Russian and East European StudiesThis minor will be available to declare beginning in Fall 2025. Please contact the Undergraduate Chair with any questions.
The minor in Russian and East European Studies (6 c.u.) provides a flexible, interdisciplinary approach to the study of Russia, Central and Eastern Europe, Central Asia and the Caucasus, and the Balkan and Baltic regions. Students gain both linguistic and cultural proficiency through coursework in the humanities and social sciences, drawing on the department’s broad regional expertise. The REES minor encourages exploration across disciplines and is well suited to students seeking to deepen their academic interests through focused regional knowledge and language study.
Minor Requirements
Language Prerequisite
The REES minor requires 2 semesters or equivalent in any language of the region, subject to approval by the Undergraduate Chair. These courses do not count toward the minor's 6 c.u.
Introductory Core (1 c.u.)
REES 0010: Central and Eastern Europe: Cultures, Histories, Societies
Area Studies (2 c.u.)
Any two courses with a REES subject code taught in English.
Electives (3 c.u.)
Any three courses with a REES subject code or bearing the attribute REES Elective (ARNE), or language courses beyond the first year of instruction.
