91774 |
LIT 236
THE
ARK OF MEMORY: Russian
Documentary Prose |
Olga
Voronina |
T Th 1:30
pm-2:50 pm |
OLIN 201 |
FLLC |
91773 |
LIT 2227
Dostoevsky Presently: Poetics, Philosophy, Politics & Psychology |
Marina
Kostalevsky |
T Th 3:10
pm-4:30 pm |
OLIN 305 |
ELIT |
91772 |
LIT 2404
Fantastic Journey/Modern World |
Jonathan
Brent |
F 3:00 pm-5:20
pm |
OLIN 201 |
ELIT |
91771 |
RUS 101 Beginning Russian |
Olga Voronina |
M
T W
Th 9:00 am-10:00 am |
OLINLC 120 |
FL |
FLLC |
A course for students with little or
no previous knowledge of Russian that introduces the fundamentals of the spoken
and written language as well as Russian culture.
We will emphasize conversation, reading, and written proficiency and encourage
creative expression in autobiographical and fictional compositions.
Audio-visual materials will be an integral part of the learning process. In
addition to regular class meetings, students are required to attend a
one-hour-per-week tutorial. Beginning Russian will be followed by an intensive
8-credit course in the spring semester and a 4-credit summer language and
culture program in
91775 |
RUS 207 Continuing Russian II |
Oleg Minin |
M
T
Th 11:40 am-12:40 pm |
OLINLC 206 |
FL |
FLLC |
This course is designed to continue refining students’ practice
of speaking, listening, reading and writing in Russian. The focus is on the
continuing acquisition of advanced grammar, pertinent vocabulary as well as
reading and conversational skills enabling students to communicate effectively
within the topics of everyday importance. Accuracy in using basic grammar
constructions in speaking and writing in Russian is pursued and encouraged.
Advanced grammar constructions are introduced through a wide variety of adapted
texts and contexts. In addition to textbook material, students will be assigned
readings of authentic and adapted Russian literary and journalistic texts:
pertinent discussions, assignments as well as written and oral responses will
entail elements of literary analysis and critique. Class
size: 18
91776 |
RUS 390 Translation: Russian to English |
Marina
Kostalevsky |
T 11:40 am-12:40 pm W
Th 11:40 am-12:40 pm |
OLIN 306
OLINLC 210 |
FL |
FLLC |
A practical and theoretical course consisting
of regular weekly reading and translation of a variety of literary texts.
Students will also work on an independent project throughout the semester.
Texts include short stories and poems by Bunun,
Chekhov,