Course Descriptions—Language Studies
RUS 101 Elementary Russian
The student with little or no previous training in Russian will get a grounding in the language and some understanding of the culture. Successful completion of the course means that one will be able to understand and respond in common conversational situations, read straightforward prose, and write simple but correct Russian. Russian 101 is taught in the fall semester and Russian 102 in the spring semester.
Credits: 1
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RUS 102 Elementary Russian
The student with little or no previous training in Russian will get a
grounding in the language and some understanding of the culture.
Successful completion of the course means that one will be able to
understand and respond in common conversational situations, read
straightforward prose, and write simple but correct Russian. Russian 101
is taught in the fall semester and Russian 102 in the spring semester.
Successful completion of Russian 101 is a prerequisite for Russian 102.
Credits: 1
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RUS 201 Intermediate Russian
A review of the fundamentals of the language. Concentration will be on
continued growth in the active use of the language: speaking, listening,
reading, and writing. Students will read Russian texts which will
reinforce the study of the language and the observation of the culture.
Particular attention will be given to improving self-expression in Russian
beyond the rudimentary level. This course is offered in the fall semester.
Prerequisite: Russian 102 or placement by examination.
Credits: 1
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RUS 202 Russian Language and Culture
This course focuses on the active use of Russian. Its goals are to develop
the student’s command of Russian through guided practice in the use of the
language and to increase his understanding of Russian culture as reflected
in the Russian language and life in the Russian-speaking world. This
course is offered in the spring semester.
Prerequisite: Russian 201 or consent of the instructor and the department
chair.
Credits: 1
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RUS 301 Russian Conversation and Compostition
This course focuses on the continued development of the student’s command
of the Russian language and his understanding of the culture of the
Russian-speaking world, with an emphasis on speaking and writing. The
course is offered in the fall semester.
Prerequisite: Russian 202 or consent of the instructor and the department
chair.
Credits: 1
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Course Descriptions—Literature or Language Studies
RUS 177 Special Topics in Russian
These courses treat topics in Russian language, literature or culture. Conducted in Russian. One-half or one course credit.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor and the department chair.
Credits: 1/2
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RUS 187 Independent Study in Russian
Special topics in literature, language or culture chosen in consultation
with the instructor, discussed in tutorial sessions. Students who plan to
do independent study are expected to consult with the faculty member and
to submit their proposals well in advance of the beginning of the semester
in which they will to do the work. One-half or one course credit.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor and the department chair.
Credits: 1/2
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RUS 188 Independent Study in Russian
Special topics in literature, language or culture chosen in consultation
with the instructor, discussed in tutorial sessions. Students who plan to
do independent study are expected to consult with the faculty member and
to submit their proposals well in advance of the beginning of the semester
in which they will to do the work. One-half or one course credit.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor and the department chair.
Credits: 1/2
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RUS 277 Special Topics in Russian
These courses treat topics in Russian language, literature or culture.
Conducted in Russian.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor and the department chair.
Credits: 1/2
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RUS 287 Independent Study in Russian
Special topics in literature, language or culture chosen in consultation
with the instructor, discussed in tutorial sessions. Students who plan to
do independent study are expected to consult with the faculty member and
to submit their proposals well in advance of the beginning of the semester
in which they will to do the work. One-half or one course credit.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor and the department chair.
Credits: 1/2
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RUS 288 Independent Study in Russian
Special topics in literature, language or culture chosen in consultation
with the instructor, discussed in tutorial sessions. Students who plan to
do independent study are expected to consult with the faculty member and
to submit their proposals well in advance of the beginning of the semester
in which they will to do the work. One-half or one course credit.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor and the department chair.
Credits: 1/2
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RUS 377 Special Topics in Russian
These courses treat topics in Russian language, literature or culture.
Conducted in Russian. One-half or one course credit.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor and the department chair.
Credits: 1/2
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RUS 387 Independent Study in Russian
Special topics in literature, language or culture chosen in consultation
with the instructor, discussed in tutorial sessions. Students who plan to
do independent study are expected to consult with the faculty member and
to submit their proposals well in advance of the beginning of the semester
in which they will to do the work. One-half or one course credit.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor and the department chair.
Credits: 1/2
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RUS 388 Independent Study in Russian
Special topics in literature, language or culture chosen in consultation
with the instructor, discussed in tutorial sessions. Students who plan to
do independent study are expected to consult with the faculty member and
to submit their proposals well in advance of the beginning of the semester
in which they will to do the work. One-half or one course credit.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor and the department chair.
Credits: 1/2
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RUS 477 Special Topics in Russian
These courses treat topics in Russian language, literature or culture.
Conducted in Russian. One-half or one course credit.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor and the department chair.
Credits: 1/2
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RUS 487 Independent Study in Russian
Special topics in literature, language or culture chosen in consultation
with the instructor, discussed in tutorial sessions. Students who plan to
do independent study are expected to consult with the faculty member and
to submit their proposals well in advance of the beginning of the semester
in which they will to do the work. One-half or one course credit.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor and the department chair.
Credits: 1/2
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RUS 488 Independent Study in Russian
Special topics in literature, language or culture chosen in consultation
with the instructor, discussed in tutorial sessions. Students who plan to
do independent study are expected to consult with the faculty member and
to submit their proposals well in advance of the beginning of the semester
in which they will to do the work. One-half or one course credit.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor and the department chair.
Credits: 1/2
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