It is a recitation course and students are asked to participate in class discussions. Students are evaluated on the basis of class participation, translations, compositions written at home and an oral interview conducted by the end of the term. No credit granted to those who have completed 403. Russian 401 is offered during the Fall Term and Russian 402 during the Winter Term of every academic year. Work in grammar covers Russian verbal prefixes and aspects, a review of the verbs of motion, participles and verbal adverbs.
Progress is checked by examinations and term papers.
Russian 402 or 403 or equivalent. Russian literary styles are investigated in their historical perspective. Texts are provided. One essay, a midterm and a final examination. Course is conducted in Russian.