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Course Descriptions

Russian
(RUSS)

(faculty, see Department of European and Classical Languages and Culture)

101. (RUSS 1411) Beginning Russian I. (3-2). Credit 4.

Elementary language study with oral, written and reading practice. Attention given to background for conversation. Part of class preparation will be done in language laboratory.

102. (RUSS 1412) Beginning Russian II. (3-2). Credit 4. Continuation of RUSS 101.

Part of class preparation will be done in language laboratory. Prerequisite: RUSS 101 with a grade of C or better.

201. (RUSS 2311) Intermediate Russian I. (3-0). Credit 3. I

Continuation and review of grammar, selected readings; material to develop conversational and reading ability. Prerequisite: RUSS 102 with a grade of C or better.

202. (RUSS 2312) Intermediate Russian II. (3-0). Credit 3. II

Continuation of RUSS 201. Readings taken from standard works. Prerequisite: RUSS 201 with a grade of C or better.

221. Field Studies I. Credit 3.

Russian language and culture, taught in the former Soviet Union; supervised travel of cultural interest; participation in courses and activities at a Russian university or institute; exams, written and oral reports; to be taken concurrently with RUSS 222. Prerequisite: RUSS 102 with a grade of B or higher.

222. Field Studies II. Credit 3.

Russian language and literature taught in the former Soviet Union in cooperation with a Russian university or institute; exams, written and oral reports; to be taken concurrently with RUSS 221. Prerequisite: RUSS 102 with a grade of B or higher.

241. Conversation I. (2-0). Credit 2.

Development of conversational skills in Russian; building of active vocabulary; phonetic exercises with emphasis on correct diction; oral reports, skits, assigned dialogues; not for native speakers of Russian; conducted in Russian. Prerequisite: RUSS 102 or equivalent.

242. Conversation II. (2-0). Credit 2.

Continuation of RUSS 241; discussion of texts on current events; improvised debates; emphasis on vocabulary building and correct expression; not for native speakers of Russian; conducted in Russian. Prerequisite: RUSS 102 or equivalent or approval of department head.

285. Directed Studies. Credit 1 to 4.

Individual supervision of readings or assigned projects in Russian, selected for each student individually. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor and department head.

289. Special Topics in... Credit 1 to 4.

Selected topics in an identified area of Russian. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.

301. Advanced Grammar and Composition I. (3-0). Credit 3.

Review of grammar at an advanced level; readings of literary texts for analysis and emulation; development of oral and written skills; required for modern languages majors in Russian; conducted in Russian. Prerequisite: RUSS 202 or registration therein.

302. Advanced Grammar and Composition II. (3-0). Credit 3.

Continuation of RUSS 301; literary interpretation of longer works; particular emphasis on the short stories of Chekhov and other major authors; required for modern languages majors in Russian; conducted in Russian. Prerequisite: RUSS 202 or registration therein.

322. Masterpieces of Russian Literature. (3-0). Credit 3.

Selected works of Russian literature, representative of its major authors and most important literary movements; literary analysis and evaluation of each work's cultural background; conducted in Russian. Prerequisite: RUSS 202 or registration therein. May be retaken with approval of department head.

337. Russian Drama. (3-0). Credit 3.

Introduction to the masterpieces of Russian drama from the 19th century to the present; includes such authors as Pushkin, Chekhov, Gorky, Arbuzov, Rozov and Petrushevskaya. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification; approval of instructor. Cross-listed with MODL 337.

341. Russia's Artistic Heritage. (3-0). Credit 3.

A multimedia introduction to Russian culture; Russian masterpieces in art, architecture, dance, theater, literature, film and music characteristic of the different periods of Russian culture from its prehistoric beginnings to the present; conducted in English; readings and written assignments in Russian. Prerequisite: RUSS201 or registration therein. Cross-listed with MODL 341. May be retaken with approval of department head.

401. The Russian Novel. (3-0). Credit 3.

Major works of Russian prose of the 19th and 20th centuries; literary analysis with regard to its social background and chief cultural movements; conducted in English; readings and written assignments in Russian. Prerequisite: RUSS 201 or registration therein. Cross-listed with MODL 342. May be retaken with approval of department head.

485. Directed Studies. Credit 1 to 4.

Individual supervision of readings or assigned projects, selected for each student individually; written and oral reports. Prerequisites: Approval of instructor and department head.

489. Special Topics in... Credit 1 to 4.

Selected topics in an identified area of Russian language, literature and civilization. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.