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Introduction

For nearly two hundred years the countries of the Slavic world have played an increasingly prominent role in international life, and have provided our civilization with numerous writers, musicians, philosophers, religious and political thinkers, and scientists of note. The richness of the Slavic cultures has a special significance for Canada, since the vast influx of Slavs, which began in the last century, has contributed greatly to the Canadian cultural mosaic.

The Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures offers an extensive range of courses in Russian, Polish, Ukrainian, Czech and Slovak, Croatian, Serbian, and Macedonian languages and literatures, as well as in Slavic linguistics. Within this range there are courses suitable for inclusion in a wide variety of programs of study, whether or not the student has studied any Slavic language previously. Some students may specialize in Slavic Languages and Literatures, i.e. Russian, Polish or Ukrainian (see Programs of Study). Others may simply wish to gain a working knowledge of Russian or another Slavic language to aid their reading of important material in another field. Language study emphasizes small instructional groups, with some laboratory or conversational practice, and the use of literary materials.

Courses in the literatures and cultures of various Slavic countries explore the artistic, intellectual, and social currents of their civilizations, trace the literary history of each country, and examine the works of major authors. To encourage an awareness of the significance and pertinence of Slavic literatures and cultures, many of our courses are offered in translation.

The growing importance of Eastern Europe in contemporary affairs has had the effect of making academic study of this area especially lively and relevant. The student whose interest in the Russian or East European world is political, historical, or sociological can specialize in Russian and East European Studies, or pursue a course in Political Science, History, or Sociology, and at the same time take language courses, and perhaps selected courses in literature, in this Department. Students planning to specialize in Economics, Psychology, Mathematics, or any number of other fields, who have a special interest in the Russian or East European area, will find an advanced knowledge of Russian or of another Slavic language an important intellectual and professional asset.

Students intending to take a Program offered by the Department are asked to study carefully the Programs of Study and are urged to begin their language training as soon as possible. A Departmental brochure is available on request.

Undergraduate Secretary:

Dr. O. Bakich, 121 St. Joseph St., 4th Floor (926-1300, ext. 3213)

SLAVIC LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES PROGRAMS

CROATIAN AND SERBIAN STUDIES (B.A.)

Major program (B.A):
(6 full courses or their equivalent)

First Year:
SLA 107Y or 117Y

Higher Years:

1. SLA 207Y, 217Y/227Y, 307Y
2. 2.5 courses from: HIS 251Y, POL 440Y†, SLA 327H, 337H, 347H, 417H

Minor program (B.A.):
(4 full courses or their equivalent)
Four approved courses from the offerings indicated in the major program above.

CZECH AND SLOVAK STUDIES (B.A.)

Major program (B.A.):
(6 full courses or their equivalent)

First Year:
SLA 205Y

Higher Years:

1. SLA 305Y
2. Four courses from: HIS 251Y; POL†; SLA 215H, 225H, 405Y, 414H, 425Y, 435Y, 445H

Minor program (B.A.):
(4 full courses or their equivalent)
1. SLA 205Y/305Y
2. Three courses from: HIS 251Y; SLA 215H, 225H, 305Y, 405Y, 414H, 425Y, 435Y, 445H
NOTE: † POL440Y is a limited enrolment course; see Registration Handbook and Timetable for details

POLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE (B.A.)

Specialist program (Hon.B.A.):
(9 full courses or their equivalent, including at least one 400-series course)

First Year:
SLA 106Y

Higher Years:

1. SLA 206Y, 216Y, 306Y, 406Y, 426H, 446H
2. Two courses from: SLA 226H, 326Y, 414H, 416Y, 424Y, 434Y, 476H

Major program (B.A.):
(6 full courses or their equivalent)

First Year:
SLA 106Y

Higher Years:

1. SLA 206Y, 216Y, 306Y
2. Two courses from: SLA 226H, 326Y, 406Y, 414H, 416Y, 424Y, 426H, 434Y, 446H, 476H

Minor program (B.A.):
(4 full courses or their equivalent)
1. SLA 106Y/206Y, 216Y
2. Two other Polish offerings, including at least one 300+ series course

POLISH — see also MODERN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES, LINGUISTICS AND LANGUAGES

POLISH STUDIES (B.A.)

Major program (B.A.):
(7 full courses or their equivalent)
1. A sequence of two of the following language courses, depending on the student’s skill level: a) SLA 106Y, 206Y; b) SLA 206Y, 306Y;
c) SLA 306Y, 326Y
2. SLA 216Y
3. HIS 353Y
4. Three courses chosen from Groups A, B and C below:

Group A:
Slavic:
SLA 226H, 326Y, 406Y, 416Y, 426H, 434Y, 446H, 466H, 476H

Group B:
History:
HIS 251Y, 433H, 461H

Group C:
Political Science:
POL 440Y†
NOTE: †POL440Y is a limited enrolment course; see Registration Handbook and Timetable for details

RUSSIAN AND EAST EUROPEAN STUDIES (B.A.)

