Russian and Slavic Languages, Courses Summer 2000

Summer 2000 Course Descriptions
Key to Course Descriptions

Courses listed below are approved UA courses as of Summer 2000. Not all approved courses will be offered during this term. For course offerings/availability during a specific term, see the Schedule of Classes. Each course number below links to the Schedule of Classes.

Russian and Slavic Languages (RUSS) Dept Info - College Info

RUSS 101A Elementary Russian (4) I II For the student with no previous experience in Russian. (The first year of work offered in a foreign language shall not be counted toward a minor).

RUSS 101B Elementary Russian (4) I II Both 101A and 101B are offered each semester. (The first year of work offered in a foreign language shall not be counted toward a minor.)

RUSS 102A Grammar I (5) Elementary Russian grammar. (In Russia)

RUSS 102B Grammar I (5) Elementary Russian grammar. (In Russia)

RUSS 104A Conversation I (5) Conversational topics dealing with self and family. (In Russia)

RUSS 104B Conversation I (5) Conversational topics dealing with self and family. (In Russia)

RUSS 106A Phonetics I (2) Survey of pronunciation problems and intonation constructions. (In Russia)

RUSS 106B Phonetics I (2) Survey of pronunciation problems and intonation constructions. (In Russia)

RUSS 120 Russia Today (3) I II Introduction to contemporary Russian society.

RUSS 162A Phonetics in Russia I (1) Russian pronunciation problems for native speakers of English.

RUSS 162B Phonetics in Russia I (1) Russian pronunciation problems for native speakers of English.

RUSS 164A Grammar in Russia I (3) Survey of Russian grammar.

RUSS 164B Grammar in Russia I (3) Survey of Russian grammar.

RUSS 166A Conversation in Russia I (2) Discussing the self, the family and the environment.

RUSS 166B Conversation in Russia I (2) Discussing the self, the family and the environment.

RUSS 195A Balkan: Cultural-Historic View (1) I II

RUSS 199 Independent Study (1-4) [Rpt./]

RUSS 201A Intermediate Russian (4) I

RUSS 201B Intermediate Russian (4) II

RUSS 202A Grammar II (5) Intermediate grammatical concepts. (In Russia)

RUSS 202B Grammar II (5) Intermediate grammatical concepts. (In Russia)

RUSS 204A Conversation II (5) Intermediate level conversational topics.

RUSS 204B Conversation II (5) Intermediate level conversational topics.

RUSS 206A Phonetics II (2) Survey of pronunciation problems and intonation constructions. (In Russia)

RUSS 206B Phonetics II (2) Survey of pronunciation problems and intonation constructions. (In Russia)

RUSS 210 Utopian Visions: Promises and Reality in 20th Century Russia (3) I II A multimedia examination 20th century utopian visions through the arts in Russia and the Soviet Union. P, two courses from Tier One, Traditions and Cultures (TRAD 101,102,103,104). Approved as Tier Two - Humanities.

RUSS 215 Phonetics (1) [Rpt./ 2] I General improvement of the student's language skills through aural/oral training in Russian phonetics.

RUSS 217 Intonation (1) [Rpt./ 2] II General improvement of the student's language skills through aural/oral training in Russian intonation.

RUSS 262A Phonetics in Russia II (1) Russian pronunciation problems for native speakers of English.

RUSS 262B Phonetics in Russia II (1) Russian pronunciation problems for native speakers of English.

RUSS 264A Grammar in Russia II (3) Basic topics in Russian grammar.

RUSS 264B Grammar in Russia II (3) Basic topics in Russian grammar.

RUSS 266A Conversation in Russia II (2) Talking about the self, the family, and the environment.

RUSS 266B Conversation in Russia II (2) Talking about the self, the family, and the environment.

RUSS 275 Balkanization: Contact or Conflict? (3) A cultural-historical overview of the cultures of the Balkans focusing on the development of national identity as seen by the people themselves and others. P, two courses from Tier One, Individuals and Societies (INDV 101, 102, 103, 104). Approved as Tier Two - Individuals and Societies.

RUSS 280 Business Russian Level I (3) I II Introduction to modern written and spoken Russian with an emphasis on business terminology. (In Russia)

RUSS 285 Introduction to Humanities Computing (3) S (Identical with GER 285, which is home).

