University of Vermont

Courses in Russian (RUSS)

RUSS 001 - Elementary Russian

An introduction to all aspects of contemporary standard Russian: speaking, listening, reading, writing. Cultural components include topics such as music, art, literature, and current events. No previous knowledge of Russian needed for RUSS 001.

Credits: 4.00

RUSS 002 - Elementary Russian

An introduction to all aspects of contemporary standard Russian: speaking, listening, reading, writing. Cultural components include topics such as music, art, literature, and current events. Prerequisite: RUSS 001 or equivalent.

Credits: 4.00

RUSS 051 - Intermediate Russian

Continued practical work in all language skills (speaking, listening, reading, writing), with more analysis of the structure of Russian. Continuation of cultural components. Prerequisite: RUSS 001, RUSS 002.

Credits: 4.00

RUSS 052 - Intermediate Russian

Continued practical work in all language skills (speaking, listening, reading, writing), with more analysis of the structure of Russian. Continuation of cultural components. Prerequisite: RUSS 051.

Credits: 4.00

RUSS 095 - Introductory Special Topics

See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.

Credits: 3.00

RUSS 096 - Introductory Special Topics

See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.

Credits: 1.00

RUSS 101 - Phonology

Practical work on Russian intonation, element order, and phonetics, using primarily Russian materials. Classroom and language laboratory work. May be taken together with RUSS 052. Prerequisite: RUSS 052 or concurrent enrollment in RUSS 052.

Credits: 3.00

RUSS 121 - Composition & Conversation

Continued practical work on all four language skills. Emphasis on oral and written self-expression. Presentations and compositions based on Russian-language media and literature. Prerequisite: RUSS 052

Credits: 3.00

RUSS 122 - Composition & Conversation

Continued practical work on all four language skills. Emphasis on oral and written self-expression. Presentations and compositions based on Russian-language media and literature. Prerequisite: RUSS 052.

Credits: 3.00

RUSS 141 - Reading Comprehension

Development of contextual strategies for reading authentic texts on a number of content areas, primarily expository texts from Russian newspapers, magazines, historical and scientific documents. Prerequisite: RUSS 052.

Credits: 3.00

RUSS 142 - Listening Comprehension

Intensive directed aural work with authentic Russian-language media (especially television, radio, and films), supplemented by work on vocabulary development and listening strategies. Prerequisite: RUSS 052.

Credits: 3.00

RUSS 161 - Russian Lexicology

Study of Russian word roots and derivational morphology to increase vocabulary recognition and retention, building on correspondences with English/Latinic equivalent roots where possible. Prerequisite: RUSS 052.

Credits: 3.00

RUSS 195 - Intermediate Special Topics

See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.

Credits: 3.00

RUSS 196 - Intermediate Special Topics

See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.

Credits: 3.00

RUSS 197 - Independent Study

A course which is tailored to fit the interests of a specific student, which occurs outside the traditional classroom/laboratory setting under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.

Credits: 3.00

RUSS 198 - Undergraduate Research

Undergraduate student work on individual or small team research projects under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.

Credits: 3.00

RUSS 201 - Survey of Russian Literature

Readings and discussions about Russian literature to the rise of modernism. Particular attention to the social and historical context of the 19th century novel. Prerequisite: RUSS 052. WLIT 118 recommended.

Credits: 3.00

RUSS 202 - Survey 20th Century Russ Lit

Readings and discussions about Russian literature from the rise of modernism to present. Particular attention to function of literature in Soviet society. Prerequisite: RUSS 052. WLIT 118 recommended.

Credits: 3.00

RUSS 221 - Cult & Civ to 1905 Revolution

Social, cultural, and political institutions from the time of Peter the Great to the 1905 revolution. Particular attention to Russian music, art, and literature. Prerequisite: RUSS 052.

Credits: 3.00

RUSS 222 - Cult & Civ in the 20th Century

Social, cultural, and political institutions from the 1905 revolution to the present. Particular attention to tensions between official and unofficial culture during the Soviet period. Prerequisite: RUSS 052.

Credits: 3.00

RUSS 251 - Russian News Media

Analysis of journalistic style and content in news coverage of contemporary events as reported in Russian newspapers and radio and television broadcasts. Prerequisite: RUSS 052 ,RUSS 141, or RUSS 142 recommended.

Credits: 3.00

RUSS 282 - Seminar on Selected Author(s)

Study of author(s) through close readings of representative texts supplemented by lectures and reports on the works' sociocultural context. May be repeated. Prerequisite: One 100-level Russian course.

Credits: 3.00

RUSS 295 - Independent Study

A course which is tailored to fit the interests of a specific student, which occurs outside the traditional classroom/laboratory setting under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.

Credits: 3.00

RUSS 296 - Undergraduate Research

Undergraduate student work on individual or small team research projects under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.

Credits: 1.00 to 18.00