Fact Sheet 07: Russian Studies

Revised August 2007

Russian Studies

With the lessening of tensions between Russia and the United States, Americans have an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the country that was our primary adversary for more than four decades. In order to take advantage of the new economic and cultural possibilities for contact and exchange with Russia created by political and economic changes, you, as a student, will gain a thorough grounding in Russian culture, politics, and society.

The program at West Chester University is interdisciplinary, incorporating history, geography, political science, foreign policy, film, language, and literature. The program also attempts to reach a larger community of students who may have an interest in Russian studies.

Currently, you can minor in Russian studies at West Chester University. The program plays a supporting role to a variety of majors, including political science, history, and Russian language.

Program Offered

Minor in Russian Studies. You are given a broad view of Russian culture and civilization, and an understanding of the socio-political aspects of Russia.

Typical Courses

Geography of the Former Soviet Union
History of Imperial Russia
History of Twentieth-Century Russia
Soviet Politics
Soviet and Post-Soviet Foreign Policy
Soviet and Russian Culture

Related Student Activity

Russian Club

Faculty

You can obtain a complete listing of faculty and their academic qualifications for this program from the contact person listed below.

For More Information

Dr. Frederick Patton, Coordinator
Department of Foreign Languages
114 Main Hall
West Chester University
West Chester, PA 19383
610-436-2585