Russian
| Key to Course Offerings |
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designates courses in the Quantitative Scientific Cluster |
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the Ideas and Events Cluster |
| B: |
the Human Behavior Cluster |
| L: |
the Literature, Language and Arts Cluster |
| C: |
Multicultural |
| IDIS: |
Interdisciplinary courses
Multicultural and interdisciplinary courses also fulfill a cluster designation. |
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Asterisk indicates that the course may be offered less than once every two years. |
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Undergraduate Day School |
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Undergraduate Evening School |
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Courses having a more narrow focus than those taught on a regular basis of courses being taught on an experimental basis can be taught as Topics courses. These courses will be assigned numbers based on the student level for which they are intended-first, second, third or fourth year. |
Please note that Russian courses are not currently offered on a regular basis.
Russian for Beginners I
*RUSS 1000 3 cr. 3 hr.
The correct pronunciation, reading ability, and fundamentals of grammar and syntax are taught in this class. Over the semester Russian gradually becomes the working classroom and laboratory language. L, C
Russian for Beginners II
*RUSS 1100 3 cr. 3 hr.
L, C
Intermediate Russian I
*RUSS 2000 3 cr. 3 hr.
The course involves remedial pronunciation, grammar review, conversation, and laboratory practice with Russian as the working language. Assigned readings stress USSR life, customs, and culture.
Prerequisite: two years of high school Russian or RUSS 1100 and/or permission of Instructor.
Intermediate Russian II
*RUSS 2100 3 cr. 3 hr.
The course is a continuation of RUSS 2000.
Dostoevsky and Tolstoy (in English)
RUSS 2400 3 cr. 3 hr.
This course provides an in depth comparative study of the two giants of Russian 19th century literature. Contrasts in biography themes and styles are examined. The class is facilitated through lectures and readings in English, a standard length paper, a midterm, and final examination. I, L, C, IDIS
Russian Literature in English Translation
RUSS 2500 3 cr. 3 hr.
The course is a seminar on a specific topic from Russian literature, such as Soviet Literature or the modern Russian novel. Lectures and readings in English emphasize significant works in Russian and Soviet literature. A midterm and final examination and a standard length paper are required class work. The class may be repeated for credit. I, L, C, IDIS
Russian Culture and Soviet Life (in English)
RUSS 2600 3 cr. 3 hr.
The course provides an introduction to Russian life and culture as manifested in Russian geography, art, music, film, and literature. National characteristics of the Russian people and their influence on Soviet institutions are explored as well as everyday life in the Soviet Union. The course includes a significant audio-visual component.
I, L, C, IDIS
Independent Study in Russian
RUSS 4901 1 cr. 1 hr.
Independent Study in Russian
RUSS 4903 3 cr. 3 hr.
The Independent Study is open to students studying the language with the permission of the supervising instructor and the Department Chairman. Meeting times and credit are arranged with approval.
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