Saint Louis University’s minor in Russian and Eastern European area studies offers an interdisciplinary examination of the former Soviet Union and Central and Eastern Europe. It combines language, literature, history, philosophy, politics and other subjects.
SLU's Russian and East European area studies program, established in 1968, can prepare you for graduate study and careers in the field. The minor helps those
from the region understand their heritage, and provides all students an interdisciplinary
understanding of an important and rapidly changing part of the world.
If you choose to minor in Russian and Eastern European area studies at SLU, you’ll
achieve proficiency in Russian and can study other Slavic languages. You’ll also enjoy
guest speakers, exhibits and other extracurricular activities focused on Eastern Europe.
Students must take 12 hours of specified courses in language, history and political
science, plus 12 hours of electives in the field.
Required courses:
Electives:
Students with a minor in Russian and European studies from SLU have worked for the NSA, CIA, in military intelligence and at other federal agencies. They also work as teachers of Russian in the United States, as teachers of English in Russia and Eastern Europe, as Slavic librarians and in business. Other alumni have won Fulbright and other scholarships for graduate study.
Saint Louis University takes pride in being one of Barron's Best Buys in College Education and Kiplinger's Best Values in Private Colleges.
For information regarding the upcoming academic year’s tuition rate, fees and financial aid, visit SLU Financial Services.