BA in Slavic Studies in Providence United States | Brown University

The Department of Slavic Studies at Brown University concentrates on three widely spoken Slavic languages: Russian, Polish, and Czech. While sharing linguistic and geographic ties, Russia, Poland, and the Czech Republic have distinct historical trajectories in culture, religion, arts, and governance. Their interconnected pasts showcase both cultural exchange and turbulent conflicts tied to national identities and aspirations. These nations remain pivotal in Central and Eastern Europe's evolving political scene, with Poland and the Czech Republic's EU membership highlighting broader European challenges and opportunities. Our program aims to equip students exploring Russian, Polish, and Czech languages, literature, history, and culture with comprehensive insights into Central and Eastern Europe's cultural, economic, and political dynamics. Following the Soviet Union's dissolution and the socialist bloc's collapse, these nations have experienced swift transformations while participating actively in world affairs. Alumni career paths prove that studying Russian, Polish, or Czech enhances opportunities in international relations, law, business, education, and academia. Students immerse themselves in globally renowned literary traditions, analyzing masterpieces from Russian icons like Dostoevsky and Tolstoy to Central European luminaries such as Kundera and Hrabal within their historical and political frameworks.