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, conversation, watching films, listening to tapes, etc.
An introduction to and survey of Russian culture from its origins until the 20th century that acquaints students with the roots of Russian religion, the arts, architecture, music, folklore, 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.
An in-depth examination of Russian literature since 1900, with special attention given to modernist trends, Socialist Realism, non-conformism, Russian literature abroad. Course taught in English. Students taking the course for Russian major credit will be assigned readings 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.
Detailed study of complex grammatical forms. Continued emphasis on speaking, reading, listening, and writing on the advanced level.
Independent research in Russian Studies on an advanced level for undergraduates and graduate students outside the discipline. Students will be required to establish a written contract with the relevant faculty member describing the tasks to be completed in the course. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits, or a total of six credits of RUS 395 and 495G.
Introduction to the environmental, economic and cultural components of sustainable food production and distribution in local and regional food systems. The definition, emergence, and growth of sustainable agriculture are discussed along with pertinent soil, crop, and livestock management practices. Emphasis is placed on holistic analyses of current issues in agriculture and food systems from environmental, profitability, and social justice perspectives.
This course focuses on the social processes and cultural mechanisms that underlie everyday agricultural practices, in the U.S. and abroad. By comparing agriculture and food systems between the U.S. and other countries, the course helps students appreciate distinctiveness of each society's effort to build agricultural sustainability and recognize the common challenges of such an effort in the context of globalized agricultural trade and food production. Prereq: SAG 210.
