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faculty courses about the program study abroad russian house links
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"And still there is no order here." These immortal lines, the refrain of Alexei Tolstoy's mock epic history of Russia, explain why Russian culture is an endlessly fascinating field of study. Written more than a century ago, the words ring true today. The 1990s saw the once unshakeable Soviet Union fall apart, and Russianists have been scrambling to keep up with a changing field. At Macalester, students encounter the old and new Russia through a comprehensive curriculum based in language and culture, with Study Abroad and extracurricular opportunities, including a student-run conference. This year the guest speakers were Igor Zevelev, Washington bureau chief for RIA-Novosti, and David Brandenberger of the University of Richmond. In 2004, the department hosted a successful Central Asia Symposium in conjunction with the International Studies department. Russian
students may take a major or minor in Russian Studies. Students
complement their study of language, literature, and culture
with courses in history, economics, environmental studies,
anthropology, international studies, political science,
geography, and other departments, including International
Studies,
and Humanities, Media
and Cultural Studies. See
also Seventeen
Moments in Soviet History,
a comprehensive Soviet history site, featuring streaming
video from the Russian national film archive, which was
designed at Macalester. Interdisciplinary connections are a
strength of Macalester's Russian program, and have helped
our graduates
go on to careers in journalism, environmental and goverment
work and a variety of academic positions. |
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