Introduction

For over one thousand years the countries of the Slavic world have played a 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: Professor Leonid Livak, 121 St. Joseph Street, ROOM 407, leo.livak@utoronto.ca, 416-926-1300, ext. 3143.

Web site: www.utoronto.ca/slavic

Slavic Languages and Literatures Programs

Enrolment in the Slavic Languages and Literatures programs requires the completion of four courses; no minimum GPA required.

Croatian and Serbian Studies (Arts program)

Major program:

(6 full courses or their equivalent)

1. SLA307Y1 or SLA316Y1.
Prerequisite for SLA307Y1 is SLA207Y1 or equivalent knowledge.
Prerequisite for SLA316Y1 is SLA237Y1 or equivalent knowledge. SLA207Y1 or SLA237Y1, if taken, also count toward the program requirements.
2. SLA217Y1 or SLA227Y1
3. A minimum of two full courses or equivalent from: SLA217Y1, SLA227Y1, SLA327H1, SLA337H1, SLA347H1, SLA407H1, SLA417H1, SLA427H1
4. Additional courses needed to satisfy requirements. Students may choose SLA202H1, SLA255H1, SLA330Y1, or courses related to Croatian and Serbian studies offered in other departments and approved by the undergraduate coordinator of the Slavic Department.

Minor program:

(4 full courses or their equivalent)

Four approved courses from the offerings indicated in the major program above.

Czech and Slovak Studies (Arts program)

Major program:

(6 full courses or their equivalent)

First Year:
SLA205Y1

Higher Years:
1. SLA305Y1
2. Four courses from: HIS251Y1; SLA215H1, SLA225H1, SLA404H1, 405H1, SLA424H1, SLA425Y1, SLA435H1, SLA445H1, SLA455H1, SLA465H1, SLA475H1

Minor program:

(4 full courses or their equivalent)

1. SLA205Y1/305Y1
2. Three courses from: HIS251Y1; SLA215H1, SLA225H1, 305Y1, SLA404H1, 405H1, SLA424H1, SLA425Y1, SLA435H1, SLA445H1, SLA455H1, SLA465H1, SLA475H1

Polish Language and Literature (Arts program)

Major program:

(6 full courses or their equivalent)

First Year:
SLA106Y1

Higher Years:
1. SLA206Y1, SLA216Y1, SLA306H1, SLA336H1
2. Two courses from: SLA226H1, SLA346H1, SLA356H1, SLA406H1, , SLA424H1, SLA436H1, , SLA476H1

Minor program:

(4 full courses or their equivalent)

1. SLA106Y1/SLA206Y1, SLA216Y1
2. Two other Polish offerings, including at least one 300+ series course

Polish Studies (Arts program)

Major program:

(7 full courses or their equivalent)

1. A sequence of two of the following language courses, depending on the student’s skill level:
a) SLA106Y1, SLA206Y1;
b) SLA206Y1, SLA306H1/SLA336H1
c) SLA306H1/SLA336H1, SLA346H1/SLA356H1/SLA216Y1
3. HIS353Y1
4. Three courses chosen from groups A and B below:

Group A: Slavic
SLA226H1, SLA346H1, SLA356H1, SLA406H1, , SLA436H1, , SLA476H1
Group B: History
HIS251Y1, HIS433H1, HIS461H1

Minor program:

(4 full courses or their equivalent)

Polish - see also: Linguistics and Languages

Russian Language and Literature (Arts program)

Specialist program:

(9 full courses or their equivalent including at least one full course at the 400-level)

