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Russian (RUS)
Major: A minimum of seven course credits in Russian at or above the 300 level, which include RUS 301 or 303 and at least two courses in Russian literature. A maximum of two courses in Russian history may be applied toward the major: HIS 321 (Muscovite and Imperial Russia), 322 (Revolutionary and Soviet Russia), and 323 (Russia from 1941).
Teaching Major: A minimum of eight 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 coursework leading to secondary certification described under Education. Prospective teachers should request a current list of the specific course requirements from the Education Office.
Note: A major in Russian Studies is also
offered; however, students may not combine a major in Russian with the
interdisciplinary major in Russian Studies.
Minor: A minimum of five course credits in Russian which
include RUS 205, 301 or 303, and three other Russian courses at or
above the 300 level, at least one of which must be a literature course
conducted in Russian. One course in Russian history may be substituted to count towards the minor: HIS 321 (Muscovite and Imperial Russia),
322 (Revolutionary and Soviet Russia), or 323 (Russia from 1941).
Note: The Russian minor is not available to
students with a Russian Studies major.
Courses taught in Russia:
see RUS 384 and
955 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
Lectures, readings, and discussions on historical and contemporary
trends in Russian culture with an emphasis on Russian identity and
Russia's relationship to other cultures. Lectures, readings, and
discussions in English. Offered subject to availability of faculty. Same
course as RSS 281. (Humanities, Writing Requirement) IKACH
290/390. Individual Project: see Courses 290/390.
301. Composition and Conversation
Practice in reading, writing, listening, and speaking, and introduction to complex
grammatical structures. Compositions and discussions on a variety of
topics using various materials. Alternate years. Prerequisite: RUS 205.
303. Language in Context
Practice in reading, writing, listening, and speaking using a variety of authentic
materials from contemporary sources, such as on-line magazines and
newspapers, films, interviews, and letters. Emphasis on building vocabulary
and comprehension of complex grammatical structures. Alternate years.
Prerequisite: RUS 205.
311. Introduction to Nineteenth Century Russian Literature
Introduction to Russian literature of the nineteenth century, with
readings of works by representative writers. Lectures, readings, and
discussions in Russian. Offered every third year. Prerequisite: RUS
301 or 303. (Humanities)
IKACH
312. Introduction to Twentieth Century Russian Literature
Introduction to Russian literature of the twentieth century, with readings of works by representative writers. Lectures, readings, and discussions in Russian. Offered every third year. Prerequisite: RUS 301 or 303. (Humanities) IKACH
315 through 319. Topics in Russian Literature
Reading and analysis of selected works of Russian literature. Topics may
focus on a particular writer, theme, or genre. Lectures, readings, and
discussions in Russian. Offered every third year. Prerequisite: RUS
301 or 303. See Topics Courses. (Humanities) IKACH
341. Russian Literature in Translation, 1800-1880
Examination of major works by Russian Romantic and Realist writers. Lectures, readings, and discussions in English. Offered every third year. Prerequisite: Writing-designated course (W). (Humanities) IKACH
351. Russian Literature in Translation, 1880-1932
Examination of major works of pre- and post-revolutionary Russian fiction, poetry, and drama. Lectures, readings, and discussions in English. Offered every third year. Prerequisite: Writing-designated course (W). (Humanities) IKACH
355. Russian Literature and Film, 1932-Present
This course, conducted in English, will focus on major trends in film and literature and discuss a variety of works from the Soviet and post-Soviet periods. Literary texts will include Solzhenitsyn's One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich, Bulgakov's The Master and Margarita, and Pasternak's Doctor Zhivago. Offered every third year. Prerequisite: Writing-designated course (W). (Humanities) IKACH
384. Russia Today
The current scene in Russia. Registration, when the course is taught in
Russia, entails additional costs. Offered subject to availability of
faculty. 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
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