Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures

Not open to students who have attended schools where Russian was the language of instruction. Study of the fundamentals of Russian grammatical structures, reading, practice in the spoken language. May not be challenged. (Available for General Education, F Comparative Cultural Studies.)

Prerequisite: Completion of RUSS 101 or equivalent. Not open to students who have attended schools where Russian was the language of instruction. Continuation of the study of the fundamentals of Russian grammatical structures, reading, practice in the spoken language. May not be challenged. (Available for General Education, F Comparative Cultural Studies.)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement or instructor consent. Study of the background of the salient features and institutions of contemporary Russian society.

Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Epic ballads of early Russia, fairytale and folk tale, modern ballads and folk songs, folklore, with emphasis on the role of the folk element in Russian literature, art, and music.

Study of the fundamentals of Russian business culture in the areas of commerce, travel, and recreation focused on linguistic, cultural, and historical aspects.

In-depth study of a selected theme or issue in Russian language, literatures, and cultures that is not covered in other Russian undergraduate courses. Topics will change from semester to semester and be restricted in scope and aimed at gaining depth in a particular issue of the Russian-speaking world. May be repeated once for credit, provided …

Selected topics in Russian literature, with course content to be determined.