First Year:
SLA100Y1

Higher Years:
1. SLA220Y1, SLA240H1, SLA241H1, SLA318H1, SLA320Y1, SLA339H1, SLA340H1, SLA420Y1
2. Three courses from: SLA234H1, SLA244H1, SLA250Y1, SLA252H1, SLA255H1, SLA302H1, SLA311H1, SLA312H1, SLA314H1, SLA315H1, SLA317H1, SLA318H1, SLA321Y1, SLA322H1, SLA330Y1, SLA331H1, SLA332H1, SLA343H1, SLA344H1, SLA351H1, SLA367H1, SLA370H1, SLA402H1, SLA403H1, SLA415H1, SLA420Y1, SLA423H1, SLA433H1, SLA440H1, SLA441H1, SLA449H1, SLA450H1, SLA451H1, SLA452Y1, SLA460H1, SLA461H1, SLA462H1, SLA464H1

Major program:

(7 full courses or their equivalent)

First Year:
SLA100Y1

Higher Years:
1. SLA220Y1, SLA240H1, SLA241H1, SLA320Y1, SLA339H1, SLA340H1
2. Two courses from: SLA234H1, SLA244H1, SLA250Y1, SLA252H1, SLA255H1, SLA302H1, SLA311H1, SLA312H1, SLA314H1, SLA315H1, SLA317H1, SLA318H1, SLA321Y1, SLA322H1, SLA330Y1, SLA331H1, SLA332H1, SLA343H1, SLA344H1, SLA351H1, SLA367H1, SLA370H1, SLA402H1, SLA403H1, SLA415H1, SLA420Y1, SLA423H1, SLA433H1, SLA440H1, SLA441H1, SLA449H1, SLA450H1, SLA451H1, SLA452Y1, SLA460H1, SLA461H1, SLA462H1, SLA464H1
NOTE: Students with OAC Russian or equivalent will take the language sequence SLA220Y1, SLA320Y1, SLA420Y1.

Minor program:

(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

Russian Language (Arts program):

Minor program

(4 full courses or equivalent, including one 300+series course)

Four courses from: SLA100Y1, SLA220Y1, SLA255H1, SLA320Y1, 321H1, SLA322H1, SLA330Y1, SLA420Y1, SLA452Y1

Russian - see also: Linguistics and Languages

Russian Literature in Translation (Arts program)

Minor program:

Four full courses or their equivalent, including one 300+ series course.

1. SLA240H1 AND241H1
2. SLA339H1 AND340H1
3. Two additional approved full-course equivalents in Russian literature and/or culture.

Slavic Languages (Arts program)

Consult Department Of Slavic Languages And Literatures

Specialist program:

(11 full courses or their equivalent, including at least one 400-series course)

LIN100Y1 and approved first courses in any two Slavic languages

Higher Years:
1. (LIN228H1, LIN229H1)/(231H1/LIN232H1); SLA330Y1
2. Remainder of 3-year sequences in the two Slavic languages
3. Two courses from: SLA425Y1, 430Y1, SLA438H1, SLA452Y1, SLA468H1 chosen to correspond with the Slavic languages studied

Slavic Languages and Literatures (Arts program)

Consult Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures

Specialist program:
(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:
SLA100Y1

Higher Years:
1. SLA220Y1, SLA240H1, SLA241H1, SLA320Y1, SLA339H1, SLA340H1
2. Two courses from: SLA234H1, SLA244H1, SLA250Y1, SLA252H1, SLA255H1, SLA311H1, SLA312H1, SLA314H1, SLA315H1, SLA317H1, SLA318H1, 321H1, SLA322H1, SLA330Y1, SLA331H1, SLA332H1, SLA343H1, SLA344H1, SLA351H1, SLA367H1, SLA370H1, SLA402H1, SLA403H1, SLA415H1, SLA420Y1, SLA423H1, SLA433H1, SLA440H1, SLA441H1, SLA449H1, SLA450H1, SLA451H1, SLA452Y1, SLA460H1, SLA461H1, SLA462H1, SLA464H1

B. Polish

First Year:
SLA106Y1

Higher Years:
1. SLA206Y1, SLA216Y1, SLA306H1, SLA336H1, SLA406H1/406Y1,
2. Two courses from: SLA226H1, SLA255H1, SLA330Y1, SLA346H1, SLA356H1, SLA406H1/406Y1, , SLA436H1, , SLA476H1

C. Ukrainian

First Year:
SLA108Y1

Higher Years:
1. SLA208Y1, SLA308Y1
2. Four courses from: SLA218Y1, SLA228H1, SLA238H1, SLA248H1, SLA253H1, SLA255H1, SLA318H1, SLA328H1, SLA330Y1, SLA408H1, SLA418H1, SLA419Y1, SLA428Y1, SLA429H1, SLA438H1, SLA448H1, SLA458H1, SLA468H1U

Ukrainian Language and Literature (Arts program)

Consult Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures.

