Honours Bachelor of Arts South Slavic Studies

Slavic Studies examines the languages, literatures and cultures of the eastern, central-eastern and south-eastern European linguistic communities. In addition to Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine, this encompasses Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and the Balkans, including the states of the former Yugoslavia. The Slavic language area begins in the west with the Sorbs in Germany, and in the east extends to Bering Sea in the Pacific. Studies in Slavic linguistics and literature involve more than just the interpretation of Slavic literature or the acquisition of Slavic languages. Although the acquisition and perfection of such language skills is an important requirement, it is not the only aim of Slavic Studies. Students of Slavic Studies engage themselves intensively with the linguistic, literary and cultural elements of the Slavic language area.