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[DRAFT] Course Catalog 2026-2027 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Russian Minor


The minor consists of a minimum of 5 full courses (or the equivalent).

Note: Students must earn minimum grades of C- or P for all courses that apply toward the minor.


arrow View the catalog page for the Russian, East European, and Eurasian studies program.  


Note(s) on Requirements


  • At least two courses that apply to the minor must be above the 100-level.
  • Students who come to Oberlin with prior knowledge of the Russian language still need to take five courses to complete the minor. The additional course(s) can be Russian language or literature and culture courses.
  • REEE 411  and REEE 446  may be repeated for credit if the topic changes.
  • Normally, private reading courses do not apply to the minor.

Transfer of Credit Toward the Minor


The Russian, East European, and Eurasian studies program will accept up to the equivalent of two full courses of transfer credit to count toward the Russian minor requirements. Two types of approval are needed. (1) Approval from the Office of the Registrar that the transfer course meets Oberlin’s transfer-of-credit eligibility standards and (2) approval from the department/program chair that the course(s) may count to the minor. Current students taking post-matriculation credit must secure this approval before registering for course(s). Students who enter Oberlin as transfer students will have their pre-matriculation credit evaluated by the Office of the Registrar for elective credit, and they can later seek approval from the department/program for applying coursework to minor requirements.

Detailed Minor Requirements


Russian Minor Course Lists


Russian, East European, and Eurasian Literature and Culture Courses


Return to the summary of requirements.

Note: REEE 446  and REEE 411  may be repeated for credit if the topic changes.