This is an individual study course focusing on a variety of Russian language materials agreed upon by both the student and the instructor. There are weekly meetings to discuss reading assignments. No papers or exams are required. Grading is based upon progress in developing reading skills. This course is conducted entirely in Russian.
Enrollment is limited, thus each student is assured a great deal of practice in the spoken language.
Reading and discussion of stories and newspaper texts supplement classroom material. Texts for oral-aural work are selected from a variety of contemporary sources, including short stories, conversation handbooks, and current periodicals. Grading is based on classroom participation, oral quizzes, and one or two written exams. This course is designed to advance student knowledge of grammar, as well as reading, comprehension, conversation, and writing skills. Reading and discussing contemporary Russian short stories and articles from the press supplement the conversation and grammar review in Focus on Russian and Handbook of Russian Verbs .