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377.115-116 First Year Russian<\/strong> 377.215-216 Second Year Russian (H)<\/strong> 377.315-316 Third Year Russian (H)<\/strong> 377.395-397 Readings in Russian Studies (H)<\/strong> Foreign Language Placement Testing<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
This course is designed for students who have no background in the language and wish to learn the language at an academic level, obtaining knowledge of the linguistic aspects of the language as well as skills needed to communicate in Russian. The goal of the course is the simultaneous progression of four skills (speaking, listening, writing, and reading) as well as familiarity with aspects of Russian linguistics and culture that are necessary for language competency in survival level. It is expected that, by the end of the spring term, students will have basic speaking and listening comprehension skills, a solid grasp of basic grammar, reading and writing skills. No Satisfactory\/Unsatisfactory. 4 credits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This course is designed for students who have finished AS.377.116 with C+ or above, or by a placement exam. The goal of the course is the simultaneous progression of four skills (speaking, listening, writing, and reading) as well as familiarity with aspects of Russian linguistics and culture that are necessary for language competency higher than that learned in First Year Russian.<\/span> Prerequisite: 377.115-116. 3 credits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This course offers advanced training in spoken as well as written Russian. It is designed for students who have basic Russian language proficiency acquired through AS.377.216 or equivalent. Advanced level of grammatical structures will be learned and practiced through communicative tasks. 3 credits<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The course examines aspects of Russian culture through Russian literature. Readings include a wide range of texts. In this particular course, we will read a play by a Soviet writer and watch a video recording of a contemporary stage show by the Moscow Art Theater. Participation in the course would require reading authentic Russian texts, extensive classroom discussions, and frequent writing assignments. (All texts and videos are in Russian.) Pre-req: 377.315-316 or by permission. 2 credits<\/p>\n\n\n\nRelated Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n