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RUSS 401 - Elementary Russian
Credits:
4.00
Oral-aural practice and written drills designed to achieve a
mastery of basic grammatical patterns. Language lab and
computer lab work. For students without previous training in
Russian. Special fee.
RUSS 402 - Elementary Russian
Credits:
4.00
See description for RUSS 401.
RUSS 425 - Introduction to Russia: Contemporary Society and Culture
Credits:
4.00
Introduction to contemporary Russian society and culture in
English. Examines the "Russian mind" (as it was before
1917), the "Soviet mind," and how the two have clashed. A
closer examination of how the Russians are adapting to the
changes that have taken place in their country since the
collapse of communism. Readings, films, realia. Themes to be
discussed include leadership; authority and power; the
Russian soul; family, women, youth, education, holidays and
celebrations; and the new Russians. Special fee.
RUSS 426 - Film and Communism
Credits:
4.00
An examination through film of Soviet/Communist mythology
from its birth to its deconstruction. Particular attention
will be focused on the instructive nature of Soviet film
(1917-1991) and the cultural idioms used in this medium.
Taught entirely in English. Films, readings, lectures,
discussion. No prerequisites. Special fee.
RUSS 500 - Selected Topics in World Literature
Credits:
4.00
Topics will be chosen which introduce students to major
themes and genres. (Also offered as CLAS 500, FREN 500,
GERM 500, ITAL 500, PORT 500, SPAN 500.) May be repeated for
credit. Credit/Fail. Writing intensive.
RUSS #502 - Review Russian for Intermediate Students
Credits:
4.00
Reviews the complete Russian declensional system, singular
and plural, nouns, adjectives, possessives, and verb system
(conjugations, aspectual usage, imperative usage and
formation).Students successfully completing this (with a C
or better) should be able to continue their study in
RUSS 504. Prereq: RUSS 402 or equivalent; permission.
Special fee.
RUSS 503 - Intermediate Russian
Credits:
4.00
Continuation of RUSS 401-402. Review of Russian grammar,
and practice in oral and written expression. Prereq:
RUSS 402 or equivalent high school or college course with a
grade of C or better. Special fee.
RUSS 504 - Intermediate Russian
Credits:
4.00
See description for RUSS 503.
RUSS 521 - Survey of 19th Century Russian Literature in English
Credits:
4.00
Selected masterpieces of 19th-century Russian literature.
Pushkin, Gogol, Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, Checkhov, and others.
Lectures and readings in English. Open to all students,
including freshmen. Special fee. Writing intensive.
RUSS 522 - Survey of 20th Century Russian Literature in English
Credits:
4.00
Selected masterpieces of 20th century Russian literature.
Chekhov, Pasternak, Bely, Bulgakov, Solzhenitsyn, and
others. Lectures and readings in English. Open to all
students, including freshmen. Special fee. Writing
intensive.
RUSS 593 - Major Russian Authors in English
Credits:
4.00
In-depth discussion and analysis of a major Russian author
or literary period. A different author or period offered
each semester. Lectures and readings in English. Open to all
students. Not for major credit; majors must register for
RUSS 693. Special fee. Writing intensive.
RUSS 601 - Russian Conversation and Phonetics
Credits:
4.00
Practical application of fundamental phonetic theory of
spoken Russian. Designed to increase fluency and accuracy
in conversation. Prereq: RUSS 504 with a grade of C or
better; permission. Special fee.
RUSS 631 - Advanced Russian Conversation and Composition
Credits:
4.00
Advanced spoken and written Russian designed to maintain
aural-oral fluency; emphasis on translation and advanced
grammatical structures. Prereq: RUSS 503-504 or equivalent
with a grade of C or better. Special fee.
RUSS 632 - Advanced Russian Conversation and Composition
Credits:
4.00
See description for RUSS 631.
RUSS 685 - Study Abroad
Credits:
16.00
Studies at a Russian institution of higher learning.
Interested students should consult with a Russian advisor.
Prereq: primarily for juniors and seniors who have completed
RUSS 632 or equivalent with a grade of B (3.00) or better.
Special fee. CR/F. (IA grade will be assigned until
official transcript is received from the foreign
institution.)
RUSS 686 - Study Abroad
Credits:
16.00
See description for RUSS 685.
RUSS 691 - Readings in Russian Literature
Credits:
4.00
Linguistic and stylistic characteristics of works of
important authors of the 19th and 20th centuries. Readings,
lectures, and papers entirely in Russian. Special fee.
Writing intensive.
RUSS 693 - Major Russian Authors
Credits:
4.00
Same as RUSS 593, except that majors may do selected
readings in Russian and conduct research assignments on a
specified topic. Final projects required. Special fee.
RUSS 721 - Topics in Contemporary Russian Literature: From Chekhov to Post-Modernism
Credits:
4.00
Reading, discussion, and close analysis of works of prose
fiction and/or poetry from post-19th-century Russian
literature within various contexts (literary-historical,
socio-political, cultural, artistic, etc.) of the given
period. All readings, written assignments, and class
discussion in Russian. Prereq: RUSS 691 or equivalent or by
permission. Special fee. Writing intensive.
RUSS 725 - Topics in Russian Culture and Society
Credits:
4.00
Historical, geographical, social, political, intellectual
and artistic developments in Russia which have influenced
contemporary Russian society and culture. Readings, class
discussions, and films. Conducted entirely in Russian.
Special fee. Writing intensive.
RUSS 733 - History and Development of the Russian Language
Credits:
4.00
Overview of the changes in sounds, structure, and vocabulary
from Proto-Indo-European through Old Church Slavonic, Old
Russian, to contemporary Russian. Readings in culture and
civilization parallel to the chronology of the studied
linguistic period. Prereq: grade of C or better in last
Russian course taken. Special fee.
RUSS 790 - Advanced Language and Style
Credits:
4.00
For students who have a strong, active control of grammar.
The most difficult problems of Russian grammar and syntax in
poetry and prose. Develops confidence in expression both in
everyday situations and in abstract concepts (emphasis on
the latter). Prereq: grade of C or better in last Russian
language course taken. Special fee. Barring duplication of
material, may be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits.
RUSS 791 - Methods of Foreign Language Teaching
Credits:
4.00
Objectives, methods, and techniques in teaching foreign
languages from elementary grades through college.
Discussion, demonstration, preparation of instructional
materials, microteaching of the language skills. Prereq:
permission. Special fee.
RUSS 795 - Independent Study
Credits:
1.00 to 4.00
Open to highly qualified juniors and seniors. To be elected
only with permission of the Russian program coordinator
and the supervising faculty member or members. Barring
duplication of subject, may be repeated for credit.
RUSS 796 - Independent Study
Credits:
1.00 to 4.00
See description for RUSS 795.
RUSS 797 - Special Studies in Russian Language, Literature, and Culture
Credits:
2.00 or 4.00
Selected topics in language, literature, and culture.
Barring duplication of subject, may be repeated for credit.
RUSS 798 - Special Studies in Russian Language, Literature, and Culture
Credits:
2.00 or 4.00
See description for RUSS 797.