0051. Beginning Russian I (5 s.h.) F. Core: LA.

Students acquire skills to communicate in Russian on a variety of topics in predictable situations. Classroom work focuses on listening, speaking, reading and writing as students build their mastery of vocabulary and grammar. Emphasis on communication in a cultural context.

0052. Beginning Russian II (4-5 s.h.) F S. Core: LA.

Prerequisite: Russian 0051 or equivalent.

This course is in transition in 2006-2007: in the fall 2006 semester, for students who completed Ru 51 in spring 2006 or earlier, the course is 4 credits. In the spring 2007 semester, for students who completed Ru 51 in fall 2006, it is 5 credits. See the Russian advisor for more details.

C061. Intermediate Russian I (3 s.h.) F S. Core: LB.

Prerequisite: Russian 0052 or equivalent.

A continuation of the activities stressing communicative competence. Emphasis on vocabulary building, writing, and reading comprehension.

0062. Intermediate Russian II (3 s.h.) F S.

Prerequisite: Russian C061 or equivalent.

Intensive review of grammar with special attention to increasing vocabulary and idiomatic expressions.

0081. Russian Literature in English (3 s.h.)

A survey of selected masterpieces of Russian literature in English with emphasis on the influence of folklore.

0120. Russian for Business and Travel (3 s.h.) S.

Prerequisite: Russian 0062 or permission of instructor.

Intensive work in spoken and written Russian needed by business executives and other travelers. Vocabulary, idiomatic usage and special terminology for professional needs. Cultural aspects, practice in personal contact and letter writing.

0142. Russian Short Story in English (2 s.h.) F.

Readings of selected masterpieces by authors such as Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, Turgenev, Pushkin, Leskov, Chekhov, Gorky, and Bunin. Analysis and discussion.

0145. Russian Drama in English (2 s.h.) S.

Reading, reports and discussions of representative plays by Griboyedov, Pushkin, Gogol, Tolstoy, Turgenev, Ostrovsky, Chekhov, and Gorky.

0149. 19th Century Slavic Literature in English (3 s.h.) S.

Cross Listed with Slavic 0149.

Survey of Slavic literature; reading of representative works from Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Polish, Russian, Serbian, and Ukrainian literature.

0150. Modern Slavic Literature in English (3 s.h.) S.

Cross Listed with Slavic 0150.

Survey of East, West, and South Slavic literature; reading of representative works from Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Polish, Russian, Serbian, and Ukrainian literature.

0225. Advanced Russian I (3 s.h.) S.

Prerequisite: Russian 0062 or equivalent.

Selected readings from 19th century authors. Discussion, reports, and collateral assignments.

0226. Advanced Russian II (3 s.h.) S.

Prerequisite: Russian 0062 or equivalent.

Selected readings from 20th century authors. Discussion, reports, and collateral assignments.

W231. Composition and Conversation (3 s.h.) F. Core: WI.

Prerequisite: Russian 0062 or equivalent.

Oral and written work, based on selected texts, with special attention to difficult topics.

Note: Capstone course. Required for concentration in Russian.

0232. Culture and Civilization (3 s.h.) F.

Prerequisite: Russian 0062 or the equivalent.

Survey of Russian culture and civilization from its beginnings to the present.

0295. Independent Study I (3 s.h.) F.

Prerequisite: Russian 0062 or equivalent.

Arranged each semester. Please consult with the instructor.

Note: Permission of instructor. Considered only for extraordinary reasons.

0296. Independent Study II (3 s.h.) S.

Prerequisite: Russian 0062 or equivalent.

Arranged each semester. Please consult with the instructor.

Note: Permission of instructor required. Considered only for extraordinary reasons.

0351. Pushkin (3 s.h.) S.

Prerequisite: Russian 0062 or equivalent.

Reading and analysis of selected major works.

0355. Tolstoy (3 s.h.) S.

Prerequisite: Russian 0062 or equivalent.

Study and analysis of selected major works.

0356. Dostoevsky (3 s.h.) F.

Prerequisite: Russian 0062 or equivalent.

Reading and analysis of selected major works.

0364. Russian Novel (3 s.h.) F.

Prerequisite: Russian 0062 or equivalent.

Reading and analysis of selected major works.

0371. Russian Drama (3 s.h.) F.

Prerequisite: Russian 0062 or equivalent.

Reading and analysis of selected Russian plays.

0374. Russian Poetry (3 s.h.) S.

Prerequisite: Russian 0062 or equivalent.

Analysis of the major works of Russian poets.

0395. Advanced Independent Study I (3 s.h.) F.

Prerequisite: Permission of instructor required.

Supervised reading, research, and reports on an advanced level in Russian language, literature or civilization.

Note: Considered only for extraordinary reasons.

0396. Advanced Independent Study II (3 s.h.) S.

Prerequisite: Permission of instructor required.

Supervised reading, research, and reports on an advanced level in Russian language, literature or civilization.

Note: Considered only for extraordinary reasons.
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