This course introduces the fundamental elements of the Russian language within a cultural context.
Emphasis is placed on the development of basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend and respond with grammatical accuracy to spoken and written Russian, and to demonstrate cultural awareness. This course is a continuation of RUS 111 focusing on the fundamental elements of the Russian language within a cultural context. Emphasis is placed on the progressive development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend and respond with increasing proficiency to spoken and written Russian, and to demonstrate further cultural awareness. Emphasis is placed on the study of authentic and representative literary and cultural texts.