Russian

Provides an introduction to the basic language skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing). A proficiency-oriented approach is used in the course. No prerequisite.

Reinforces the range of skills practiced in Russian 001, while focusing on expanding the student's vocabulary and fluency. The emphasis is on active participation as a means of expanding speaking, listening, reading and writing skills introduced in Russian 001. Students are prepared to handle real situations in foreign culture. Prerequisite: Russian 1 or placement by instructor.

Enhances speaking, listening, reading, and writing in Russian. Cultural activities are included to allow students to appreciate cultural nuances in the target language. Prerequisite: Russian II or placement by instructor.

Focuses on the reading of and interpreting written material related to everyday surroundings. Prerequisite: Russian III or placement by instructor.

Focuses on the foundation texts in the humanities from Russian literature to distinguish and interpret differences in genres. In English translation. No prerequisites.

Provides foundation in the humanities from Russian comedic and tragic tradition to distinguish and interpret differences in genres. In English translation.

Analyzes advanced texts from Russian integrating linguistic, literary, and historical contexts. Topics will vary from semester to semester. Honors course.

Analyzes advanced texts from Russian integrating linguistic, literary, and historical contexts. Topics will vary from semester to semester. Honors course.

Analyzes advanced texts from Russian integrating linguistic, literary, and historical contexts. Topics will vary from semester to semester. Honors course.

Analyzes advanced texts from Russian integrating linguistic, literary, and historical contexts. Topics will vary from semester to semester. Honors course.

Analyzes and inteprets a variety of texts from across Russian, East European, and Eurasian literary history. In English translation. Prerequisite: None

Analyzes literary manifestations of revolutionary social and political theories and ideologies in Russian. Allows students to have a better understanding of the Russian society during important socio-historical moments. Open to all students, and no knowledge of Russian is required.

Examines the categorization and manifestations of love and hate across literary and cultural artifacts of Russian, Eastern Europe, and Eurasia. No knowledge of Russian is required.

Analyzes the evolution of women with Russian, East European, and Eurasian culture. Compare the difference in cultural manifestations of gender among multiple cultural and ethnic groups.

Examines and assesses cinematographic theories, achievements, and innovations from Russian, East European, and Eurasian traditions. In English translation. Prerequisite: None

Analyzes topics pertaining to Russian society through active discussions in target language, through reading and writing. Prerequisite: Russian 004 or Instructor's permission.

Focuses on reading ans writing texts. Enables students to read and write at the intermediate level, interpret written and spoken materials related to their surroundings and basic social and cultural topics. Prerequisite: Russian 125 or placement by instructor.

Strengthens advanced discourse related to everyday living, social structures, and history. Articulate cultural knowledge utilizing written, spoken, and visual forms. Continuation of RUSS 125 and RUSS 126 for majors and minors in Russian. Prerequisite: RUSS 125 and 126, or instructor's permission.

Explores varying trends in Russian, East European, and Eurasian cultural production, and illustrate its continuing influence on contemporary society. Open to all students. No knowledge of Russian required.

Explores the evolution of Russian cultural structures and illustrates its influence on contemporary global political processes. Open to all students. No knowledge of Russian required.

Trains students how to compare the interaction among literary, political, and cultural revolutionary movements, and their manifestatoins as continuing historical revolutionary traditions. No prerequisite. In English translation. Open to all students.

Provides guidance to the student in research on a specific topic or project. Enables students to propose and develop a topic of their interest and analyze it. Students are guided by a faculty mentor. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

Study Abroad. Experiences vary by department, topic, semester, and locale.