Russian
Undergraduate Program
Tania Ivanova-Sullivan, Ortega Hall 353B
tivanova@unm.edu
Irina Vasilyeva Meier, Ortega Hall 323B
imeier@unm.edu
College of Arts and Sciences and Russian Major Undergraduate Admission Requirements
A minimum of 26 credit hours; 23 credit hours must be in courses acceptable toward graduation.
A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.00 on all work.
- Transfer students must have a 2.00 transfer GPA.
- Continuing UNM students must have a 2.00 institutional GPA.
Demonstrated academic achievement by satisfying the following:
- Completion of General Education Curriculum: Communication.
- Completion of General Education Curriculum: Mathematics and Statistics.
- Completion of General Education Curriculum: Second Language.
Completion of Russian major admission course work with grades of "C" or better:
- RUSS 1120.
- 101 in ARAB; or 1110 in CHIN, FREN, GREK, GRMN, ITAL, JAPN, LATN, NAVA, PORT, RUSS, or SPAN.
Degree Offered
- Bachelor of Arts in Russian (B.A.)
Major Study Requirements
Option A: Regular Option
Twenty-seven hours of courses in Russian language and literature/culture including the following:
RUSS 2110, 2120, 301, 302, *401. Twelve credit hours culture courses in translation.
Option B: Second Major Option
Twenty-one credit hours of courses in Russian language and literature/culture including the following:
RUSS 2110, 2120, 301, 302, *401. Six credit hours of literature/culture courses in translation.
Minor Study Requirements
Eighteen credit hours in Russian courses at the 200-level and beyond. One course in Russian literature in translation may be counted toward the minor.
Courses
RUSS 1110. Russian I. (3)
This is an entry level Russian course for students with no previous exposure to the language. The purpose of this beginning course is to develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills to communicate at a basic level. After the completion of the course, students will be able to perform in specific situations at the Novice-Mid level on the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages proficiency scale.
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RUSS 1120. Russian II. (3)
This is an entry-level continuation course for students that have completed 1110. The course will use a communicative approach to cover the fundamentals of basic vocabulary, grammar, conversation and culture. After the completion of the course, students will be able to perform in specific situations at the Novice-High level on the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages proficiency scale.
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RUSS 2110. Russian III. (3)
This course is for students who have completed 1110 and 1120. It is designed to further the understanding of the Russian language and culture and continues the development of the four language skills (listening, reading, writing, and speaking). After the completion of the course, students will be able to perform in specific situations at the Intermediate-Low level on the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages proficiency scale.
Meets University of New Mexico General Education Curriculum Area 6: Second Language.
RUSS 2120. Russian IV. (3)
In this course, students continue to expand and refine their proficiency skills in listening, reading, writing, and speaking Russian. It is designed for students who have completed 2110. After the completion of the course, students will be able to perform in specific situations at the Intermediate-Mid level on the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages proficiency scale.
Meets University of New Mexico General Education Curriculum Area 6: Second Language.
RUSS 290. Workshop on Russian Language and Culture. (1-6 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
Intensive practical training in Russian language and culture.
RUSS 301. Advanced Russian I. (3)
Vocabulary building, basic grammar review and special attention to idiomatic Russian.
RUSS 302. Advanced Russian II. (3)
Emphasis on all four language skills, especially reading. The structure of Russian is reviewed in detail.
RUSS 338. Topics in Russian Literature and Culture in Translation. (3, may be repeated once Δ)
(Also offered as COMP, ENGL 338)
Study of individual authors, genres, and/or periods of Russian literature and culture in translation.
RUSS 339. Russian Culture and History through Film. (3)
(Also offered as FDMA 339; HIST 335)
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.
RUSS 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.
RUSS *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.
RUSS *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.
RUSS 497. Undergraduate Problems. (1-6 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
Restriction: permission of instructor.
RUSS 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.
RUSS 499. Honors Essay. (3)
Open only to seniors enrolled for departmental honors.
