This class is intended for students who have never taken a class in Russian. Students who have had a year or more Russian in high school may want to seek advice from the instructor. Regular quizzes will be given to check preparation. The frequency of these quizzes will be determined by student vote. The final exam is mandatory and must be taken at the appointed time.
Credit is given for honest effort.
Students who do two hours of sincere homework study for every hour in class will not fail the course regardless of test scores. Oral conversation will be encouraged in class and also rewarded. It is intended to be a most rewarding and enjoyable experience. The teacher will strive to make the class fun and is committed to helping you succeed. Students who take the class are invited to seek assistance from the teacher during office hours and also get outside help from the campus tutoring center.