Welcome to the Slavic Languages and Literatures Department at the University of Washington
Here you will find information on our academic programs, courses, faculty, and departmental and outreach events.
Explore: Major in Slavic Languages and Literatures
The Department offers programs for majors, minors, and an option for honors. Here you can find requirements for our B.A. degree tracks in Russian Language and Literature, as well as East European Languages, Literature, and Culture.… [Read More]
Apply: to our MA and PhD programs
Learn how to apply to the Slavic Languages and Literatures graduate program!… [Read More]
Learn: Curriculum in Slavic Languages and Literatures
The department hosts a diverse array of courses ranging from Russian and Eastern European literatures and linguistics to Russian-Jewish literature and culture to early Soviet as well as post-Soviet film and culture. View all the exciting courses we teach!… [Read More]
Attend: Lectures by Polish Fulbrights at the UW
The Slavic Department hosts Polish Fulbrights every year and presents an annual series of lectures on Polish history, art, film, and other aspects of culture. For more information, see the Distinguished Polish Speakersʼ Series. More information coming… [Read More]
Early Fall in Prague
Students who've completed first-year Czech will have a chance to explore the Paris of the East with Czech lecturer Jaroslava Soldanova and Charles University professor Jitka Ryndová. The 3-week program that starts in late August includes intermediate… [Read More]
Welcome to the Slavic Languages and Literatures Department at the University of Washington
Here you will find information on our academic programs, courses, faculty, and departmental and outreach events.
You can make an impact in the everyday lives of Slavic department students. Give a gift today and help a Slavic Languages and Literatures student attend a conference, bring in guest speakers, or contribute to a scholarship fund.
Explore the early history of the Slavic department at the University of Washington, starting in 1915.
View our revised Mission Statement, which is a reflection of our continuous effort to enrich our curriculum and strengthen our ties with other departments and programs. To view our Fact Sheet, click on the link and then scroll down to Slavic Languages & Literatures.
May 6, 2013: Slavic hosts ACTR Olympiada of Spoken Russian
May 6, 2013: Michelle Lie awarded Vadim Pahn Scholarship
May 2, 2013: Grad student Matt Boyd awarded Fulbright