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Russian Studies
Program Information
Faculty
Current Courses
Course Descriptions
Study Abroad
Student Clubs
Internet Resources
Russian Studies Course Descriptions
The students are introduced to the language through grammatical explanations, recitation practice, and oral as well as written exercises. The emphasis is on the spoken language of everyday use, reading of graded Russian texts, vocabulary building and accurate pronunciation. Extensive work with tape recordings. Lecture, three hours; supervised recitation, one hour per week. Prereq: Russian Placement Exam. All students who have had two or more years of high school Russian or are native speakers of Russian and are enrolling in college-level Russian for the first time must take the Russian Placement Exam.
A continuation of RUS 101. Lecture, three hours; supervised recitation, one
hour per week. Prereq: RUS 101 or RAE 101, Russian Placement Exam or
equivalent.
Systematic study of grammar. Introduction through simplified texts to the
life and culture of Tsarist and Soviet Russia. Dictation, composition,
conversation, and extensive oral practice. Lecture, three hours; recitation,
one hour per week. Prereq: RUS 102 or RAE 102, Russian Placement Exam or the
equivalent. (Required.)
A continuation of RUS 201. Lecture, three hours; supervised recitation, one
hour per week. Prereq: RUS 201 or RAE 201, Russian Placement Exam or
equivalent. (Required.)
RUS 261 Introduction to Russian Studies
A study of Russian literature from its beginning to the present using
selected major works of prose, poetry and drama. No knowledge of Russian is
required.
RUS 270 Russian Culture 900-1900
An introduction to and survey of Russian culture from its origins until the
20th century that acquaints students with the roots of Russian religion, the
arts, architecture, music, folklore, and everyday life. Taught in English.
RUS 271 Russian Culture 1900-Present
An introduction to and survey of Russian culture since 1900 that acquaints students with the development of Russian and Soviet culture as manifested in the arts, architecture, music, folklore, and everyday life. Taught in English.
Intensive practice in conversational Russian in order to develop listening and speaking skills in Russian. Special attention paid to phonetics and intonation, as well as to developing skills in writing. Prereq: RUS 202.
Intensive practice in conversational Russian in order to develop listening and speaking skills in Russian. Special attention paid to phonetics and intonation, as well as to developing skills in writing. Prereq: RUS 202.
RUS 370 Russian Folklore (in English)
Central issues of Russian folk culture, particularly related to ritual,
material culture, and oral lore; patterns and functions of folk
architecture, clothing, and crafts in 19th C. peasant life.
A study of major Soviet and Russian films of the 20th and 21st centuries in their
cultural, historical, political, and social contexts.
RUS 380 Nineteenth Century Russian Literature (in English)
A survey of Russian literature of the 19th Century. Emphasis is on the
development of romanticism, the rise of realism, and end-of-century
decadence. All readings, lectures, and discussions are in English. Students
taking the course for Russian major credit are expected to do outside work
in Russian.
RUS 381 Russian Literature 1900-Present (in English)
An in-depth examination of Russian literature since 1900, with special attention given to modernist trends, Socialist Realism, non-conformism, Russian literature abroad. Students taking the course for Russian major credit will be assigned readings in Russian.
RUS 395 Independent Work in Russian
Students who have proper qualifications may undertake a special problem in reading and research. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. (Recommended.)
RUS 400G Russian Cultural Studies (Subtitle required)
An in-depth exploration of a particular literary, cultural, cinematic topic in Russian cultural history. There will be a session for Russian speakers who will be expected to conduct part of their research using Russian materials. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits under a different subtitle.
RUS 403 Advanced Russian Grammar in Context I
Detailed study of the Russian cases, their nominal forms (nouns, adjectives, pronouns) and structures within spoken and written contexts. Prereq: RUS 302 or equivalent; consent of instuctor.
RUS 404 Advanced Russian Grammar in Context II
A detailed examination of the Russian verbal system, its forms and structures within oral and written contexts. Prereq: RUS 403 or consent of instructor.
RUS 410 Structure and Stylistics of Russian
A concise structural study of Russian grammar combined with readings illustrating the relationship between grammar and style in Russian prose and verse. Attention is also given to techniques and elements of formal textual analysis. Prereq: Third year knowledge of Russian.
RUS 411 Structure and Stylistics of Russian
A continuation of RUS 410. Prereq: RUS 410 or equivalent. (Recommended.)
Translation of unadapted texts from Russian to English, theory of translation, practice translation of various Russian texts, both technical and literary, focus on specific stylistic requirements, translation of short texts from English to Russian, introduction to oral interpretation. Prereq: RUS 302 or consent of instructor.
Development of written and oral skills in Russian needed to conduct business
activities in Russian-speaking areas of the former Soviet Union using
various materials from banking, advertising, law, economics and industry.
Preq: Third year knowledge of Russian.
RUS 460G Major Russian Writers (Subtitle required)
The study of Tolstoy, his art and life. All readings, lectures, and discussions are in English. Students taking the course for Russian major credit are expected to do outside work in Russian. May be repeated under different subtitles to a maximum of six credits.
RUS 463 Russian Film and Theater (Subtitle required):
Reading of selected major Russian plays as a basis for perfection of language skills, involving class discussions, compositions and translation practice. May be repeated under different subtitles to a maximum of six credits. Prereq: Third year knowledge of Russian or consent of instructor.
RUS 495G Advanced Independent Work in Russian Studies
Independent research in Russian Studies on an advanced level for undergraduates and for graduate students outside the discipline. Students will be required to establish a written contract with the relevant faculty member describing the tasks to be completed in the course. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits, or a total of six credits of RUS 395 and 495G. Prereq: Consent of instructor.
RUS 499 Russian Studies Capstone Seminar (Subtitle required)
This interdisciplinary seminar on a topic in Russian Studies serves as a capstone course for Russian Studies majors. As such majors are required to write a substantive research paper in which they demonstrate their command of the depth and breath of Russian Studies across disciplines, as well as their ability to interpret and use sources in Russian. Prereq: Junior standing.