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RUS 1010      (Active/WorkFlow)
Beginning Russian I
5.0 : 5.0 : 1.0    F
Studies conversational Russian that is used in daily settings. Includes culture study, speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Emphasizes conversation in real life situations. Uses the Natural and Total Physical Response teaching methods.
 
RUS 1020      (Active/WorkFlow)
Beginning Russian II
5.0 : 5.0 : 1.0    F, Sp
Prerequisite(s):Students need equivalent knowledge of RUS 1010
Studies second semester conversational Russian that is used in daily settings. Includes culture study, speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Emphasizes conversation in real life situations. Uses the Natural and Total Physical Response teaching methods. Completers should be able to communicate enough to visit or work in a Russian speaking country.
 
RUS 2010      (Active/WorkFlow)
Intermediate Russian I
5.0 : 5.0 : 1.0    F
Prerequisite(s):Students need equivalent knowledge of RUS 1020
Reviews and builds upon the grammar, reading, writing, and conversation skills learned in the first year courses. Introduces readings and discussions on the history, culture, and literature of Russia, maintaining a focus on oral proficiency.
 
RUS 2020      (Active/WorkFlow)
Intermediate Russian II
3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0    Sp
Prerequisite(s):Students need equivalent knowledge of RUS 2010
Studies fourth-semester conversational Russian that is used in daily settings. Includes culture study, speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Emphasizes conversation in real life situations. Uses the Natural and Total Physical Response teaching methods. Completers should be able to converse enough to visit or work in a Russian speaking country.
 
RUS 3050      (Active/WorkFlow)
Advanced Russian
3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0    F, Sp
Prerequisite(s):Students need equivalent knowledge of RUS 202G
Designed for non-native Russian speakers, who, as a result of foreign residency or similar exposure to the language, have attained a fairly good mastery of basic Russian. Targets major grammatical concepts with a focus on oral proficiency development. Overviews Russian culture and gives an introduction to Russian literature.
 
RUS 3200      (Active)
Business Russian
3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0    
Prerequisite(s):RUS 3050
Teaches Russian business terminology and prepares students to take the Business Russian Proficiency Tests sponsored by the Russian Chamber of Commerce.
 
RUS 3520      (Active)
Russian Culture and Civilization
3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0    
Prerequisite(s):RUS 3050 or equivalent is required
Explores chronologically the evolution and development of Russia, and a multitude of aspects that construct Russian national identity. Completers should acquire an understanding of contemporary issues, ethnic and economic development of Russia, as well as historical interdependence with other nations. Presentations and class instructions conducted entirely in Russian.
 
RUS 4110      (Active)
Translation and Interpretation
3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0    
Prerequisite(s):RUS 3050 or equivalent
Introduces translation as a discipline. Develops the special skills needed for translating and interpreting, and to achieve mastery of the contemporary spoken and written language. Discusses basic theory, principles and tools of translation. Employs the tools of translation: dictionaries, glossaries, grammars and computerized resources. Focuses on the extensive practice of translation and interpretation from English to Russian and from Russian to English.
 

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