Russian Language Classes and Classes Taught in Russian
Russian 1 (section 1; section 2), Russian 2, Russian 3, Russian 6A, Russian 103A, Russian 190, Russian 202, Slavic 214
Elementary Russian (Russian 1 & Russian 2)
Introduction to basic Russian grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and everyday conversational skills through communicative, task- and project-based, and multimedia approaches. Students engage with a variety of texts and media, including songs, short literary texts, film, and performative arts. The course develops interpretive listening and reading skills, as well as interpersonal speaking and presentational writing at the novice level.
Prerequisite: No prior knowledge of Russian required.
Intermediate Russian (Russian 3 & Russian 4)
Development of speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills through more complex grammar, literary texts, songs, film, and communicative, task- and project-based learning, with selected activities in performative arts. Students further develop interpretive reading and listening, interpersonal communication, and presentational speaking and writing skills.
Prerequisite: Completion of Elementary Russian or equivalent proficiency. New students must complete a placement test.
Advanced Russian (Russian 103 A–B)
Advanced study of Russian language and culture emphasizing fluency, critical analysis of literary texts and film, and sophisticated communication through communicative, multimedia, project-based, and performative arts approaches. Students strengthen advanced interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational speaking and writing skills in academic and cultural contexts.
Prerequisite: Completion of Intermediate Russian or equivalent proficiency. New students must complete a placement test.
Heritage Russian (Russian 6 A–B)
Designed for heritage speakers to strengthen literacy, grammar, formal speaking, reading, and writing skills through literary texts, film, songs, multimedia resources, and communicative and performative arts-based activities. The course develops interpretive reading and listening, as well as advanced interpersonal and presentational communication skills.
Prerequisite: Ability to understand and speak Russian at a conversational level. New students must complete a placement test.
Russian Conversation Hour - The Slavic Department hosts a Russian Conversation Hour on Fridays every semester. If you’re learning Russian, this is a great opportunity for you to practice your conversational skills and meet new people! Join us for tea and Russian sweets in a cozy setting where you'll make lifelong friendships.
