Develops student's skills in extracting information from authentic texts. Develops strategies for efficient and successful reading and language communication. Thematically arranged topics Environment, Politics and International Relations, Demography, Business, and others. The Russian's World II Continuation of Russian's World I. Continues the development of all four language skills, focusing on reading comprehension, writing for competence and speaking. RS 371 Russian Cultural History and Film Presents development of social and political thought of the 19th and early 20th century, the influence of religion on society, and development of literature, science and art.
Films serve as support for reading materials.
Discussion of films and related written assignments help develop student's oral and written skills. RS 410 Russian TV and Radio Broadcasts Develops and strengthens aural comprehension skills and ability to process the speech of Russian television and radio broadcasts. Concentrates on current media topics. Exposure to different speech styles, accents, and topics. Includes Russian audio on the Internet.