Russian (RUSSA)Arts and Sciences

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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2022-2023. Courses of Study 2022-2023 is scheduled to publish mid-June.

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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 Opt NoAud

  •  5731 RUSSA 1103   SEM 101

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    • TR
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Krivitsky, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    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. 

  • 5 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  7182 RUSSA 1121   SEM 101

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    • MTWRF
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Krivitsky, R

      Paperno, S

      Tsimberov, V

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    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. 

  • 5 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  4378 RUSSA 1121   SEM 102

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    • MTWRF
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Krivitsky, R

      Paperno, S

      Tsimberov, V

      Veshcherevich, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    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 Opt NoAud

  •  4379 RUSSA 1125   SEM 101

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    • TR
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Tsimberov, V

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    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 pace than RUSSA 1103 -RUSSA 1104 and RUSSA 1121 -RUSSA 1122, the pace to be chosen by each individual ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  6445 RUSSA 1131   SEM 101

  •  
    • M
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Paperno, S

    • T
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Paperno, S

    • R
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Paperno, S

    • F
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Paperno, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  7267 RUSSA 1131   SEM 102

  •  
    • MT
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Paperno, S

    • R
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Paperno, S

    • F
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Paperno, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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 Opt NoAud

  •  4380 RUSSA 2203   SEM 101

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    • MTRF
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Krivitsky, R

      Paperno, S

      Tsimberov, V

      Veshcherevich, R

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

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

  •  5519 RUSSA 3300   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Krivitsky, R

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5520 RUSSA 3300   IND 602

    • TBA
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Tsimberov, V

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5521 RUSSA 3300   IND 603

    • TBA
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Paperno, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

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 Opt NoAud

  •  4382 RUSSA 3305   SEM 101

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    • MW
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Paperno, S

      Tsimberov, V

      Veshcherevich, R

    • F
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Paperno, S

      Tsimberov, V

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: placement by department.

RUSSA 4413
Modern Russia: Past and Present I

Involves discussion, in Russian, of authentic Russian texts and films (feature or documentary) in a variety of non-literary styles and genres. Detailed description at russian.cornell.edu. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  7195 RUSSA 4413   SEM 101

  •  
    • W
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Tsimberov, V

    • F
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Tsimberov, V

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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. 

  • 2 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  7183 RUSSA 6633   SEM 101

  •  
    • MW
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Krivitsky, R

      Paperno, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person