Russian 102 or 103 or equivalent. More complex grammatical structures are introduced and more emphasis is placed on spoken Russian. Second-Year Russian, Continued. Russian 201 or equivalent. This course reviews the fundamentals of Russian grammar through written exercises and oral drills.
Special emphasis is given to 'verbs of motion' and 'verb aspect', and to vocabulary development.
Use of the language laboratory is strongly encouraged. Through Her Writers. This course will examine life in the Soviet Union as it is represented in works of short fiction. It is designed to provide an understanding of how Russians think and live, the problems they face and their views of the world. Frequent comparisons with and contrasts to the American experience and way of life will be made.