The course involves three class meetings and one session of conversation with the native speaker each week, plus laboratory practice, for two semesters. An intensive review of basic grammar with spoken and written exercises including a study of idioms and training in modes of expression. The course requires three class meetings and one session of conversation with the native speaker each week, plus laboratory practice, for two semesters. A study, in English translation, of important writings by major 19th and 20th century Russian authors from Pushkin to the present. The readings focus on short story, novel and drama rather than poetry.
Lectures supply a detailed look at social and political events which helped shape the literature.
Knowledge of Russian is not required. For a description of the Russian area studies certificate, see the section on Certificate Programs in this catalog. The Program of Concentration in Spanish is designed to provide the student with a level of fluency applicable to a variety of professional situations and gives the student insight into the thought patterns of Spanish and Spanish-American culture. At least four of the eight courses must be taken at Saint Anselm College. Spanish A careful study of the fundamentals of the Spanish language, including conversation with native speakers and laboratory drills to reinforce class writing, speaking, and understanding.