This program is designed to provide students with skills in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Russian. It also gives students a greater understanding of Russian culture and civilization and prepares them for greater international and domestic career opportunities. For the suggested sequence of courses to be taken, and/or for assistance in transferring to a four-year institution, students should consult the Counseling Center or the Department of Foreign Languages.

Career Opportunities

https://www.grossmont.edu/student-support/career-center/resources.php

Advertising
Bilingual Aide
Foreign Correspondent¹
Foreign Broadcast Specialist¹
Import-Export Agent
In-Country Representative
Intelligence Specialist
Journalist¹
Manufacturer’s Representative
Sales Person
Scientist Linguist
Teacher / Professor¹
Translator / Interpreter¹
Travel Agent
United Nations Guide

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Bachelor’s Degree or higher required.

The Program-level Student Learning Outcomes (PSLOs) below are outcomes that students will achieve after completing specific degree / certificate requirements in this program. Students will:

1. Utilize more complex vocabulary and grammatical structures to communicate and discuss hypothetical situations dealing with nature, city, life, health, and well-being, professions and occupations, the arts, current events, and politics.
2. Utilize more complex vocabulary and grammatical structures to write about situations dealing with nature, city life health and well-being, professions and occupations, the arts, current events, and politics.
3. Use language and vocabulary skills developed in class to read, analyze, and interpret authentic texts.

Associate Degree Major Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Units
HIST-105	Early Western Civilization	3
RUSS-120	Russian I	5
RUSS-121	Russian II	5
RUSS-220	Russian III	5
RUSS-221	Russian IV	5
RUSS-250	Conversational Russian I	3
RUSS-251	Conversational Russian II	3
Total Units		29

Plus General Education and Elective Requirements

Certificate of Achievement

Any student who chooses to complete only the requirements listed above qualifies for a Certificate of Achievement in Russian. An official request must be filed with the Admissions and Records Office prior to the deadline as stated in the Academic Calendar.