Say hello in Russian—and open the door to a whole new world!
Thinking of learning Russian? What a good idea! It opens up a fascinating world, and it’s the only foreign language that makes you cool.
As of February 2023, Russian is the eighth most commonly spoken language in the world and the ninth most common internet language.
Our Government wants you to learn it! The U.S. government has named Chinese, Arabic, and Russian as the three most critical languages for American citizens due to the increasingly global economy. Critical languages are considered by the American government to be imperative to national security and the globalized economy, but that have a much higher demand for speakers of the language than there is a supply.
In spite of its global popularity, Russian remains an uncommon second language among Americans, and a multitude of industries are currently desperate for professionals with any level of Russian proficiency.
“Russian continues to be one of the most in-demand languages among employers in both the public and private sectors due to its international relevance and unique versatility.” –Department of State Critical Language Scholarship Program
Unlike a lot of languages, knowing Russian practically guarantees work. If you studied Russian potential employers will assume you are smart, and that goes a long way toward getting a job.
This course for beginners emphasizes active command of Russian through speaking, listening, reading, and writing. A web component enhances knowledge of the living language and illustrates cultural differences. This class meets three hours a week and carries one credit.
Schedule: MWF: 11:00AM-11:50AM
Instructor(s): Katherine Lahti
