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• RUSS 101  Elementary Russian I

  Description:
  Intensive practice in reading and speaking for students who have no creditable training in Russian. Weekly laboratory attendance and assignments required.   More Info
  
  Offered in:

  • 2013 Fall

• RUSS 102  Elementary Russian II

  Description:
  Continuation of RUSS 101.   More Info
  
  Offered in:

  • 2013 Spring

• RUSS 250  Dostoevsky

  Description:
  An introduction to the life and works of Fyodor Dostoevsky. Emphasis on reading and analysis of selected texts, including two of his major novels. No knowledge of Russian required.   More Info
  
  Offered in:

  • TBA

• RUSS 251  Tolstoy

  Description:
  An introduction to the life and works of Leo Tolstoy. Emphasis on reading and analysis of selected texts including either War and Peace or Anna Karenina. No knowledge of Russian required.   More Info
  
  Offered in:

  • TBA

• RUSS 255L  Women in Russia

  Description:
  The history and culture of Russian women of different classes, backgrounds, and affectional/sexual orientations with emphasis on how their past and present experience differs from women in Europe and America. Topics for reading and discussion include myths of Amazons and mothers; "rule of women;" peasant women; the Woman Question: poetesses, prostitutes, populists, "perverts," working women/women's work; women today. No knowledge of Russian required. RUSS 255L and WOST 255L are the same course.   More Info
  
  Offered in:

  • TBA

• RUSS 268G  Russian Short Masterpieces

  Description:
  An introduction to Russian literature through close readings of short works by Russia's greatest writers. The course explores the writers' artistic worlds, examines the profound moral and social questions they raise, and provides insights into Russian culture and society. Particular attention is given to interpreting and writing about literature. This course may count toward the Russian Studies major. Please note: Students may receive credit either for this course or for RUSS 269 (Short Masterpieces of Russian Literature), but not for both. The course is taught in English. Capabilities addressed: Critical reading, critical thinking, clear writing, collaborative learning, oral presentation.   More Info
  
  Offered in:

  • TBA

• RUSS 378  Independent Study

  Description:
  For those students wishing to pursue the study of Russian language, literature or culture beyond the intermediate level. A course of study is jointly designed by supervising instructor and student.   More Info
  
  Offered in:

  • 2013 Fall

• RUSS 478  Readings & Research

  Description:
  Primarily for seniors with a GPA of at least 3.0 in their major who wish to pursue a research topic in depth, one ordinarily not available in standard course offerings. A written prospectus detailing the plan of study must be submitted to supervising instructor and department.   More Info
  
  Offered in:

  • TBA

• RUSS 479  Readings & Research

  Description:
  Primarily for seniors with a GPA of at least 3.0 in their major who wish to pursue a research topic in depth, one ordinarily not available in standard course offerings. A written prospectus detailing the plan of study must be submitted to supervising instructor and department.   More Info
  
  Offered in:

  • TBA

• RUSS 498  Honors Research Project

  Description:
  Independent and original investigation of a specific aspect of Russian studies of interest to the student, under the supervision of a departmental advisor. Student read primary and secondary texts and determine a critical methodology in preparation for the writing of the thesis. Completion of a thesis prospectus and acceptance by the student's proposed thesis supervisor are prerequisites for admission to 499.   More Info
  
  Offered in:

  • 2013 Fall