Students read and write texts of increasing complexity, discussing Russian and Soviet history, culture, and other topics of interest. The course requires 8-12 hours of homework per week. Intensive Second Year Russian. Russian 102 or 103. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in Russian 201 or 202.
Special emphasis is placed on speaking, writing, comprehension, and vocabulary building.
The course is conducted in Russian and is especially recommended for students who intend to concentrate in Russian Language and Literature or in Russian and East European Studies. Students entering Russian 203 should have completed one of the standard first-year textbooks, such as Russian, Russian for Everybody, Beginning Russian, or Russian Stage One. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in 303. It is a recitation course, and students are asked to participate in class discussions. Check Times, Location, and Availability 402.