The Slavic Department offers six minors at the undergraduate level. For a complete listing of requirements, please visit the KU course catalog.
Please contact our undergraduate major advisor with any questions you may have.
Russian
This minor requires at least two years of course work in Russian language and offers a broadly based knowledge of Russian language, linguistics, and literature.
- RUSS 208 (5 hours).
- 3 hours in linguistics at the 300 level or above. (please refer to the list of available courses in the Russian Studies Track)
- 3 hours in literature at the 500 level or above.
- 9 hours in language, linguistics, or literature at the 300 level or above, at the student’s discretion.
Total of 20 hours.
Russian Business and Professional Culture Track
This minor requires at least two years of course work in Russian language and offers a broadly based knowledge of Russian language, linguistics, and literature.
- RUSS 104-108 (10 hours) (Prerequisite)
- RUSS 204-208 (10 hours).
- Advanced Russian: 504 - 508 or Russian for the Professions: 512 - 516 (6 hours)
- Russian Business Culture: SLAV 330 or Post-Soviet Communication: SLAV 503 (3 hours)
- Readings in Russian: RUSS 675 (1 hour)
Total of 20 hours.
Polish Studies
This minor requires at least two years of course work in Polish language and offers a broadly based knowledge of Polish language, literature, culture, and history.
- PLSH 204–208 (Intermediate Polish I & II; 6 hours).
- SLAV 506 (Masterworks of Polish and Czech Literature; 3 hours)
- 9 hours in language, history, culture, or literature at the 300 level or above (please refer to the list of available courses in the Polish Studies Track).
Total of 18 hours.
South Slavic Studies
This minor requires at least two years of course work in Croatian/Serbian language and offers a broadly based knowledge of South Slavic languages, literatures, cultures, and history.
- BCRS 204–208 (Intermediate Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian I & II; 6 hours).
- SLAV 508 (South Slavic Literature and Civilization; 3 hours)
- 9 hours in South Slavic languages, history, cultures, or literatures at the 300 level or above (please refer to the list of available courses in the South Slavic Studies Track).
Total of 18 hours.
Slavic Cultures in Translation
This minor requires no knowledge of a Slavic language, but provides a solid knowledge of West, South, and East Slavic cultures through texts read in English translation.
- Two courses chosen from: SLAV 140/141, SLAV 144/145, SLAV 148/149, or SLAV 340/341. (6 hours)
- One course chosen from West Slavic Literature and Civilization or South Slavic Literature and Civilization (3 hours).
- 9 hours of Slavic literature and culture courses at the 300 level or above.
Total of 18 hours.
Slavic Jewish Studies
This minor requires no knowledge of a Slavic language, but provides a solid knowledge of West, South, and East Slavic cultures through texts read in English translation.
- 9 hours of Slavic courses with a Jewish component: SLAV 318, 340, 540, 506, 508, 516, 626.
- 3 hours of Judaism/Jewish Religious Expression.
- 6 hours of Slavic literature and culture courses at the 300 level or above.
Total of 18 hours.
In Memoriam
Reed Rankin ✝ 12/29/2019
The faculty and students in the Department Slavic Languages and Literatures are deeply saddened that one our undergraduate majors, Reed Rankin, passed away last week (12/29) in Fredonia, Kansas. Reed was a beloved student in the department and is fondly remembered by his peers and professors. He began studying Russian as a Freshman and stayed with a challenging but rewarding language for three and a half years, tackling introductory, intermediate, advanced levels, and even continuing his studies into his senior year with Russian for the Professions. We know that he was planning further study in Moscow in the next academic year, prior to matriculation at KU School of Law.
A thoughtful student, Reed often contributed insight and posed challenging questions in class. Reed’s dedication to the study of Russian language, culture, and history was tremendous and fueled by infectious curiosity. He showed great acumen in translating from Russian into English, always finding English-language equivalents for Russian cultural concepts through skillful use of one-liners from American films. We also treasured his ability to speak in fluid Russian about rural, farm life in Kansas, and the effects that natural phenomena, like floods, on a farming community. He was a pleasure to know and teach, and will be remembered for his kind and polite demeanor. Our thoughts are with Reed’s family at this time
