Courses - Faculty of Arts
Russian
Stage I
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
Stage II
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