Russian (RUSSA)Arts and Sciences

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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2017-2018.

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RUSSA 1103
Conversation Practice

Reinforces the speaking skills learned in RUSSA 1121. Homework includes assignments that must be done in the language lab or on the students' own computer. Detailed description at russian.cornell.edu. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  8112 RUSSA 1103   SEM 101

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  • Corequisite: Russa 1121.

RUSSA 1121
Elementary Russian through Film

Gives a thorough grounding in all the language skills; listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Course materials include clips from original Russian films and televisions programs. Homework includes ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6185 RUSSA 1121   SEM 101

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  • Students may also enroll in RUSSA 1103 for additional credit. Not for native speaker of Russian (see Russa 3305-3306).

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6186 RUSSA 1121   SEM 102

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  • Students may also enroll in RUSSA 1103 for additional credit. Not for native speaker of Russian (see Russa 3305-3306).

RUSSA 1125
Reading Russian Press

The emphasis is on reading unabridged articles on a variety of topics from current Russian web pages and translating them into English; a certain amount of discussion (in Russian) may also be undertaken. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6187 RUSSA 1125   SEM 101

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  • Seminar 101 is for non-native speakers of Russian. Prerequisite: Russa 1122 or placement by Department/instructor. Times to be arranged with instructor. See http://russian.cornell.edu for TBA arrangements.

RUSSA 1131
Self-Paced Elementary Russian I

RUSSA 1131 and RUSSA 1132 cover the standard Cornell first-year Russian language curriculum at a slower (or faster) pace than RUSSA 1103 -RUSSA 1104 and RUSSA 1121 -RUSSA 1122, the pace to be chosen by ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 10193 RUSSA 1131   SEM 101

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18725 RUSSA 1131   SEM 102

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RUSSA 2203
Intermediate Composition and Conversation

Guided conversation, translation, reading, pronunciation, and grammar review, emphasizing the development of accurate and idiomatic expression in the language. Course materials include video clips from ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6188 RUSSA 2203   SEM 101

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  • Prerequisites: RUSSA 1122 and 1104, or RUSSA 1122 with grade higher than B, or placement by department.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18646 RUSSA 2203   SEM 102

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    • MTF Uris Hall G44

    • Krivitsky, R

      Paperno, S

      Tsimberov, V

RUSSA 3300
Directed Studies

Taught on a specialized basis for students with special projects (e.g., to supplement a non-language course or thesis work). view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  7821 RUSSA 3300   IND 601

    • TBA

    • Paperno, S

  • Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  7822 RUSSA 3300   IND 602

    • TBA

    • Tsimberov, V

  • Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  7823 RUSSA 3300   IND 603

    • TBA

    • Paperno, S

  • Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

RUSSA 3303
Advanced Composition and Conversation

Reading, writing, and conversation: current Russian films (feature and documentary), newspapers, television programs, Russian web sites, and other materials are used. Detailed description ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6189 RUSSA 3303   SEM 101

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  • RUSSA 3303 satisfies Option 1 of the A&S language requirement. Prerequisite: RUSSA 2204 or equivalent.

RUSSA 3305
Reading and Writing for Heritage Speakers of Russian

Intended for students who speak grammatically correct Russian but do not know Russian grammar and have not learned to read or write Russian well (or have not learned written Russian at all). May be taught ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6190 RUSSA 3305   SEM 101

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  • Prerequisite: placement by department. Times to be arranged with instructor. See http://russian.cornell.edu for TBA arrangements.

RUSSA 4491
Reading Course: Russian Literature in the Original Language

To be taken in conjunction with any Russian literature course at the advanced level. Students receive 1 credit for reading and discussing works in Russian in addition to their normal course work. Detailed ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Stdnt Opt

  •  7824 RUSSA 4491   IND 601

    • TBA

    • Tsimberov, V

  • Prerequisite: permission of instructor. This course is to be taken in conjunction with any Russian Literature course at the advanced level.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Stdnt Opt

  •  7825 RUSSA 4491   IND 602

    • TBA

    • Paperno, S

  • Prerequisite: permission of instructor. This course is to be taken in conjunction with any Russian Literature course at the advanced level.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Stdnt Opt

  • 18704 RUSSA 4491   IND 603

    • TBA

    • Krivitsky, R

  • Instructor Consent Required (Add)

RUSSA 6633
Russian for Russian Specialists

Designed for students whose areas of study require advanced active control of the language. Fine points of translation, usage, and style are discussed and practiced. Syllabus varies from year to year. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  7826 RUSSA 6633   SEM 101

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  • Prerequisite: Four years of college Russian or equivalent. Times to be arranged with instructor. See http://russian.cornell.edu for TBA arrangements.