May be repeated to a maximum of 12 credit hours.

May be repeated to a maximum of 12 credit hours.

Students are introduced to the language through grammatical explanations, recitation practice, and oral as well as written exercises. The course centers on all four skills of language learning (listening, speaking, reading and writing), with emphasis on speaking standard Russian, reading Russian texts, building vocabulary and accurate pronounciation. Lecture, three hours, supervised recitation, one hour per week.

Students are introduced to the language through grammatical explanations, recitation practice, and oral as well as written exercises. The course centers on all four skills of language learning (listening, speaking, reading and writing), with emphasis on speaking standard Russian, reading Russian texts, building vocabulary and accurate pronounciation. Lecture, three hours, supervised recitation, one hour per week.

Systematic study of grammar. Introduction through simplified texts to the life and culture of Tsarist and Soviet Russia. Dictation, composition, conversation, and extensive oral practice. Lecture, three hours; recitation, one hour per week.

A course designed to increase students' skills in the areas of listening, speaking, writing, reading and culture. More complex grammatical forms introduced; focus on control of basic grammar. Development of students' lexicon through more advanced reading and writing, conversation, watching films, listening to audio materials, etc.

An introduction to and survey of Russian culture since 1900 that acquaints students with the development of Russian and Soviet culture as manifested in the arts, architecture, music, folklore, religion, and everyday life. Taught in English.

A survey of Russian literature of the 19th Century. Emphasis is on the development of romanticism, the rise of realism, and end-of-century decadence. All readings, lectures, and discussions are in English. Students taking the course for Russian major credit are expected to do outside work in Russian.

Students who have the proper qualifications may undertake a special problem in reading and research. May be repeated once for a total of six credits.

Students who have the proper qualifications may undertake a special problem in reading and research. May be repeated once for a total of six credits.