Language and Democratization in Russia. RUSS 312 or placement exam. The course consists of readings and discussion of material covering various spheres of Russian civilization, including history and political structure. Much of the material is taken from original Russian sources. Special attention is paid to current developments in the former Soviet Union as described in the Russian press and other mass media.
Constant attention is paid to developing the students' linguistic skills, especially vocabulary.
A continuation of RUSS 415. 418. Mass Media in Russia. Three years of Russian. This course is aimed at improving students' comprehension of Russian newspapers. It is based on substantial readings from the papers as well as an overview of Russian journalism.