Objectives
A degree in Russian and Economics allows you to become an informed user of the Russian language and to develop your understanding of Russian culture, history and society. At the same time you will study Economics, giving you a solid grounding in modern economic theory, incorporating the issues underlying current debates on economic policy, and the quantitative and analytical skills essential for economists. In this four-year degree course you will normally take half of your modules in Russian and half in Economics. You will spend your third year abroad in Russia. Russian courses at Sheffield focus on small-group teaching. You'll be taught by internationally-renowned experts in our field and by native speakers of the language. You'll gain a thorough grounding in all aspects of spoken and written Russian, including conversation, reading, translating and oral presentation. We also hone your reading, presentation and writing skills in English. All students follow either a beginners or an advanced (post-A Level) Russian course, depending on their qualifications. They also follow a core programme of modules in Russian cultural and social history that complements language instruction at each level. In addition, you may also choose from an exciting range of optional modules, including Russian thought, literature, art and visual culture, Soviet politics and culture, East European cinema, linguistics, and other Slavonic languages (Czech or Polish). Economics modules will equip you with the intellectual curiosity and academic skills to understand the world in which we live. When studying Economics you will be taught how to think, not what to think. You will develop a range of general transferable skills including communication skills, presentation skills, time management, IT skills, and information-gathering skills. Modules at levels one and two include Economic Analysis and Policy, Mathematical Methods for Economics, Statistical Methods, Microeconomic Principles. At level three you will be able to choose from a range of optional modules in Economics.
