The course is demanding and recommended for well-motivated students who have completed at least the intermediate language series, and who have, ideally, already spent time studying the language in Russia. This challenging, independently-contracted course develops listening and speaking skills at the advanced level. Students watch the Russian news Monday through Friday. May be repeated. This challenging course at the advanced level focuses on reading and writing.
Students read numerous short stories and plays.
Daily assignments include writing answers to lists of questions concerning the content and style of stories being read. Offered on an independent contract basis only. Offered on an independent contract basis only. 5.0 Quarter Hours Advanced study of Russian language including grammar, conversation, phonetics and intonation. May be taken for variable credit from five to fifteen quarter hours.