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Russian (RUS)

Major: A minimum of eight course credits, which include:

  1. RUS 103, 205, 301, 311;

  2. Four courses (at least two of which must be courses in Russian literature in translation) selected from courses in Russian at or above the 300 level, HIS 321 (Muscovite and Imperial Russia), HIS 322 (Revolutionary and Soviet Russia), and HIS 323 (Russia from 1941).

Teaching Major: A minimum of nine course credits, to include the requirements for the Russian major listed above and LAL 308 (Language Teaching Methodology). In addition to the foregoing requirements, prospective teachers must also apply for admission to the Teacher Education Program (preferably at the start of their sophomore year) and complete a second major in Secondary Education described under Education.

Note: A major in Russian Studies is also offered; however, students may not combine a major in Russian with the interdepartmental major in Russian Studies.

Minor: A minimum of five course credits in Russian which include RUS 103, 205, 301, 311, and one course selected from Russian at or above the 300 level, HIS 321, HIS 322, or HIS 323.

Note: The Russian minor is not available to students with a Russian Studies major.

Courses taught in Russia: see RUS 384, 955, and 988 below.

101-102-103. Beginning Russian I, II, & III
Essentials of grammar, with practice in speaking, reading, listening, and writing Russian. IKACH

205. Intermediate Russian
Review of basic grammatical forms and continued development of speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. Prerequisite: RUS 103. IKACH

280/380. Internship: see Courses 280/380.

281. Introduction to Russian Culture and Civilization
Same as RSS 281 (see for full course description). Readings and discussions in English. Offered subject to availability of staff. IKACH

290/390. Individual Project: see Courses 290/390.

301. Composition and Conversation
Intensive practice in writing and speaking and introduction to complex grammatical structures through readings of advanced-level texts. Compositions and discussions on a variety of topics. Prerequisite: RUS 205. IKACH

311. Introduction to Russian Literature
Survey of Russian literature and of its main currents, with readings of representative works. Lectures, readings, and discussions in Russian. Prerequisite: RUS 301. (Humanities) IKACH

341. Russian Literature in Translation, 1800-1880
Examination of major works by Russian Romantic and Realist writers. Readings and discussions in English. Usually offered every third year. Prerequisite: ENG 111. (Humanities) IKACH

351. Russian Literature in Translation, 1880-1932
Examination of major works of pre- and post-revolutionary Russian fiction, poetry, and drama. Readings and discussions in English. Usually offered every third year. Prerequisite: ENG 111. (Humanities) IKACH

355. Russian Literature in Translation, 1932-Present
A survey of works by major writers of the Soviet and post-Soviet periods. Readings and discussions in English. Usually offered every third year. Prerequisite: ENG 111. (Humanities) IKACH

384. Russia Today
The current scene in the Russian Republic. Registration, when the course is taught in Russia, entails additional costs. Offered subject to availability of staff. Same course as RSS 384. (CR) GIVENS

391. Tutorial in Russian
Supervised reading in Russian literature and/or civilization, and discussions and compositions based on the reading. All work to be done in Russian. Prerequisites: RUS 205 and permission of instructor.

485. Advanced Russian Studies (1/2-1)
Reading or research in Russian. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Same course as RSS 485.

501. Theatre in Russian (1/4)
Group reading, discussion, and preparation of one or more Russian plays. Rehearsals and performances in Russian. Prerequisites: knowledge of Russian and permission of instructor. Same course as RSS 501. (CR) IKACH

511. Russian Reading and Conversation Group (1/4)
Maintenance of Russian language skills through reading and conversation. Same course as RSS 511. (CR) IKACH

955. Semester in Russia (Krasnodar)

988-RSS-L. Semester in Russia-Language Immersion (St. Petersburg)

988-RSS-A. Semester in Russia-St. Petersburg

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