Russian (RUSSA)Arts and Sciences

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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2024-2025.

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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

  •  4624 RUSSA 1103   SEM 101

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  • 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. 

  • 4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  5711 RUSSA 1121   SEM 101

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    • MTRF Goldwin Smith Hall 162
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Krivitsky, R

      Paperno, S

      Tsimberov, V

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Students enrolling in Section 101 will take the course for 4 credits. Students enrolling in Section 102 will take the course for 5 credits.
    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

  •  3368 RUSSA 1121   SEM 102

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    • M Klarman Hall K209
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Krivitsky, R

      Paperno, S

      Tsimberov, V

    • TR Klarman Hall K209
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Krivitsky, R

      Paperno, S

      Tsimberov, V

    • W Klarman Hall K209
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Krivitsky, R

      Paperno, S

      Tsimberov, V

    • F Klarman Hall K209
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Krivitsky, R

      Paperno, S

      Tsimberov, V

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Students enrolling in Section 101 will take the course for 4 credits. Students enrolling in Section 102 will take the course for 5 credits. Class meeting times for SEC 102 will be chosen at the organizational meeting (usually the second or third day of the semester) so as to accommodate as many students as possible. The time and place of the organizational meeting will be announced at russian.cornell.edu.
    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

  •  3369 RUSSA 1125   SEM 101

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    • TW Klarman Hall KG44
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Krivitsky, R

      Tsimberov, V

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment limited to: non-native speakers of Russian. Prerequisite: RUSSA 1122 or placement by department/instructor. Class meeting times will be chosen at the organizational meeting (usually the second or third day of the semester) so as to accommodate as many students as possible. The time and place of the organizational meeting will be announced at russian.cornell.edu.

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

  • 18058 RUSSA 1131   SEM 101

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    • MW Klarman Hall K209
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Golovakova, K

      Paperno, S

    • T Klarman Hall K209
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Golovakova, K

      Paperno, S

    • R Klarman Hall K209
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Golovakova, K

      Paperno, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Students enrolling in Section 101 will take the course for 2 credits. Students enrolling in Section 102 will take the course for 3 credits. Class meeting times will be chosen at the organizational meeting (usually the second or third day of the semester) so as to accommodate as many students as possible. The time and place of the organizational meeting will be announced at russian.cornell.edu.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  5777 RUSSA 1131   SEM 102

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    • M Klarman Hall KG44
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Golovakova, K

      Paperno, S

    • T Klarman Hall KG44
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Golovakova, K

      Paperno, S

    • W Klarman Hall KG44
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Golovakova, K

      Paperno, S

    • R Klarman Hall KG44
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Golovakova, K

      Paperno, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Students enrolling in Section 101 will take the course for 2 credits. Students enrolling in Section 102 will take the course for 3 credits.
    Class meeting times will be chosen at the organizational meeting (usually the second or third day of the semester) so as to accommodate as many students as possible. The time and place of the organizational meeting will be announced at russian.cornell.edu.

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

  •  3370 RUSSA 2203   SEM 101

  •  
    • M Klarman Hall K209
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Krivitsky, R

      Paperno, S

      Tsimberov, V

    • T Klarman Hall K209
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Krivitsky, R

      Paperno, S

      Tsimberov, V

    • WF Klarman Hall K209
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Krivitsky, R

      Paperno, S

      Tsimberov, V

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: RUSSA 1122 and RUSSA 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

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4437 RUSSA 3300   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Krivitsky, R

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4438 RUSSA 3300   IND 602

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Tsimberov, V

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4439 RUSSA 3300   IND 603

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Paperno, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

    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

  •  3371 RUSSA 3305   SEM 101

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: placement by department. Class meeting times will be chosen at the organizational meeting (usually the second or third day of the semester) so as to accommodate as many students as possible. The time and place of the organizational meeting will be announced at russian.cornell.edu.

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

  • 18041 RUSSA 4413   SEM 101

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Class meeting times will be chosen at the organizational meeting (usually the second or third day of the semester) so as to accommodate as many students as possible. The time and place of the organizational meeting will be posted at Russian.cornell.edu.

RUSSA 4433
Russian for Russian Specialists

The course is designed for advanced students of Russian who are interested in Russian studies requiring fine active control of the language. Students will have an opportunity to speak formally and informally ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Graded

  • 18042 RUSSA 4433   SEM 101

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Class meeting times will be chosen at the organizational meeting (usually the second or third day of the semester) so as to accommodate as many students as possible. The time and place of the organizational meeting will be posted at Russian.cornell.edu.