Specialist program:

(9 full courses or their equivalent, including at least one 400-series course)

First Year:
SLA108Y1

Higher Years:
1. SLA208Y1, SLA218Y1, SLA308Y1, SLA438H1, SLA468H1
2. Four courses, including at least one at the 300+level., from: SLA228H1, SLA238H1, SLA248H1, SLA253H1, SLA255H1, SLA318H1, SLA328H1, SLA330Y1, SLA408H1, SLA418H1, SLA419Y1, SLA428Y1, SLA429H1, SLA448H1, SLA458H1. Courses in Ukrainian history may also be counted toward this programme.

Major program:

(6 full courses or their equivalent)

SLA108Y1

Higher Years:
1. SLA208Y1, SLA218Y1
2. Three courses, including at least one at the 300+level., from: SLA228H1, SLA238H1, SLA248H1, SLA253H1, SLA255H1, SLA308Y1, SLA318H1, SLA328H1, SLA408H1, SLA418H1, SLA419Y1, SLA428Y1, SLA429H1, SLA438H1, SLA448H1, SLA458H1, SLA468H1. Courses in Ukrainian history may also be counted toward this programme.

Minor program:

(4 full courses or their equivalent)

1. SLA218Y1
2. Three Ukrainian courses, including one language course and at least one course at the 300+level. One course in Ukrainian history may also be counted toward this programme.

Faculty of Arts & Science Language Citation

The Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures participates in the Faculty of Arts and Science’s Language Citation initiative. Students may achieve this Citation in Croatian, Czech, Polish, Russian, Serbian, and Ukrainian. Students interested in completing the Language Citation in languages taught in the Slavic Department but not listed here should consult the Undergraduate Coordinator of the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures.

Language study is a demanding and intellectually rewarding educational experience. Our students learn to communicate both orally and in writing in other languages and are thus able to experience other parts of the world in more intimate ways. Their access to other cultures opens doors for further study and employment. Students in our department also have the opportunity to read a vast array of world-renowned authors in the original languages, as well as works – normally not available in English – in other areas of study, for example, cinema studies, drama, folklore, history, intellectual history, philosophy, mathematics, and political science.

The Language Citation recognizes a significant level of achievement in language study. For course selection students should consult the Undergraduate Coordinator as early as possible since not every language course is offered each year. Students who begin language study at the Intermediate level should consult the Undergraduate Coordinator for approval of advanced literature and culture courses that may satisfy the requirements for the Language Citation.

The Language Citation in Croatian or Serbian is available to students who complete either SLA307Y1 or SLA316Y1 plus an additional FCE, approved by the department, in South Slavic literature or culture with readings and discussion in the target language with a grade of at least B-.

The Language Citation in Czech is available to students who complete SLA204Y1 AND305Y1 with a grade of at least B-.

The Language Citation in Polish is available to students who complete SLA206Y1, SLA306H1 and SLA336H1 with a grade of at least B-.

The Language Citation in Russian is available to students who complete, with a grade of at least B- , two FCEs: SLA220Y1, SLA320Y1, or SLA420Y1.

The Language Citation in Ukrainian is available to students who complete SLA208Y1

Students should note that, as explained on the page 20 of this Calendar, the Language Citation is not equivalent to an academic program and that enrolment in a program is not necessary in order to earn the recognition bestowed by the Citation.

Ukrainian - See also Linguistics and Languages