Russian (RUSSA)Arts and Sciences

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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2015-2016.

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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

  •  7177 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

  •  5848 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

  •  5849 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 periodicals and web pages and translating them into English; a certain amount of discussion (in Russian) may also ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6939 RUSSA 1126   SEM 101

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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

  •  5847 RUSSA 2204   SEM 101

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

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

  •  5846 RUSSA 3300   IND 601

    • TBA

    • Paperno, S

  • Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6985 RUSSA 3300   IND 602

    • TBA

    • Browne, E

  • Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6996 RUSSA 3300   IND 603

    • TBA

    • Tsimberov, V

  • Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18948 RUSSA 3300   IND 604

    • TBA

    • Krivitsky, R

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

RUSSA 3304
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 at ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  9029 RUSSA 3304   SEM 101

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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

  •  6921 RUSSA 3306   SEM 101

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    • TBA

    • Krivitsky, R

      Paperno, S

      Tsimberov, V

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

RUSSA 3308
Russian through Popular Culture

Aims to expand the students' vocabulary and their comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing skills, as well as cultural competence, through a mosaic study and discussion of a variety of styles ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  8970 RUSSA 3308   SEM 101

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    • TBA

    • Krivitsky, R

RUSSA 3310
Advanced Reading

Designed to teach advanced reading and discussion skills. In seminar 101, weekly reading assignments include 20-40 pages of unabridged Russian, fiction or non-fiction. In seminar 102, the weekly assignments ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5843 RUSSA 3310   SEM 102

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  • Prerequisite: For native speakers of Russian. Placement by Department.

RUSSA 3312
Reading about the Cold War

Read and discuss texts for GOVT 3837. The course may also support student research for the GOVT 3837 final paper. This 1-credit course aims to expand the students' vocabulary, and advance their speaking ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Stdnt Opt

  •  7908 RUSSA 3312   SEM 101

    • TBA

    • Krivitsky, R

  • Prerequisites: High Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Russian; for non-native speakers, RUSSA 3303 or higher is recommended. Permission of instructor required. Enrollment limited to: students enrolled in GOVT 3837.

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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

  •  5844 RUSSA 4414   SEM 101

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  • 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

  •  5845 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).

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Stdnt Opt

  •  6223 RUSSA 4491   IND 602

    • TBA

    • Paperno, S

  • Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Stdnt Opt

  •  6224 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

  •  6922 RUSSA 6634   SEM 101

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