BA in Art History/Russian Studies in Newark United States | University of Delaware

Art History provides students with analytical perspectives on how artistic and cultural expressions have evolved throughout history and around the globe. We enhance students' visual literacy, refine their writing proficiency, and ignite their creativity through encounters with artworks, artifacts, and architectural wonders that have inspired devotion, fueled revolutions, brought joy, or provoked controversy. Nearby institutions like the UD Library, Museums and Press frequently serve as hands-on learning spaces where students cultivate their skills as art critics and museum professionals. Our curriculum covers diverse artistic traditions including American (encompassing Native American, African American, and Latin American), European, African, Asian, and Islamic art, along with material culture and architectural studies. Numerous dual-degree and interdisciplinary options are available, allowing students to combine their passion for art with fields like Art Conservation, Anthropology, English, History, and various Languages, Literatures & Cultures. By exploring humanity's creative legacy, we prepare students to engage thoughtfully with global cultures.

The UD Russian Studies Program immerses students in Russia's rich historical narrative and the distinctive cultural contributions of Russian-speaking communities. Soviet-era claims of being the world's most literate nation reflect literature's enduring importance in Russian society. Our program utilizes iconic Russian literary masterpieces alongside contemporary media—films, television programs, music, digital platforms, journalism, and academic writing—to strengthen students' communication abilities and deepen their cultural understanding.