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.
This course will introduce students to the major films and film makers of the Soviet Union and Russia. It will trace the major artistic, political, cultural, and social influences and movements that shaped Russian and Soviet film. Students will view not only Russian feature films, but also documentary films and animation. Students will explore how the history and products of Russian and Soviet film are woven into the larger context of world cinema and into (Soviet) Russian history and society.
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 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.
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.
This course focuses on specialized aspects of Russian, including, but not limited to, translation and interpretation, business Russian, stylistics, structure of Russian, etc. May be repeated under different subtitles for up to 9 hours.
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.
An in-depth study of some aspect of Russian or Soviet literature, e.g., works of a single author or of several authors, a particular time period, a specific genre or theme, etc. Students taking the course for Russian credit will be expected to do readings and research in Russian. May be repeated for up to 6 credits with different subtitles.
