Transcripts and vocabulary lists are provided at the beginning of each film. Students are given both oral and written exercises in class, and written homework assignments. Class discussions focus on the film itself, as well as related topics which require students to use the new vocabulary and expressions introduced in the film. In this course, students learn about and perform various types of Russian songs in order to further their knowledge and understanding of Russian culture. This weekly lecture series explores Russian history, literature, art, and contemporary Russian life.
All lectures are in Russian.
The lectures are complemented by weekly excursions which acquaint the student with some of the most interesting and significant historical and cultural sites in and around St. Petersburg. The excursions are conducted entirely in Russian.