RUSS 288A Business Russian I (3) Russian grammar with stress on building Russian business vocabulary. (In Russia)

RUSS 288B Business Russian I (3) Russian grammar with stress on building Russian business vocabulary. (In Russia)

RUSS 293A Internship in Russia (3) [Rpt./]

RUSS 293B Internship in Russia (3) [Rpt./]

RUSS 296A Language Program in the U.S.S.R. (3) S

RUSS 299 Independent Study (1-4) [Rpt./]

RUSS 299H Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I

RUSS 301A Advanced Grammar and Composition (3) I

RUSS 301B Advanced Grammar and Composition (3) II

RUSS 305B Readings in Russian Texts (3) II Reading of original texts, with emphasis on the development of reading skills and the acquisition of passive vocabulary through the study of word formation. P, RUSS 201B or RUSS 205.

RUSS 307A Second Level Russian Oral Communication (2) I

RUSS 307B Second Level Russian Oral Communication (2) II

RUSS 309A Reading Russian Newspapers (2) I Reading Russian newspapers in order to develop comprehension of the written word and to build vocabulary. (In Russia) P, RUSS 207B.

RUSS 309B Reading Russian Newspapers (2) II Reading Russian newspapers in order to develop comprehension of the written word and to build vocabulary. (In Russia) P, RUSS 207B.

RUSS 310 Russian Civilization and Cultural Identity (3) I Selected topics in Russian culture and civilization: architecture, film, fine art, literature, music and theater within their artistic, historical, ideological and sociological contexts. Taught in English. Writing Emphasis Course.

RUSS 316A Russian Phonetics and Intonation (1) I Practice in Russian language with emphasis on phonetics and intonation of spoken Russian. (In Russia)

RUSS 316B Russian Phonetics and Intonation (1) II Practice in Russian language with emphasis on phonetics and intonation of spoken Russian. (In Russia)

RUSS 328 Women in Russian Literature and Culture (3) I Images of Russian women as reflected in literary, historical, and religious texts. Cultural attitudes revealed help to understand the status and role of women in today's Russia. P, two courses from Tier One, Individuals and Societies (INDV 101, 102, 103, 104). (Identical with W S 328). Approved as Tier Two - Individuals and Societies. Fulfills the Gender, Race, Class, Ethnicity, or Non-Western area study requirement.

RUSS 340 Love, Faith, and Death in Tolstoy and Dostevsky (3) I II Readings and discussion in English of representative Russian literary works of the 19th century.

RUSS 350 The Soviet Experiment (3) I II Readings and discussion in English of representative Russian literary works from the 20th century.

RUSS 360A Newspaper Reading in Russia I (1) Reading Russian newspapers and magazines. (In Russia)

RUSS 360B Newspaper Reading in Russia I (1) Reading Russian newspapers and magazines.

RUSS 362A Phonetics in Russia III (1) Russian pronunciation problems for native speakers of English.

RUSS 362B Phonetics in Russia III (1) Russian pronunciation problems for native speakers of English.

RUSS 364A Grammar in Russia III (1) Survey of Russian grammar.

RUSS 364B Grammar in Russia III (1) Survey of Russian grammar.

RUSS 366A Conversation in Russia III (1) Conversational situations likely to be encountered in the target culture.

RUSS 366B Conversation in Russia III (1) Conversational situations likely to be encountered in the target culture.

RUSS 368A Literature III (1) Survey of contemporary Russian literature. (In Russia)

RUSS 368B Literature III (1) Survey of contemporary Russian literature. (In Russia)

RUSS 370A Composition in Russia I (1) Writing about the self, family, and environment. (In Russia)

RUSS 370B Composition in Russia I (1) Writing about the self, family, and environment. (In Russia)

RUSS 393 Internship (1-6)

RUSS 393C Business Internship (1-6)

RUSS 396H Honors Proseminar (3) I

RUSS 399 Independent Study (1-4) [Rpt./]

RUSS 399H Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I II

RUSS 402A Grammar III (5) Survey of advanced Russian grammatical concepts. (In Russia)

RUSS 402B Grammar III (5) Survey of advanced Russian grammatical concepts. (In Russia)

RUSS 405A Survey of Russian Literature (3) [Rpt./ 1] I Historical survey of Russian literature from the earliest times to the Soviet period; designed to acquaint students with literary terminology and facilitate comprehension of lectures in Russian.

