BA in Slavic, German, and Eurasian Studies with concentration in Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies
Below is a sample 4-year plan for students pursuing the BA in Slavic, German, and Eurasian Studies with a concentration in Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies. To view the list of courses approved to fulfill Core 34, please visit the KU Core 34 page.
| Freshman | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| 1st Semester Language (BA Second Language)2 | 5 | 2nd Semester Language (BA Second Language)2 | 5 |
| Core 34: English (SGE)010 | 3 | Core 34: English (SGE)010 | 3 |
| MATH 105 (Core 34: Math and Statistics (SGE))030 | 3 | Core 34: Communications (SGE)020 | 3 |
| Core 34: Social and Behavior Science (SGE)050 | 3 | Core 34: Social and Behavior Science (SGE)050 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours3 | 3 | ||
| 14 | 17 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| 3rd Semester Language (BA Second Language)2 | 3 | 4th Semester Language (BA Second Language)2 | 3 |
| Core 34: US Culture (SGE)070 | 3 | Core 34: Natural and Physical Science (SGE)040 | 4-5 |
| Core 34: Arts and Humanities (SGE)060 | 3 | Core 34: Global Culture (SGE)070 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours3 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours3 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours3 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours3 | 1 |
| 15 | 14-15 | ||
| Junior | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| REES 110, 111, 310, 311, 220, 221, SLAV 140, SLAV 141, or HIST 117 | 3 | Core 34: Arts and Humanities (SGE)060 | 3 |
| REES Area Studies Elective4 | 3 | REES Area Studies Elective4 | 3 |
| REES Area Studies Elective4 | 3 | REES Area Studies Elective4 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours3 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours3 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours3 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours3 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Senior | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Research Methods5 | 3 | GIST 698, HIST 696, SLAV 580, or POLS 493 (or other approved Capstone)1 | 3 |
| REES Area Studies Elective4 | 3 | REES Area Study Elective4 | 3 |
| REES Area Studies Elective4 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours3 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours3 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours3 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours3 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours3 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Hours 120-121 | |||
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Research Methods and Capstone Options:
GIST Option: GIST 610 and GIST 698
HIST Option: HIST 301 and HIST 696
Literature, Linguistics and Culture Option: SLAV 600 or SLAV 710
- 2
The BA degree requires 4th-semester language proficiency. The REES major requires 4th-semester language proficiency specially in a Russian, Eastern European, or Eurasian language.
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Hour requirements (incl. 45 jr/sr hrs) are typically met through Core 34, degree, major, second area of study and/or elective hours. Students completing the BGS with a major must choose a secondary area of study. Individual degree mapping is done in partnership with your advisor.
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21 hours of interdisciplinary area studies courses focusing on Russia, Eastern Europe, and Eurasia. Most courses offered by the Department of Slavic, German, and Eurasian Studies count as electives. See Degree Requirements for list of eligible courses
Please note:
All students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are required to complete 120 total hours, of which 45 hours must be at the Jr/Sr (300+) level.
Notes:
* - This course is a Required major course and is also part of Core 34: Systemwide General Education. If this course is not taken to fulfill the Core 34: SGE requirement, it must be taken in place of elective hours.
** - This course is a Recommended Core 34: Systemwide General Education course. This specific course is not required but is recommended by the program’s faculty.
*** - This course is a Required Core 34: Systemwide General Education course. This program is approved by the Kansas Board of Regents to require this specific Core 34: Systemwide General Education course. If a student did not take this course it must be taken in addition to other degree requirements.