2013–2014 The Bulletin - USS at Tufts - Tufts University

German, Russian, and Asian lAnguages and Literatures >
World Civilizations 9 Memory and Identity in World
Cultures I
World Civilizations 10 Memory and Identity in World
Cultures II
World Civilizations 15, 16 Images and Icons in World
Civilizations
World Civilizations 19 Cultural Conceptions of the Self
World Civilizations 22 East-West Perspectives on Fascism:
Germany and Japan
World Civilizations 85 Film and Nation: Russia and Central
Asia
World Literature 120 Central European Writers
World Literature 122 South African Writers
UNDERGRADUATE MINOR ProgrAM
The minor in Judaic studies consists of six courses
selected from those approved for the major,
including at least four primary courses. Four of the
six courses must be taken at Tufts and must include
a course in which a substantial integrative project is
produced. Two years of Hebrew or the equivalent
are strongly recommended. For further information
consult the program directors. Minor checklist
forms are available at http://ase.tufts.edu/grall/
judaic/minor.asp.
MINOR IN HEBREW
The minor in Hebrew consists of Hebrew 21, 22,
121, and 122 (third- and fourth-year Hebrew
language, with an introduction to modern Hebrew
literature), or equivalent, and two additional courses
in Hebrew-based Judaic Studies, from the following
list:
English 49 The English Bible
History 61 The Modern Middle East from World War I
Judaic Studies 48 Israeli Film
Judaic Studies 73 Aspects of the Sephardic Tradition
Judaic Studies 84 The Sources of Jewish Tradition
Judaic Studies 126 Roots of the Jewish Imagination
Judaic Studies 132 The Book of Genesis and Its
Interpreters
Judaic Studies 136 King David and the Israelite Monarchy
Judaic Studies 150 Music and Prayer in the Jewish
Tradition
Religion 21 Introduction to the Hebrew Bible
Students who place out of third or fourth-year
Hebrew by language placement exam must still take
a total of six courses, chosen from the above list.
Russian
The Russian Program offers two majors: one in
Russian Language and Literature and the other in
Russian and East European Studies (with additional
courses taught in the departments of History
and Political Science). We offer five years of Russian
language courses as well as an array of courses in
English, and some in Russian, that provide a survey
and an in-depth study of Russian literature, culture,
and film, not only for our majors but for all students
who want to broaden their knowledge and understanding
of the humanities, world languages, and
cultures. For both majors a semester of study in
Russia is strongly recommended (see below).
UNDERGRADUATE concentrATION
REQUIREMENTS
Russian Language and Literature
The Russian language and literature major is
oriented toward the undergraduate student, with
emphasis placed on a sound knowledge of the
Russian language, literature, and culture. Because
literature has played a central role in Russia’s
intellectual and political life, its study provides the
student with insight into Russian society, history,
and culture. At the same time, the moral, philosophical,
and artistic issues raised by worldrenowned
writers, such as Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, and
Chekhov, are universal in scope and help shape our
understanding of the human condition. Russian
writers have also had a major impact on the
development of the novel, the short story, and
drama all over the world. The major provides a firm
preparation for graduate study in a variety of fields
or potential employment in Russian-related areas,
such as teaching, translation, government, international
business and law, journalism, and consulting.
Special attention is paid to reading, speaking, and
composition in modern Russian, to modern and
historical approaches to literature and culture, as
well as to how literature and culture shape and
influence history and politics.
The major requires ten courses as follows:
a. Russian 21 and 22.
b. Three advanced (100-level) courses conducted
in Russian. At least one of these must be in
Russian literature (Russian 131, 132, or another
100-level course in literature). At least one must
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