RUSS 405B Survey of Russian Literature (3) [Rpt./ 1] I Historical survey of Russian literature from the earliest times to the Soviet period; designed to acquaint students with literary terminology and facilitate comprehension of lectures in Russian.

RUSS 406A Literature (2) Survey of Russian pronunciation for native speakers of English. (In Russia)

RUSS 406B Literature (2) II Survey of Russian pronunciation for native speakers of English. (In Russia)

RUSS 407A Third Level Russian Oral Communication (3) I Emphasis is on political, economic and business Russian.

RUSS 407B Third Level Russian Oral Communication (3) II Emphasis is on political, economic and business Russian.

RUSS 408A Composition (2) Writing on contemporary issues. (In Russia)

RUSS 408B Composition (2) Writing on contemporary issues. (In Russia)

RUSS 410A Conversation III (3) Advanced conversational topics. (In Russia)

RUSS 410B Conversation III (3) Advanced conversational topics. (In Russia)

RUSS 412A Treasures of Russian Culture I (3) Survey of cultural monuments in Moscow and St. Petersburg. (In Russia)

RUSS 412B Treasures of Russian Culture I (3) Survey of cultural monuments in Moscow and St. Petersburg. (In Russia)

RUSS 460A Newspaper Reading in Russia II (1) Reading Russian newspapers and magazines.

RUSS 460B Newspaper Reading in Russia II (1) Reading Russian newspapers and magazines.

RUSS 462A Phonetics in Russia IV (1) Russian pronunciation problems for native speakers of English

RUSS 462B Phonetics in Russia IV (1) Russian pronunciation problems for native speakers of English

RUSS 464A Grammar in Russia IV (1) Survey of Russian Grammar.

RUSS 464B Grammar in Russia IV (1) Survey of Russian Grammar.

RUSS 466A Conversation in Russia IV (1) Conversational situations likely to be encountered in the target culture.

RUSS 466B Conversation in Russia IV (1) Conversational situations likely to be encountered in the target culture.

RUSS 468A Literature IV (1) Survey of contemporary Russian literature. (In Russia)

RUSS 468B Literature IV (1) Survey of contemporary Russian literature. (In Russia)

RUSS 470A Composition in Russia II (1) Writing about the self, family and environment.

RUSS 470B Composition in Russia II (1) Writing about the self, family and environment.

RUSS 480 Business Level Russian II (3) I II Modern written and spoken Russian with an emphasis on business terminology and grammatical structures commonly found in commercial documents. Intermediate level.

RUSS 488A Business Russian II (3) Familiarization with business terminology and advanced grammatical concepts pertinent to business Russian. P, upper division status

RUSS 488B Business Russian II (3) Familiarization with business terminology and advanced grammatical concepts pertinent to business Russian. P, upper division status.

RUSS 493A Business Internship II (3) [Rpt./]

RUSS 493B Business Internship II (3) [Rpt./]

RUSS 493C Business Internship (1-6) [Rpt./ 12 units] I II

RUSS 498 Senior Capstone (1-3) I II

RUSS 498H Honors Thesis (3) [Rpt./ 2] I II

RUSS 499 Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]

RUSS 499H Honors Independent Study (3) [Rpt./] I II

RUSS 501A Russian Stylistics (3) I Designed to improve the student's practical mastery and understanding of Russian at a higher and more sophisticated level.

RUSS 501B Russian Stylistics (3) II Designed to improve the student's practical mastery and understanding of Russian at a higher and more sophisticated level.

RUSS 502A Stylistics (5) I II Advanced grammar, root analysis, verb prefixes, and selected topics. (In Russia)

RUSS 502B Stylistics (5) I II Advanced grammar, root analysis, verb prefixes, and selected topics. (In Russia)

RUSS 505A Survey of Russian Literature (3) [Rpt./ 1] II Graduate-level requirements include additional assignments.

RUSS 505B Survey of Russian Literature (3) [Rpt./ 1] II Graduate-level requirements include additional assignments.

