Spoken in Russia and throughout the former Soviet Union, Russian ranks fourth among the world’s most widely used languages, after Chinese, English and Spanish. The achievements of Russian writers and artists in ballet, cinema, theatre and painting are internationally recognized.
Russian Language and Culture
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30 units
Minor in Russian Language and Culture
Opportunity to acquire a solid foundation while following a Specialization or a Major in another discipline.
Must be taken in addition to a main program.
The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures
With global economic integration and the proliferation of communication technologies, the ability to speak, read and write at least one language other than English or French has become one of the most sought-after abilities in the eyes of employers the world over. Here in Canada, closer ties between North America, Europe, South America, Asia and the Middle East are making it essential to learn foreign languages and cultures.
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Can be combined with most other programs.
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