Russian (RUSSA)Arts and Sciences

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RUSSA 1104
Conversation Practice

Reinforces the speaking skills learned in RUSSA 1122.  Homework includes assignments that must be done in the language lab or on the students' own computer. Class meeting times will be chosen ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5459 RUSSA 1104   SEM 101

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

  •  7134 RUSSA 1122   SEM 101

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    • MTWRF Uris Hall 312
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022

    • Krivitsky, R

      Paperno, S

      Tsimberov, V

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4486 RUSSA 1122   SEM 102

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    • MTWRF Goldwin Smith Hall 124
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022

    • Krivitsky, R

      Paperno, S

      Tsimberov, V

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    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

  •  5313 RUSSA 1126   SEM 101

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    • W Uris Hall 438
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022

    • Paperno, S

    • F Uris Hall 498
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022

    • Tsimberov, V

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    TBA, "time to be arranged" (to accommodate as many students as we can). Plan to attend our Zoom Organizational Meeting to arrange these times. The time and place of the meeting will be posted under Current Announcements soon.
    This course will meet in 50 min durations x 2.

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

  •  6274 RUSSA 1132   SEM 101

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    TBA, "time to be arranged" (to accommodate as many students as we can). Plan to attend our Zoom Organizational Meeting to arrange these times. The time and place of the meeting will be posted under Current Announcements soon.
    This course will meet in 50 min durations x 4.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6700 RUSSA 1132   SEM 102

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    TBA, "time to be arranged" (to accommodate as many students as we can). Plan to attend our Zoom Organizational Meeting to arrange these times. The time and place of the meeting will be posted under Current Announcements soon.
    This course will meet in 50 min durations x 4.

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

  •  4485 RUSSA 2204   SEM 101

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    • MF
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022

    • Paperno, S

      Tsimberov, V

    • TR
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022

    • Paperno, S

      Tsimberov, V

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

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

  •  6854 RUSSA 3304   SEM 101

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    • MWF Uris Hall 303
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022

    • Paperno, S

      Tsimberov, V

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

  •  6852 RUSSA 3310   SEM 101

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    • TBA
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022

    • Tsimberov, V

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    TBA, "time to be arranged" (to accommodate as many students as we can). Plan to attend our Zoom Organizational Meeting to arrange these times. The time and place of the meeting will be posted under Current Announcements soon.
    This course will meet in 50 min durations x 2.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6853 RUSSA 3310   SEM 102

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    • TBA
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    TBA, "time to be arranged" (to accommodate as many students as we can). Plan to attend our Zoom Organizational Meeting to arrange these times. The time and place of the meeting will be posted under Current Announcements soon.
    This course will meet in 50 min durations x 2.

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

  • 19342 RUSSA 4491   SEM 101

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Permission of instructor required. 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 on the Russian Langage Program website.

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

  •  5301 RUSSA 6634   SEM 101

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    TBA, "time to be arranged" (to accommodate as many students as we can). Plan to attend our Zoom Organizational Meeting to arrange these times. The time and place of the meeting will be posted under Current Announcements soon.
    This course will meet in 50 min durations x 2.