Honors Program in Russian Language and Literature

The minimum grade for acceptance into the Honors Program in Russian: B level work in courses taken at Swarthmore in language and culture.

Requirements for Majors

(1) RUSS 004, or equivalent study;
(2) RUSS 011 and RUSS 013, or equivalent courses taken elsewhere;
(3) one more course in Russian literature in translation, OR one advanced literature course in another language (e.g., ENGL 071K, CHIN 066, CLAS 104, FREN 044, GMST 091, SPAN 060);
(4) at least two seminars.

Requirements for Minors

(1) RUSS 004, or equivalent study;
(2) RUSS 011 and RUSS 013, or equivalent courses taken elsewhere;
(3) one more course taken in Russian literature in translation, OR one advanced literature course in another language (see examples above);
(4) one seminar.

Senior Honors Study

At the beginning of the final semester, seniors will consult with the Russian section head about the following: (1) Majors will prepare a bibliography of additional readings related to the content of their three honors preparations. Majors will write three 3,000- to 3,500-word papers in Russian, one for each honors preparation, or one 6,000-word paper integrating the three preparations. This material will be presented to the external examiners along with the syllabi of the three seminars and any other relevant material. (2) Minors will prepare a bibliography of additional readings related to their 2-credit honors preparation. Minors will write one 3,000- to 3,500-word paper that expands on their honors preparation and, wherever possible, integrates it with their honors major. The paper will be sent to the external examiner along with the syllabus of the honors seminar and any other relevant material. (3) Examination: Majors will take three 3-hours written examinations prepared by the external examiners as well as a half-hour oral examination for each, based on the materials submitted to the examiner. Minors will take one 3-hour written examination prepared by the external examiner as well as a half-hour oral examination.