Why Study Abroad
EAP's Russia program is based in Moscow, one of the world's great capital cities. Moscow offers innumerable opportunities to study the language, and both the glories of the Russian past and the current cultural, political and economic changes.
When to Study Abroad
The EAP program in Moscow offers two levels of Russian language study - intermediate and advanced. Both programs are offered Fall Semester only, with the option of either dormitory or home-stay living. Depending on your progress in the major, you should consult with the Russian advisor as to when is the right time for you!
Where to go:
Russia, of course! At International University, Moscow, the UC Education Abroad Program offers two programs of intensive language and culture specially designed for UC EAP. These programs are "set" courses taught in Russian and/or English, plus Russian language courses (the level depends on your proficiency at the time of your departure). The course offerings vary from year to year based on the number of student participants and their academic focus. Consult with your Russian major or minor advisor to determine which would be the best level for you to take abroad.
Language of Instruction |
Level of Language |
Comments |
| Russian/English | Intermediate | 4-week intensive language program (ILP), held during the month of August. Fall semester consists of one intensive 15-unit language course and one 4-unit program course, typically offered in the following subject areas:
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| Russian | Advanced | 4-week intensive language program (ILP), held during the month of August. Fall semester consists of an advanced grammar course plus a minimum of two program courses with their associated language practica. Program courses are typically offered in the following subjects areas:
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The UC Education Abroad Program offers two special features to help you choose: the Coursefinder database and the Program Wizard.
- The Coursefinder database includes descriptions of all courses taken by UC students while on EAP programs. Please note that it does not include all courses offered by the host university, only those that have been taken and submitted for approval by UC students. You may search courses by subject, location, or language of instruction.
- The Program Wizard uses the Coursefinder database to help you find possible programs of interest. You enter such variables as your major, length of study abroad program you desire, applicable language, etc. and the Program Wizard will identify several programs that fit your "profile." Again, please note that the Program Wizard is limited by the fact that the Coursefinder database only includes courses previously taken by UC students while on EAP.
What classes to take
The Russian major has determined that EAP courses may be used to fulfill the following major requirements (Note: the Russian major advisors may only determine credit for the Russian major/minor requirements. If you have a double major, you must consult with that department to determine academic credit for your coursework.)
All classes taken on the UC Education Abroad Program (EAP) are listed individually with their accompanying grades on your UC Davis transcript. The courses are UC approved courses and count toward your 180 unit requirement for graduation; however, your major has the final authority to determine how the coursework is used to fulfill specific major requirements.
EAP Course Number |
EAP Course Title |
Units |
UC Davis Course Equivalent |
| ARTHS 101 | Russian Literature and Culture Through Film (intermediate) | 4 | RUS 129 |
| FILM 101 | Russian Literature and Culture Through Film (intermediate) | 4 | RUS 129 |
| FILM 107 | Advanced Russian Literature and Culture | 4 | RUS 129 |
| HIST 104 | The Rise and Fall of Communism in Russia | 4 | HIS 138C (Restricted Elective for Major) |
| POLS 105E | Political and Social Change in Russia Today (in English) | 4 | POL 144 (Restricted Elective for Major) |
| RUSS 50 | Intensive Intermediate Russian | 15 | RUS 4, 5, 6 (Placement Exam recommended upon return to determine language proficiency.) |
| RUSS 100 | Advanced Russian Language and Culture (ILP for the Advanced Program) | 6 | RUS 101A, 101B, 101C (Placement Exam recommended upon return to determine language proficiency.) |
| RUSS 101 | Russian Literature and Culture Through Film (Intermediate) | 4 | RUS 129 |
| RUSS 104 | Russian Language for the Study of History | 3 | Restricted Elective for Major |
| RUSS 107 | Advanced Russian Literature and Culture Through Film | 4 | RUS 129 |
| RUSS 108 | Russian Language for Film | 3 | Restricted Elective for Major |
| RUSS 111 | Advanced Russian Grammar | RUS 101A, 101B, 101C (Placement Exam recommended upon return to determine language proficiency.) | |
| RUSS 115 | Advanced Study of Russian | 4 | RUS 101A, 101B, 101C (Placement Exam recommended upon return to determine language proficiency.) |
| RUSS 120 | Contemporary Russian Literature | 4 | RUS 123 |
| RUSS 121 | Russian Language for the Study of Literature | 3 | Adjuncts with RUS 120 (Restricted Elective for Major) |
| RUSS 196 | Special Study: Research | 12 | RUS 199 (Must have prior approval of department for major credit.) |