Fw: program survival

[Andrew Jameson]

Dear russian-studies colleagues,

The SEELANGS list (America and worldwide) has initiated a
discussion about introducing Russian area studies as a
supplement to Russian language and literature studies in American
universities.
(See the message below.)

Maybe British colleagues, who I know have had
many years experience of such developments, would like to
offer some practical advice?

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Andrew Jameson
Chair, Russian Committee, ALL
Languages and Professional Development
1 Brook Street, Lancaster LA1 1SL UK
Tel: 01524 32371  (+44 1524 32371)

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From: Devin Browne <dpbrowne+ at PITT.EDU>
To: SEELANGS at LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU
Subject: Re: program survival
Date: 30 May 2000 11:39

Renee did a great job at summing up a number of reasons to develop Russian
Studies programs.  She even mentioned that technical translation is another
area that is rarely offered (I'd add "usually shunned" to that as well) and
would do well to compliment an area studies major.  It seems that a Russian
Studies major, maybe even a self-designed Russian studies major, has
potential to tap into a number of students who are interested in Russian
and Russia but for reasons that reflect work in the business world.
Wouldn't this help with enrollment and make Russian accessible to more
people?

So now I'm wondering if anyone is already doing this as an undergraduate
major?  Has anyone been seeing any success?  Please share.

Devin

Devin P Browne
dpbrowne+ at pitt.edu

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