| Class
Name |
Credit
Hrs |
Class
Description |
| Rus 101 Beginning
Russian I |
3 |
Emphasis
on developing proficiency in listening, speaking, reading
and writing the Russian language. |
| Rus
102 Beginning Russian II |
3 |
A
continuation of Rus101. Further development of proficiency
in listening, speaking, reading and writing the Russian
language. Prerequisite: Rus 101 or equivalent level of
proficiency. |
| Rus 103
Accelerated Russian Business (Demand) |
6 |
An
intensive overview of Russian language for beginners,
developing working proficiency in listening, speaking,
reading and writing in the area of business. |
| Rus
203 Intermediate Russian I |
3 |
Systematic
development of proficiency in Russian. Prerequisite: Rus
102 or equivalent level of proficiency. |
| Rus
204 Intermediate Russian II |
3 |
A continuation of
Rus 203 Further systematic development of proficiency
in Russian. Prerequisite: Rus 203 or equivalent level
of proficiency. |
| Rus
298 Topics in Russian (Demand) |
1-8 |
Topics
not normally included in another course Prerequisites
are determined by the department and stipulated in the
syllabus. |
| Rus 305 Conversation
and Composition (Demand) |
3 |
Another
step in developing a more comprehensive proficiency in
Russian with a particular emphasis on speaking and writing.
The course demands from the student an active use of new
and already acquired vocabulary and grammar structures,
as well as of syntactical features of oral and written
expression. Prerequisite: Rus 204 or equivalent level
of proficiency |
| Rus 306 Russian Culture and Civilization
(Demand) |
3 |
Introduction
to the Russian cultural history and contemporary life.
Analysis and discussions focus on major historical, political,
social, and cultural events and the way they shaped Russian
civilization. Russian cultural perspectives and analyzed
as they are expressed in a variety of cultural products
and practices. The course is taught in English. There
are no prerequisites. Course may be offered with a study
abroad option. |
| Rus 325 Film
in Soviet and Russian History (Demand) |
3 |
A
survey of the most important aspects of cinematography
and cinematographic production in the Soviet Union and
Russian. Covers major figures in the field of film as
well as an introduction to the major filmic schools and
movement. Taught in Russian with reading in both Russian
and English. Prerequisite: Rus 204. |
| Rus 330
Russian Short Story (Demand) |
3 |
A
survey of the major Russian short stories of the 19th
and 20th centuries. Classes will involve discussion of
the main figures of Russian literature. The course is
to be taught entirely in Russian. Prerequisite: 204. |
| Rus 498 Advanced
Topics in Russian (Demand) |
1-8 |
For
upper-division students. Topics to be announced each time
the course is offered. |
| Rus 499 Independent
Study (Demand) |
1-3 |
Individually
directed study in Russian. Prerequisite: permission of
instructor. The proposed study must be approved by the
instructor, adviser, department head, department head,
and dean in advance of enrollment. |