Specialist program (Hon.B.A.):
(9 full courses or their equivalent including at least one full course at the 400-level)
1. Two consecutive language courses from: SLA, FIN, HUN or EST
2. Three courses from: FIN 210Y, SLA 215H, 216Y, 217H, 218Y, 227H, 240Y, 250Y, 251H, 340Y, 440Y or an introductory language course from SLA, FIN, HUN or EST not already taken in 1.
3. A total of four courses from the list below as follows: one from Group A, one from Group B, and two from Group C

Major program (B.A.):
(6 full courses or their equivalent)
1. Two courses from: SLA 215H, 216Y, 217H, 218Y, 227H, 240Y, 250Y, 251H, 340Y, 440Y
2. A total of four courses from the list below as follows: one from Group A, one from Group B, and two from Group C

Group A: HIS 250Y, 251Y, JHP 204Y

Group B: HIS 334Y, 351Y, 353Y, 421Y, 433H, 434Y, 439Y, 449Y, 453H, 455H, 458Y, 461H; JHP 454Y

Group C: ECO 330H; GGR 344H; POL 204Y, 422Y, 440Y†
NOTE: †POL440Y is a limited enrolment course; see Registration Handbook and Timetable for details

RUSSIAN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE (B.A.)

Specialist program (Hon.B.A.):
(9 full courses or their equivalent including at least one full course at the 400-level)

First Year:
SLA 100Y

Higher Years:

1. SLA 220Y, 240Y, 320Y, 340Y, 420Y
2. Three courses from: SLA 224H, 252H, 314H, 315H, 317H, 321Y, 330Y, 343H, 354H, 355H, 367H, 370H, 420Y, 430Y, 440Y, 452Y

Major program (B.A.):
(7 full courses or their equivalent)

First Year:
SLA 100Y

Higher Years:

1. SLA 220Y, 240Y, 320Y, 340Y
2. Two courses from: SLA 224H, 252H, 314H, 315H, 317H, 321Y, 330Y, 343H, 354H, 355H, 367H, 370H, 420Y, 430Y, 440Y, 452Y
NOTE: Students with OAC Russian or equivalent will take the language sequence SLA 220Y, 320Y, 420Y.

Minor program (B.A.):
(4 full courses or their equivalent)
Any combination approved by the Department of two Russian language courses and two courses in Russian literature, including at least one course at the 300+series level

Minor program in Russian Language (B.A.):
(4 full courses or equivalent, including one 300+series course)
Four courses from: SLA 100Y, 220Y, 320Y, 321Y, 330Y, 420Y, 452Y

RUSSIAN — See also MODERN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES, LINGUISTICS AND LANGUAGES

SLAVIC LANGUAGES (B.A.) Consult Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures

Specialist program (Hon.B.A.):
(11 full courses or their equivalent, including at least one 400-series course)

First Year:
LIN 100Y and approved first courses in any two Slavic languages

Higher Years:

1. LIN (228H, 229H)/(231H/232H); SLA 330Y
2. Remainder of 3-year sequences in the two Slavic languages
3. Two courses from: SLA 425Y, 430Y, 438H, 452Y, 468H chosen to correspond with the Slavic languages studied

SLAVIC LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES (B.A.) Consult Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures

Specialist program (Hon.B.A.):
(14 full courses or their equivalent, including at least one 400-series course from any TWO of Groups A, B, C above)
A. RUSSIAN

First Year:
SLA 100Y

Higher Years:

1. SLA 220Y, 240Y, 320Y, 340Y
2. Two courses from: SLA 224H, 314H, 315H, 317H, 321Y, 330Y, 343H, 354H, 355H, 367H, 370H, 420Y, 430Y, 440Y, 452Y
B. POLISH

First Year:
SLA 106Y

Higher Years:

1. SLA 206Y, 216Y, 306Y, 406Y/416Y
2. Two courses from: SLA 226H, 326Y, 330Y, 406Y, 414H, 416Y, 426H, 434Y, 436Y, 446H, 466H, 476H
C. UKRAINIAN

First Year:
SLA 108Y

Higher Years:

1. SLA 208Y, 308Y
2. Four courses from: SLA 218Y, 228H, 238H, 330Y, 408H, 418H, 419Y, 428Y, 429H, 438H, 448H, 458H, 468H

UKRAINIAN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE (B.A.) Consult Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures.

Specialist program (Hon.B.A.):
(9 full courses or their equivalent, including at least one 400-series course)

First Year:
SLA 108Y

Higher Years:

1. SLA 208Y, 218Y, 308Y, 438H, 468H
2. Four courses, including at least one 400-series, from: SLA 228H, 238H, 330Y, 408H, 418H, 419Y, 428Y, 429H, 448H, 458H

Major program (B.A.):
(6 full courses or their equivalent)

First Year:
SLA 108Y

Higher Years:

1. SLA 208Y, 218Y
2. Three courses, including at least one 400-series course, from: SLA 228H, 238H, 308Y, 408H, 418H, 419Y, 428Y, 429H, 438H, 448H, 458H, 468H

Minor program (B.A.):
(4 full courses or their equivalent)
1. SLA 218Y
2. Three Ukrainian courses, including one language course and at least one course at the 300+level

UKRAINIAN — See also MODERN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES, LINGUISTICS AND LANGUAGES