Russian (RUSSA)Arts and Sciences

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

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RUSSA 1104
Conversation Practice

Reinforces the speaking skills learned in RUSSA 1122. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  7263 RUSSA 1104   SEM 101

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RUSSA 1122
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 television programs. Homework ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6114 RUSSA 1122   SEM 101

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  • Prerequisite: Completion of RUSSA 1121 or permission of instructor. May also enroll in RUSSA 1104 for additional credit. Not for Native speakers of Russian (see RUSSA 3305-3306). Each section is limited to 14 students.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6115 RUSSA 1122   SEM 102

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  • Prerequisite: Completion of RUSSA 1121 or permission of instructor. May also enroll in RUSSA 1104 for additional credit. Not for Native speakers of Russian (see RUSSA 3305-3306). Each section is limited to 14 students.

RUSSA 1126
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

  •  7089 RUSSA 1126   SEM 101

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RUSSA 1132
Self-Paced Elementary Russian II

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

  •  9503 RUSSA 1132   SEM 101

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18321 RUSSA 1132   SEM 102

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RUSSA 2204
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

  •  6113 RUSSA 2204   SEM 101

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  • Prerequisite: Completing RUSSA 2203 or equivalent. Each section is limited to 10 students.

RUSSA 3111
Russian Foreign Language Across the Curriculum (FLAC)

This 1-credit optional course aims to expand the students' vocabulary, and advance their speaking and reading skills as well as enhance their knowledge and deepen their cultural understanding by supplementing ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • Topic: The Cold War

  • 18704 RUSSA 3111   SEM 101

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  • Taught in Russian. Must concurrently enrolled in GOVT 3837/HIST 3837.

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

  •  6112 RUSSA 3300   IND 601

    • TBA

    • Paperno, S

  • Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  7129 RUSSA 3300   IND 602

    • TBA

    • Browne, E

  • Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  7139 RUSSA 3300   IND 603

    • TBA

    • Tsimberov, V

  • Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  8558 RUSSA 3300   IND 604

    • TBA

    • Krivitsky, R

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

RUSSA 3306
Creative Writing for Heritage Speakers

Creative writing for heritage speakers of Russian. Writing short (one page for each class) texts in Russian in a variety of genres: personal letters, blog entries, news articles, technical descriptions, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  7075 RUSSA 3306   SEM 101

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  • Prerequisite: Placement by department. see http://Russian.cornell.edu for TBA arrangements.

RUSSA 4414
Advanced Conversation and Stylistics

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 Stdnt Opt

  •  6110 RUSSA 4414   SEM 101

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    • TBA

    • Tsimberov, V

  • Prerequisite: RUSSA 4413 or equivalent. For TBA classes, bring your class schedule to our organizational meeting, Tues. 1/26/10 at 4:30pm. Closer to that date, see http://russian.cornell.edu for announcement with location.

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

  •  6111 RUSSA 4491   IND 601

    • TBA

    • Tsimberov, V

  • This course is to be taken in conjunction with any Russian literature course at the advanced level (not alone).

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Stdnt Opt

  •  6411 RUSSA 4491   IND 602

    • TBA

    • Paperno, S

  • Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Stdnt Opt

  •  6412 RUSSA 4491   IND 603

    • TBA

    • Krivitsky, R

  • Instructor Consent Required (Add)

RUSSA 6634
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

  •  7076 RUSSA 6634   SEM 101

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