RUSS 506A Survey of Russian Literature (2) I II Literary use of the Russian language across time and place. (In Russia)

RUSS 506B Survey of Russian Literature (2) I II Literary use of the Russian language across time and place. (In Russia)

RUSS 507A Advanced Russian Conversation (3) I Emphasis is on political, economic and business Russian. (ACTFL).

RUSS 507B Advanced Russian Conversation (3) II Emphasis is on political, economic and business Russian. (ACTFL).

RUSS 510A Conversation IV (3) I II Advanced topics in Russian conversation. (In Russia)

RUSS 510B Conversation IV (3) I II Advanced topics in Russian conversation. (In Russia)

RUSS 550 Modern Theories of Cultural Studies (3) [Rpt./ 3] I (Identical with CCLS 550, which is home).

RUSS 560A Newspaper Reading II in Russia (1) Reading Russian newspapers and magazines. (In Russia)

RUSS 560B Newspaper Reading II in Russian (1) Reading Russian newspapers and magazines. (In Russia)

RUSS 562A Phonetics V in Russia (1) Russian pronunciation problems for native speakers of English,

RUSS 562B Phonetics V in Russia (1) Russian pronunciation problems for native speakers of English,

RUSS 564A Grammar V in Russia (1) Survey of Russian grammar.

RUSS 564B Grammar V in Russia (1) Survey of Russian grammar.

RUSS 566A Conversation V in Russia (1) Conversational situations likely to be encountered in the target culture.

RUSS 566B Conversation V in Russia (1) Conversational situations likely to be encountered in the target culture.

RUSS 568A Literature in Russia (1) Survey of contemporary Russian literature. (In Russia)

RUSS 568B Literature in Russia (1) Survey of contemporary Russian literature. (In Russia)

RUSS 570A Composition III in Russia (1) Writing about self, family and environment.

RUSS 570B Composition III in Russia (1) Writing about self, family and environment.

RUSS 581 Russian Phonology and Morphology (3) II Synchronic study of the phonology and morphology of modern Russian.

RUSS 582 Russian Syntax and Semantics (3) I Introduction to theories and issues of syntax, semantics and pragmatics in Russian. Problems in text analysis will also be covered.

RUSS 583 History of the Russian Language (3) I Diachronic study of the Russian language from Indo-European up to the modern period.

RUSS 587 Testing and Evaluation in Foreign/Second Language Programs (3) I II (Identical with GER 587, which is home).

RUSS 593C Business Internship (1-6) I II

RUSS 596J Second Language Acquisition Research (3) [Rpt./ 4] II P, ENGL 506. (Identical with ENGL 596J, which is home).

RUSS 599 Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]

RUSS 606A Phonetics IV (1) Survey of Russian pronunciation problems for native speakers of English. (In Russia)

RUSS 606B Phonetics IV (1) Survey of Russian pronunciation problems for native speakers of English(in Russia).

RUSS 612A Treasures of Russian Culture II (2) Survey of cultural monuments of Moscow and St. Petersburg(in Russia).

RUSS 612B Treasures of Russian Culture II (2) Survey of cultural monuments of Moscow and St. Petersburg(in Russia).

RUSS 688A Business Russian III (3) Contract, advertising, protocol reading and writing. Trade negotiations in Russia. P, graduate status.

RUSS 688B Business Russian III (3) Contract, advertising, protocol reading and writing. Trade negotiations in Russia. P, graduate status.

RUSS 693A Business Internship in Russia (3) I Internship in Moscow.

RUSS 693B Business Internship in Russia (3) II Internship in Moscow.

RUSS 693C Business Internship (1-6) I II

RUSS 696A Topics in Slavic Literature and Culture (3) [Rpt./ 2] I II

RUSS 696B Russian Literature: 18th Century (3) [Rpt./ 3] I II

RUSS 696C Russian Literature: 19th Century (3) [Rpt./ 3] I II

RUSS 696D Russian Literature: 20th Century (3) I II

RUSS 696E Topics in Slavic Linguistics (3) [Rpt./ 2] I II (Identical with SLAT 696E).

RUSS 699 Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]

RUSS 900 Research (1-3) [Rpt./]

RUSS 910 Thesis (1-6) [Rpt./]

RUSS 920 Dissertation (1-9) [Rpt./] Dissertation for doctoral degree.

RUSS 930 Supplementary Registration (1-9) [Rpt./]

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