RUSSIAN COURSE OFFERINGS
A course for beginners of Russian. The primary objective of this course
is to enable the student to acquire the basic skills necessary to begin
communicating in Russian. The secondary objective is to begin to give
the student insight into the Russian language world. Emphasis is placed
on
all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Conducted in English and Russian. Four Credits Staff
A continuation of Russian I. This course is designed
primarily to
continue to develop the acquisition of a comfortable communication knowledge
of Russian. A secondary objective is to expand the student’s insight into
important features of Russian society. Emphasis on all four language skills:
listening, reading, speaking, and writing. Conducted primarily in Russian. Prerequisite:
Russian I, placement, or equivalent. Four Credits Staff
Continuation of Russian II with greater emphasis
on reading. Culture will also be studied in additional depth. Prerequisite:
Russian II, equivalent, or placement. Four Credits Staff
For Russian 201 and
every course higher, a grade of C+ or better is required in
order to proceed to the next course in the sequence.
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Continuation of Russian III with greater emphasis
on writing.
Cultural history will be touched on through the medium of short stories in Russian.
Prerequisites: Russian III, placement, or equivalent, and a grade of C or better
in Russian 201. Four Credits Staff
| 280. Practicum in Russian |
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Practical
experience in the Russian language in
various contexts such as teaching Russian at the elementary level, translating
or using
Russian skills in business. The number of credits granted will be determined
by the
number of hours involved per week. This course may be repeated for credit.
Prior
permission of instructor and chairperson required.
Credits to be Arranged Both Semesters
| 295. Studies in Russian Language and Literature |
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A course designed to allow a professor to teach in an
area of special interest and experience. Prerequisite: permission of
instructor. Two to Four Credits Staff Both Semesters
| 490. Special Problems in Russian |
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Individual study under the direction of an instructor designated by the
chairperson of the department in one of the following areas: literature,
language, civilization or methodology. This course may be repeated upon
consultation with departmental faculty advisor; a maximum of eight credits
may be counted toward a minor. Prerequisite: prior permission of instructor
and department chairperson. Four Credits Staff Both Semesters
| 495. Internship in Russian |
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This course provides supervised practical
experience
in international business, media, education or government. Normally junior
status and
the completion of a least a Russian minor are prerequisites. Although
ordinarily taken
in conjunction with an existing off-campus program, students working
together with
faculty may make individual arrangements with a local host institution
or organization. Following consultation with the off-campus coordinator,
each applicant for this
internship is required to submit a proposal describing in detail the
program to be
pursued, including the materials which will be submitted; a time schedule
for
submitting evidence; and the criteria for performance evaluation. If
possible, proposals
should be finalized prior to the semester in which the internship will
occur. The
number of credits to be determined in consultation with instructor and
the chairperson. This course may be repeated for credit. Approval of
the chairperson is required.
Both Semesters
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