Russian RUSS 401 - Elementary Russian Credits: Oral-aural practice and written drills designed to achieve a mastery of basic grammatical patterns. Language lab and computer lab work. For students without previous training in Russian. Special fee. RUSS 402 - Elementary Russian Credits: See description for RUSS 401. RUSS 425 - Introduction to Russia: Contemporary Society and Culture Credits: Introduction to contemporary Russian society and culture in English. Examines the "Russian mind" (as it was before 1917), the "Soviet mind," and how the two have clashed. A closer examination of how the Russians are adapting to the changes that have taken place in their country since the collapse of communism. Readings, films, realia. Themes to be discussed include leadership; authority and power; the Russian soul; family, women, youth, education, holidays and celebrations; and the new Russians. Special fee. RUSS 426 - Film and Communism Credits: An examination through film of Soviet/Communist mythology from its birth to its deconstruction. Particular attention will be focused on the instructive nature of Soviet film (1917-1991) and the cultural idioms used in this medium. Taught entirely in English. Films, readings, lectures, discussion. No prerequisites. Special fee. RUSS 500 - Selected Topics in World Literature Credits: Topics will be chosen which introduce students to major themes and genres. (Also offered as CLAS 500, FREN 500, GERM 500, ITAL 500, PORT 500, SPAN 500.) May be repeated for credit. Special fee. | |
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