Russian

Beginners' Russian 1

A beginner's course using multi-media (computer) materials that presumes no prior knowledge of Russian, with emphasis on a range of language skills – listening comprehension, speaking, reading, writing, and the essential grammar of Russian.

Restriction: May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed

Beginners' Russian 2

A continuation of RUSSIAN 100. More practice with written and spoken Russian, fundamental grammar, and authentic texts.

Prerequisite: RUSSIAN 100 or approval of Academic Head or nominee

Restriction: May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed

Intermediate Russian 1

A revision of the grammar covered at Stage I, with more vocabulary building, reading of authentic journalistic and literary texts, and practise of listening and speaking.

Prerequisite: RUSSIAN 101 or approval of Academic Head or nominee

Restriction: RUSSIAN 210. May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed

Intermediate Russian 2

Builds on skills obtained in RUSSIAN 200 with special emphasis on practical work, spoken Russian and development of aural-oral skills.

Prerequisite: RUSSIAN 200 or approval of Academic Head or nominee

Restriction: RUSSIAN 210. May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed

Russian Study Abroad 2A

Course taken at an approved academic institution abroad.

Prerequisite: Approval of Academic Head or nominee

Russian Study Abroad 2B

Course taken at an approved academic institution abroad.

Prerequisite: RUSSIAN 277 and approval of Academic Head or nominee

Advanced Russian 1

A revision of the grammar covered at Stage II, with more emphasis on development of oral and written use of Russian in practical contexts.

Prerequisite: RUSSIAN 201 or 210

Restriction: RUSSIAN 310. May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed

Advanced Russian 2

Builds on skills obtained in RUSSIAN 300, with special emphasis on practical work, increasing fluency and comprehension skills.

Prerequisite: RUSSIAN 300

Restriction: RUSSIAN 310

Russian Study Abroad 3A

Course taken at an approved academic institution abroad.

Prerequisite: Approval of Academic Head or nominee

Russian Study Abroad 3B

Course taken at an approved academic institution abroad.

Prerequisite: RUSSIAN 377 and approval of Academic Head or nominee

East European Interdisciplinary Essay

Students taking this course will write a 6,000-word essay on a historical, political or cultural issue deriving from their prior courses on Eastern Europe, in consultation with one or more of their principal teachers.

Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II or above in History, Politics and International Relations or European Studies and approval of Academic Head or nominee

Advanced Russian Translation Practice

Designed for students who wish to attain expertise in the field of translation. Coursework will consist of correct use of dictionary and reference materials in printed and electronic forms, practice in translation of written material from and into Russian in a variety of registers, critical evaluation of translations.

Prerequisite: RUSSIAN 301 or 310