, German, journalism, linguistics, mathematics, music, philosophy, psychology, and various natural sciences. Others are permitted. Consult with your advisor. If foreign language courses are used for component 3, the 20 hours must be taken in addition to the 3 years of college-level Russian, East European or Eurasian language study outlined under component 1 above. |
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Twelve hours of 300- or 400- level courses in the major must be taken on this campus.
A Major Plan of Study Form must be completed and submitted to the LAS Student Affairs Office before the end of the fifth semester (60-75 hours). Please see your adviser.
Department Distinction INTERDISCIPLINARY MINOR in RUSSIAN, EAST
EUROPEAN, and EURASIAN STUDIES Requirements Students desiring a minor in REEES are strongly advised to consult with
the Russian, East, European, and Eurasian Center undergraduate advisor
early in their academic career for information on courses that will fulfill
the degree requirements. A student declaring a REEES minor must see their
LAS records officer during the first semester of their senior year. 15
To qualify for departmental distinction, a student must attain at least
a 3.5 GPA in the courses taken for Component 2 and complete a senior thesis
in consultation with a faculty member affiliated with the center.
Students who wish to qualify for distinction in this major should consult
with the Center director at the beginning of the junior year or earlier
to prepare a suitable plan.
The interdisciplinary minor in Russian,
East European, and Eurasian studies allows students in diverse fields
to complement their programs with a study of Russia, Eastern Europe,
and Eurasia. Programs of study can be tailored to the needs and interests
of individual students, in consultation with the undergraduate adviser.
The minimum hours required for the REEES minor is 21, distributed among
two components. No more than 9 hours may be taken at the 100 or 200
level.
COMPONENTS
HOURS
Component 1: Language Requirement
The equivalent of two years of college-level language study in
Russian or another language of Eastern Europe or Eurasia. This may
be satisfied through fulfillment of the LAS two-year language requirement
if a regionally appropriate language is chosen for that purpose.
If a non-REEE language is selected to meet the LAS requirement, then
the two-years of REEE language study specified here must be taken
in addition to those completed to satisfy the LAS requirement.
Only those hours earned in the third and fourth semester of language
study are calculated into the degree, as the first semester represents
a prerequisite for the other two6–8
Component 2: REEES
Core Courses
Courses on Russia, Eastern Europe, or Eurasia from at least three
different academic units. (Literature courses are acceptable for this
requirement; language courses are not.) No more than 6 hours may be
counted from any one unit. 6 hours must be at the 300- or 400-level.
Courses must be approved by the Russian, East European, and Eurasian
studies advisor.
A list of courses meeting these requirements is available from the
Center or on the REEEC web site.
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Russian,
East European, and Eurasian Center • College
of Liberal Arts and Sciences • University
of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign 104 International Studies Building • 910 S Fifth Street • Champaign, IL 61820 Phone: 217-333-1244 • Fax: 217-333-1582 • email: reec@uiuc.edu |