Russian (RUSS)
101.
Elementary Russian I.
(3)
Elementary Russian for students with no previous exposure to the language. Development of all four language skills: reading, speaking, writing and listening comprehension. Can be taken in conjunction with Russian 103.
{Fall}
102.
Elementary Russian II.
(3)
Elementary Russian for students who have completed Russian 101 or equivalent. Continued development of all four skills. Can be taken in conjunction with Russian 104.
{Spring}
201-202.
Intermediate Russian I-Intermediate Russian II.
(3, 3)
290.
Workshop on Russian Language and Culture.
(1-6 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
Intensive practical training in Russian language and culture.
301.
Advanced Russian I.
(3)
Vocabulary building, basic grammar review and special attention to idiomatic Russian.
302.
Advanced Russian II.
(3)
Emphasis on all four language skills, especially reading. The structure of Russian is reviewed in detail.
338.
Topics in Russian Literature and Culture in Translation.
(3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
(Also offered as COMP, ENGL 338)
Study of individual authors, genres, and/or periods of Russian literature and culture in translation.
339.
Russian Culture and History through Film.
(3)
(Also offered as HIST 335; MA 339)
In this course we study films and read secondary sources from the Soviet and post-Soviet eras (with English subtitles) and examine how they comment on current Russian social and cultural issues. Taught in English.
340.
Topics in Continuity and Change in Russian Culture.
(3-6, no limit Δ)
(Also offered as COMP 340)
Topics will deal with individual authors, genres, periods or themes.
*401.
Russia Today I.
(3)
Study of present-day life in Russia as represented in popular media, including TV and film. Aimed at students who wish to improve their Russian language skills.
*490.
Seminar in Russian Literature and Culture.
(3, no limit Δ)
Topics will deal with individual authors, genres or periods. Taught in English and/or Russian.
497.
Undergraduate Problems.
(1-6 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
Restriction: permission of instructor.
498.
Reading and Research for Honors.
(3)
Open to juniors and seniors as approved by Russian faculty. Students will study one aspect of the field with a member of the Faculty Committee.
499.
Honors Essay.
(3)
Open only to seniors enrolled for departmental honors.
