RUSS 104.  Introduction to Russian   (3).

Students develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in the target language and gain awareness of the structure of the Russian language. The goals for this first semester are to learn the alphabet, basic vocabulary, the forms essential for reading and listening comprehension. Very basic writing skills are taught at the end of the semester. The student also learns about Russian literature, culture, history and current events. Intended for students with no previous formal instruction in Russian.

RUSS 210.  Intermediate Russian   (5).

General education humanities course. Reading, grammar review and audiovisual presentations in Russian to enhance listening comprehension, speaking, reading and basic writing skills. Prerequisite(s): RUSS 112 or equivalent.

RUSS 224.  Intermediate Russian   (3).

General education humanities course. Continuation of Russian 210; further enhancement of listening comprehension and speaking, reading and writing skills. Prerequisite(s): RUSS 210 or instructor's consent.

RUSS 300.  Intermediate Russian Readings   (3).

General education humanities course. Intensive reading and analysis of Russian literary works of all periods. Prerequisite(s): RUSS 224 or instructor's consent.