Russian Across the Curriculum
As part of the program’s advanced curriculum, Russian Flagship students complete a one-credit Russian Across the Curriculum (RAC) tutorial.
The RAC tutorial provides advanced students with a structured opportunity to connect their study of Russian with their major field of study or an area of strong academic interest. Through the tutorial, students develop specialized vocabulary, read and discuss issues related to their chosen topic, and prepare for the direct-enroll course at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, which they complete as part of the Russian Overseas Flagship Capstone Program.
Working with a tutor who has expertise in the selected topic or course, students write a five-page paper in Russian and submit it at the end of the semester to the program’s co-director, Dr. Karen Evans-Romaine, or associate director, Dr. Anna Tumarkin. During the final full week of classes, students also deliver a 10-minute presentation on their RAC topic to fellow Russian Flagship students, instructors, and tutors. Some students choose to submit their final papers for consideration at academic conferences, such as the UCLA Undergraduate Conference on Slavic and East/Central European Studies.
HOW TO ENROLL
Step 1: Make plans for your tutorial.
Decide when you would like to complete the tutorial. You may enroll in the RAC tutorial at any time after completing fourth-year Russian (Slavic 321–322/465). However, the program recommends completing the tutorial during your pre-capstone year, that is, the year before you participate in the Russian Overseas Flagship Capstone Program.
Discuss your ideas with your Russian Flagship advisor. You may choose to link your RAC tutorial to:
- A general subject area or academic topic of interest
- A course you are taking during the same semester as the RAC tutorial
- A course you have already completed or plan to take in the future
Step 2: Complete the RAC tutorial survey to request a tutor.
Once you have a clear idea of your tutorial’s focus, complete the survey below to share your plans. The Russian Flagship Program will use this information to identify an appropriate tutor. Because this process can take up to one month, it is important to submit your request by the applicable deadline.
Priority Deadlines
Fall Semester: May 15 (preferred), August 15 (final)
Spring Semester: December 1
Step 3: Enroll in Slavic 699: Directed Study.
The final step is to enroll in Slavic 699: Directed Study for one credit through MyUW. This course is the mechanism through which you receive credit for your RAC tutorial. Enrollment in Slavic 699 is by permission only. To obtain authorization to enroll, send an e-mail to Dr. Karen Evans-Romaine and copy Joanna Schuth, the undergraduate advisor in the Department of German, Nordic, and Slavic+. You will then receive authorization to enroll in Slavic 699: Directed Study.
Important: When searching for Slavic 699 in the Course Search & Enroll app, make sure that you select closed sections.
