RUSS 114.3 (Formerly 115)
Elementary Russian I
1/2(4L-1T)

This course develops elementary proficiency in speaking, reading, understanding, and writing Russian. Basic grammatical structures, sound patterns, spelling and vocabulary will be studied. Students will be introduced to Russian life and culture, politics, geography, and society.

Note: Students who have completed Russian 30 in the past five years may not take this course for credit. Students who have a background in Russian or have taken any other Russian courses, must present themselves to the Department to write a placement test. Native speakers of Russian are not allowed to register in this course. Students with credit for RUSS 115 may not take this course for credit.

RUSS 117.3 (Formerly 115)
Elementary Russian II
1/2(4L-1T)
Prerequisite(s): RUSS 114 or permission of the department.

This course is a continuation of RUSS 114. It develops elementary proficiency in speaking, reading, understanding, and writing Russian. Basic grammatical structures, sound patterns, spelling and vocabulary will be studied. Students will be introduced to Russian life and culture, politics, geography, and society. Students will develop the ability to understand spoken Russian and respond to it within certain everyday topics.

Note: Students who have completed Russian 30 in the past five years may not take this course for credit. Students who have a background in Russian or have taken any other Russian courses, must present themselves to the Department to write a placement test. Native speakers of Russian are not allowed to register in this course. Students with credit for RUSS 115 may not take this course for credit.

RUSS 205.3
A Survey of Russian Literature in English Translation
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): Completion of 30 credit units at the university.

Surveys the development of Russian literature from its origins to the present. Students will read representative works in English translation of the more important genres in each period of Russian literature.

Note: This course cannot be used to fulfill the language requirement. It may be used to fulfill the humanities requirement or as an elective under Requirement 7.

RUSS 210.3
Russian Civilization (in English)
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): Completion of 30 credit units at the university.

A survey of the material, spiritual and intellectual culture of Russia.

Note: This course cannot be used to fulfill the language requirement. It may be used to fulfill the humanities requirements or as an elective under Requirement 7.

RUSS 214.3 (Formerly 215)
Intermediate Russian I
1/2(3L-1T)
Prerequisite(s): RUSS 114 and 117 or permission of the department.

This course develops the basic syntactic, morphological, lexical, and phonetic structure of modern Russian, by combining a study of the essentials of grammar with classroom practice in conversation and translation, and through selected readings.

Note: Native speakers of Russian are not allowed to register in this course. Students with credit for RUSS 215 may not take this course for credit.

RUSS 216.3
Russian Prose
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): RUSS 214, 217.

A survey of Russian prose from the beginnings to the present.

RUSS 217.3 (Formerly 215)
Intermediate Russian II
1/2(3L-1T)
Prerequisite(s): RUSS 214 or permission of the department.

This course is a continuation of RUSS 214. Emphasis is placed on improving oral and written communication skills. Selected readings will be used to further develop the essentials of grammar and build vocabulary.

Note: Native speakers of Russian are not allowed to register in this course. Students with credit for RUSS 215 may not take this course for credit.

RUSS 226.3
Russian Poetry
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): RUSS 214, 217.

The development of Russian poetry from its beginnings to the present. Works of representative poets in each period are studied.

RUSS 235.3
Turgenev (in English)
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): Completion of 30 credit units at the university.

Introduces the novels, stories and plays of Ivan Turgenev and examines his place in Russian and world literature. Representative works will be read in English translation.

Note: Students with credit for RUSS 236 may not take this course for credit. This course cannot be used to fulfill the language requirement. It may be used to fulfill the humanities requirements or as an elective under Requirement 7.

RUSS 261.0
Revolution and Dissidence: Studies in Protest Literature
1/2(1T)
Prerequisite(s): RUSS 214 , 217 (may be taken concurrently).

A tutorial accompanying LIT 261.3.