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University of Southern California Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Science Slavic Languages and Literatures
University of Southern California Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Science

University of Southern California Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Science

Slavic Languages and Literatures

South Los Angeles, USA

PhD

English

Sep 2026

Key Summary

    About : The Slavic Languages and Literatures program offers an in-depth exploration of various Slavic languages, literatures, and cultures. Students will engage with a curriculum that promotes critical thinking and cultural insight, preparing participants for the complexities of Slavic studies.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue careers in education, translation, transnational organizations, and cultural institutions. They might also find opportunities in diplomacy, government roles, and international relations related to Slavic regions.

The doctorate in Slavic Languages and Literatures is designed to prepare students for a career in teaching and scholarship at the university level. It provides a thorough grounding in Russian literary and cultural history as well as in the theoretical perspectives current in the field.

Elective coursework, particularly taken at the upper level, allows students to take advantage of the department's expertise in such additional areas as Russian art, Russian theater, and eastern European cinema. The linguistic component of the curriculum together with the experience as a teaching assistant in Russian language courses that many students gain also serves as preparation for positions involving language teaching.