Introductory proficiency-based course which prepares students to understand, speak, read, and write in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Russian. No prior experience or admission by placement testing. Students cannot enroll in RUS 101 after earning credit for RUS 102, RUS 201, RUS 202, or higher.

Continuing proficiency-based course which develops communicative abilities in speaking, listening, reading, in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Russian. Students cannot enroll in RUS 102 after earning credit for RUS 201, RUS 202, or higher.

Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Continuing proficiency-based course which refines and expands previously acquired linguistic skills in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Russian. Students cannot enroll in RUS 201 after earning credit for RUS 202 or higher.

Continuing proficiency-based course which further refines and expands linguistic skills in culturally authentic contexts. Incorporates reading, discussing, and analyzing texts as a basis for the expression and interpretation of meaning. Conducted in Russian. Students cannot enroll in RUS 202 after earning credit for a course higher than RUS 202.

Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.

Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Reading, comprehension, oral and written composition, structure, and usage at the advanced intermediate level.

Reading, comprehension, oral and written composition, structure, and usage at the advanced intermediate level.

Using contemporary newspapers, journals, web sites, news broadcasts, and video segments, this course will teach the development of fundamental reading/translation and aural/oral skills.

Documentary films and readings of short fiction. Elements of Russian culture and provides an understanding of Russian national identity as it has developed from Kievan Russian to the present day.

The history and development of fairy tales in Russia. Begins with oral tales, influenced by early folklore and pagan rituals, and progresses through literary fairy tales and film versions.

Masterpieces of Russian literature. Conducted in Russian.

Masterpieces of Russian literature. Conducted in Russian.

Study of film adaptations of Russian literary classics.

Using scholarly texts, newspapers, blogs, digital audio, film, recent literature, and web videos, we will investigate topics that define contemporary Russia and make it seem familiar yet different to us in the West.

Russian avant-garde response to the 1917 Revolution. Literary, artistic, cinematic responses from 1917 to 1932. Includes original research in Bird Library¿s Special Collections.

Study of the history and culture of food, flavors, and drink in Russia.

The genre of the Russian short story from the 19th through the 21st centuries. Historical and cultural contexts. Themes, structure, stylistics, inter-textuality, and translation.

The genre of Russian dystopia from the 19th through the 21st centuries. Historical and cultural contexts.

Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Practice in idiomatic usage, analysis of syntax, phonology, morphology. Required of Russian majors.

Exploration of topics pertaining to Russian language development from Pre-Indo European period up through the contemporary period.

Expand vocabulary and grammatical skills to permit the student to carry on more complex conversation in authentic situations, express opinion, argue and hypothesize. Acquire essential knowledge of contemporary Russian society, history and culture.

Exploration of biographies of famous Russians, and examination of topics pertaining to their achievements, as well as relevant histories.

Learn common business vocabulary, practice conversation and conduct research on business related topics. Further develop the basic skills and knowledge of Russian business language and culture introduced earlier in different courses.

Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.

Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.

In-depth exploration of a problem or problems.  Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor or instructors and the department.

Completion of an Honors Capstone Project under the supervision of a faculty member.

Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.