770 Russian

770:001. Elementary Russian I -- 3 hrs.
Basic skills of listening comprehension, reading, speaking and writing, and an introduction to Russian and Soviet culture. Corequisite: 770:003. (Offered Fall)

770:002. Elementary Russian II -- 3 hrs.
Continuation of 770:001. Prerequisites: 770:001; 770:003; or equivalents. Corequisite: 770:004. (Offered Spring)

770:003. Elementary Russian Language Practice I -- 2 hrs.
Practice of basic language skills through guided exercises and activities, including use of lab components. Corequisite: 770:001. (Formerly part of 770:001.) (Offered Fall)

770:004. Elementary Russian Language Practice II -- 2 hrs.
Continuation of 770:003. Prerequisites: 770:001; 770:003. Corequisite: 770:002. (Formerly part of 770:002.) (Offered Spring)

770:011. Intermediate Russian I -- 3 hrs.
Continued development of basic skills with further enlargement of vocabulary. Prerequisites: 770:002; 770:004; or equivalents. Corequisite: 770:013. (Offered Fall)

770:012. Intermediate Russian II -- 3 hrs.
Continues grammar study and emphasizes vocabulary building through readings and discussions. Prerequisites: 770:011; 770:013; or equivalents. Corequisite: 770:014. (Offered Spring)

770:013. Intermediate Russian Language Practice I -- 2 hrs.
Practice of Russian to enhance fluency, flexibility, and accuracy in all skills, including use of lab components. Prerequisites: 770:002; 770:004. Corequisite: 770:011. (Formerly part of 770:011.) (Offered Fall)

770:014. Intermediate Russian Language Practice II -- 2 hrs.
Continuation of 770:013. Prerequisites: 770:011; 770:013. Corequisite: 770:012. (Formerly part of 770:012.) (Offered Spring)

770:031. Introduction to Russian Literature in Translation -- 3 hrs.
Understanding and appreciating basic forms of Russian language literature in English translation through close reading of literary texts. (Variable)

770:091. Bilingual Pre-Practicum -- 1-6 hrs.
For second- and third-level student. Enables student to reinforce basic language skills through direct participation. May be repeated for maximum of 6 hours. Only 3 hours can be applied to a minor in Russian. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (Offered Fall and Spring)

770:101(g). Advanced Russian I -- 3 hrs.
Completes grammar study and emphasizes vocabulary building through readings and discussion of expository prose. Prerequisites: 770:012 or equivalent; junior standing. (Offered Fall)

770:102(g). Introduction to Russian Literature I -- 3 hrs.
Introduction to history and development of Russian literature from Pushkin to Tolstoy and the critical reaction to it. In English. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Variable)

770:103(g). Advanced Russian II -- 3 hrs.
Continuation of 770:101. Prerequisites: 770:101 or equivalent; junior standing. (Offered Spring)

770:104(g). Introduction to Russian Literature II -- 3 hrs.
Continuation of 770:102. Introduction to literature of the Silver Age, pre- and post-revolutionary periods, and post-Soviet period. In English. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Variable)

770:109. Teaching Russian in the Elementary School -- 1-2 hrs.
Techniques and practice in teaching Russian at elementary school level; weekly teaching experience in local school, plus class sessions. May be repeated twice for credit. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (Variable)

770:121(g). Special Topics in Language and Culture -- 2-3 hrs.
Special topics and aspects of the discipline. May be repeated when topic is different. Prerequisite: junior standing. Prerequisite or corequisite: 770:101. (Variable)

770:122(g). Special Topics in Literature -- 2-3 hrs.
Special topics and aspects of the discipline. May be repeated when topic is different. Prerequisite: junior standing. Prerequisite or corequisite: 770:101. (Variable)

770:132(g). Nineteenth Century Russian Short Fiction -- 3 hrs.
Representative short fiction from Sentimentalism to Realism. Prerequisites: 770:103 or equivalent; junior standing. (Offered even Falls)

770:134(g). Twentieth Century Russian Literature -- 3 hrs.
Selections from Russian Symbolism, pre- and post-revolutionary literature to present. Prerequisites: 770:103 or equivalent; junior standing. (Offered odd Springs)

770:141(g). Russian Culture and Civilization I -- 3 hrs.
Lectures and readings in Russian from the foundation of Kievan Rus through the mid-18th century. Additional readings in English supplemented by class discussions and oral and written reports in Russian. Prerequisites: 770:103; junior standing. (Offered odd Falls)

770:142(g). Russian Culture and Civilization II -- 3 hrs.
Continuation of 770:141. Lectures and readings from the mid-18th century to present. Prerequisites: 770:103 or equivalent; junior standing. (Offered even Springs)

770:191. Bilingual Practicum -- 1-3 hrs.
Participants meet on regular basis with instructor to acquire first-hand knowledge of foreign language methodologies through activities and class observations. Required for students enrolled in foreign-language teacher education program. Prerequisite: 770:101. Corequisite: 700:190. (Variable)

770:196. Senior Seminar -- 3 hrs.
Various themes/topics offered. Topic indicated in Schedule of Classes. Prerequisite: 770:103. (Variable)