RUSS-1010 Beginning Russian I
04 Semester Credits
Introduction to modern Russian language. Emphasis on speaking, understanding spoken Russian, reading and writing through multiple approaches including audio, video and computer components. Supporting study of basic principles of grammar.
Lecture 03 hours. Laboratory 02 hours.
Prerequisite(s): None.

RUSS-1020 Beginning Russian II
04 Semester Credits
Continued study of grammar and vocabulary. Oral and written exercises. Reading of texts of medium difficulty. Developing aural comprehension skills and ability for oral expression through patterns learned from audio-visual materials used in classroom.
Lecture 03 hours. Laboratory 02 hours.
Prerequisite(s): RUSS-1010 Beginning Russian I, or departmental approval.

RUSS-2010 Intermediate Russian I
03 Semester Credits
Introduction to more advanced vocabulary and speech patterns and continuation of in-depth study of grammar. Practical application of skills of understanding, speaking, reading and writing Russian. Cultural exposure through reading texts and using multi-media approaches. Attendance at various cultural events may be required.
Lecture 03 hours. Laboratory 00 hours.
Prerequisite(s): RUSS-1020 Beginning Russian II, or departmental approval.

RUSS-2020 Intermediate Russian II
03 Semester Credits
In-depth study of advanced vocabulary and speech patterns, complex sentence structures and grammar. Advanced skills in understanding, speaking, reading and writing. Continued cultural exposure through text reading, film viewing, audio, video and computer materials and discussions.
Lecture 03 hours. Laboratory 00 hours.
Prerequisite(s): RUSS-2010 Intermediate Russian I, or departmental approval.

RUSS-2410 Russian Conversation and Composition
03 Semester Credits
Conversation and composition revolve around topics of general interest taken from everyday life. In conversing, students develop pronunciation, intonation, fluency and comprehension skills. Writing fosters practice of familiar terminology mixed with new vocabulary and idioms.
Lecture 03 hours. Laboratory 00 hours.
Prerequisite(s): RUSS-2020 Intermediate Russian II, or departmental approval.

RUSS-2420 Russian Literature and Culture
03 Semester Credits
Survey of Russian literature, emphasizing 19th and 20th centuries, highlighting prose and verse of representative writers and their works in perspective of traditional and contemporary Russian culture. Lecture 03 hours. Laboratory 00 hours.
Prerequisite(s): RUSS-2020 Intermediate Russian II, or departmental approval