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Our department provides extensive undergraduate programs covering Russian, Polish, Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian, Turkish, and Persian/Tajik/Dar/Farsi. Each language program features a core curriculum focused on developing speaking, listening, reading, and writing abilities. During summer sessions in Lawrence, we also provide an intensive introductory Russian course. Recognizing how transformative study abroad experiences can be for personal development, we offer numerous opportunities to learn these languages beyond our campus. Imagine the incredible photos you could capture in these unique, less-traveled destinations - from spending a semester at Moscow's Higher School of Economics to summer programs in Nur-Sultan, Zadar, or Lviv.
Beyond language instruction, our multidisciplinary department emphasizes cultural understanding of the region while strengthening analytical and writing skills. While mastering a language, you can explore diverse topics like Slavic and American vampire lore, robotics and science fiction literature, language's role in identity formation, or delve into Russian political philosophy including socialism and Marxism.
Admission will be granted to students who meet the following standard:
A minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for all previous coursework, including transfer coursework.
English Proficiency:
TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition: 79 (18 minimum subscore)
TOEFL paper-delivered test: 60 (18 minimum subscore)
IELTS: 6.5 (6.0 minimum subscore)
PTE Academic: 53