Russian (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.
Meets University of New Mexico General Education Curriculum Area 6: Second Language.
{Fall}
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.
Meets University of New Mexico General Education Curriculum Area 6: Second Language.
{Spring}
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.
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.
2993 [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, 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.
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.
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)
Individual research into an area proposed by the student and conducted under the direction of a faculty member.
Restriction: permission of instructor.
498.
Reading and Research for Honors.
(3)
A faculty-supervised course culminating in a comprehensive paper or research proposal that integrates knowledge attained through coursework, research, and experience. 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)
A faculty-taught course emphasizing writing, critique and revision within the context of a particular genre or academic discipline.
Open only to seniors enrolled for departmental honors.
