RUSSIAN

RUSS-101  Elementary Russian I

4 Credits (Humanities Core)

As a result of taking this course the student will be able to utilize the basic elements of the Russian language, which will include reading Russian with acceptable pronunciation, writing Russian words and phrases in script, speaking Russian to include making statements and answering simple Russian statements. Throughout these experiences, the student will utilize correct cases, conjugations and declensions in forming Russian sentences. This course may be offered as self-instructional/tutor assisted.

RUSS-102  Elementary Russian II

4 Credits (Humanities Core)

This course is a continuation of first-semester Russian. Upon completion, the student will be able to use Russian when speaking about everyday topics and will be able to read and understand texts of average difficulty. Greater concentration will be placed on speaking in complete sentences and on grammatical usage, especially compound sentences, adjectives, and cases. This course may be offered as self-instructional/tutor assisted.

RUSS-201  Intermediate Russian I

4 Credits (Humanities Core)

In this intermediate level course, students continue to refine their Russian writing skills, develop the ability to read and understand sentence-level text, explore Russian verb roots, study additional tense, present, and future tenses, practice dialogue exercises, increase their working vocabulary, and learn more in-depth grammar. Students will continue to increase their proficiency in the Russian script and sound system, study more grammatical concepts, practice their reading, and expand their knowledge of Russian culture. This course may be offered as self-instructional/tutor assisted.

RUSS-202  Intermediate Russian II

4 Credits (Humanities Core)

In this second intermediate level course, students will be exposed to more higher-level text and develop a better comprehension of bilateral and weak verb forms. Students will practice more conversational exchanges and greatly expand their working vocabulary. This course may be offered as self-instructional/tutor assisted.