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RUSS 131, 132, 133: Elementary Russian I, II, III

Basic vocabulary and grammatical structures with emphasis on the spoken language. These courses promote an increased understanding and appreciation of culture of countries where the language is spoken. Must be taken in sequence.

4 Cr. each quarter

131: F, W, S

132: F, W, S

133: F, W, S DEMAND

RUSS 211-212: Intermediate

Review and expansion of basic vocabulary and grammatical structures; conversational practice. Must be taken in sequence.

Prereq.: 133 or 2 or 3 years high school Russian

4 Cr. each quarter

211: F

212: W, DEMAND

RUSS 243: Readings in Modern Literature

Graded selections from prose, drama, and poetry.

Prereq.: 4 Cr. at the 200-level or 4 years high school Russian

4 Cr. S DEMAND

RUSS 311: Conversation and Composition I

Written and oral practice based on themes drawn from the contemporary culture of U.S.S.R. Review and practice of Russian grammar. Directed toward correct expression. Must be taken before or concurrently with the first literary course at the 300- or 400-level.

4 Cr. F

RUSS 312: Conversation and Composition II

Written and oral practice based on themes drawn from the contemporary culture of USSR. Review and practice of Russian grammar. Directed toward correct expression of a more sophisticated nature.

Prereq.: RUSS 311

4 Cr. W

RUSS 313: Conversation and Composition III

Written and oral practice based on themes drawn from the contemporary culture of USSR. Review and practice of Russian grammar. Directed toward an appreciation of literary style.

Prereq.: RUSS 321, 322, 323: Form and Style in Russian Literature

Representative works of Russian literature. Need not be taken in sequence.

Prereq.: RUSS 311 must be taken before or concurrently with the first literary course at the 300- or 400-level

DEMAND

321. Poetry

3 Cr. DEMAND

322. Drama. 3 Cr. DEMAND

323. Prose Fiction. 3 Cr. DEMAND

SOVIET STUDIES

Refer to Soviet Studies for more information.

SOV 100: Introduction to Soviet Studies

Introduction to the Soviet Union, including geography, history, politics, society, economics, culture, foreign policy and contemporary issues.

4 Cr. F, W, S

SOV 410-510 Contemporary Policy Issues in Soviet Studies Policy-oriented analysis of key issues facing the Soviet Union today. Emphasis on Soviet understanding of issues, policy options, approaches to implementation. Topics vary.

4 Cr. S

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