Russian

Course Descriptions

RUS 101

Beginning Russian I

(3 crs.) Introduction to fundamentals of grammar; exercises in speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasis on pronunciation, intonation, and aural comprehension of contemporary spoken Russian. Language laboratory required. (Lec. 3) Pre: no prior Russian is required. Will not count toward the language requirement if the student has studied Russian for more than one year within the last six years. (A3) (C2)

RUS 102

Beginning Russian II

(3 crs.) Continuation of RUS 101. Students enrolling in this course should have taken RUS 101 or equivalent. (Lec. 3) (A3) (C2)

RUS 103

Intermediate Russian I

(3 crs.) Completion of fundamentals of grammar; exercises in speaking and writing, reading of contemporary texts; emphasis on distinction between spoken and written language. Language laboratory required. Students enrolling in this course should have taken RUS 102 or equivalent. (Lec. 3)

RUS 104

Intermediate Russian II

(3 crs.) Continuation of RUS 103. Students enrolling in this course should have taken RUS 103 or equivalent. (Lec. 3)

RUS 391

Masterpieces of Russian Literature

(3 crs.) Prose, poetry, and drama from late 18th through 20th centuries in translation. Emphasis on literary movements through textual analysis. Authors range from Pushkin to Pasternak, including Dostoevsky and Tolstoy. (Lec. 3)

RUS 392

Masterpieces of Russian Literature

(3 crs.) Prose, poetry, and drama from late 18th through 20th centuries in translation. Emphasis on literary movements through textual analysis. Authors range from Pushkin to Pasternak, including Dostoevsky and Tolstoy. (Lec. 3)