Slavic Languages & Literatures

B.A.

Minor

Concentrations:

Polish Emphasis

Russian Emphasis

South Slavic Emphasis

Russian, East European & Eurasian Stds Co-Major

Important resources:

Study Abroad

Slavic Department Languages

KU Scholar Works

Association for Slavic, East European and Eurasian Studies

Parker Slavic Library

Overview:

KU's Department of Slavic Languages & Literatures is the only program in the state to offer bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in Slavic Languages and Literatures. We offer courses in:

Russian
Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian
Polish
Czech
Turkish
Yiddish

With a B.A. in Slavic Languages and Literatures, you won't just pick up a new language — you'll be immersed in new cultures and ways of thinking. Plumb the depths of Slavic literature, linguistics, history, religion, film and visual arts, and more!

Although the department is small, Slavic faculty at KU are published widely in the U.S. and abroad, representing an outstanding concentration of expertise.

The department is also affiliated with the Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies (CREES).

Career options:

Many Slavic graduates interpret for immigrants in Kansas City, and some trek across Missouri to assist the 50,000 Bosnian refugees in St. Louis. Others go on to work in the government, law or education. If you want to pursue your passion in Slavic Languages and Literatures, visit the career center webpage to find more possible career options.

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