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• RUSS 101: Russian I

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Initiates students' development of the four language skills (speaking, listening, reading, writing) required to use the Russian language in a communicative context. Anticipated proficiency upon successful completion of the course is the Novice-Mid sublevel (based upon the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages). Introduces students to features of Russian and Slavic cultures that are associated with the targeted communicative activities.
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• RUSS 102: Elementary Russian II

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Develops communicative language proficiency at the Novice-High and Intermediate-Low sublevels (according to ACTFL proficiency scale) as well as develops the ability to understand and appreciate Russian-speaking cultures. A communicative method is applied to develop the four language skills (speaking, listening, reading, writing) in an intercultural content. This includes the use of authentic audio-visual materials introducing the Russian-speaking world, situational communicative practice in listening, speaking, reading and writing, and laboratory activities. Prerequisite:    RUSS101 OR RSS101 OR RUS101
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• RUSS 151: Intensive Elementary Russian

  4.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Initiates students' development of the four language skills (speaking, listening, reading, writing) required to use the Russian language in a communicative context. Anticipated proficiency upon successful completion of the course is the Novice-High sublevel (based upon the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages). Introduces students to features of Russian and Slavic cultures that are associated with the targeted communicative activities.
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• RUSS 203: Intermediate Russian I

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Develops further the four language skills through extensive and intensive practice in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Russian language is taught in its cultural contexts, including history, culture, diversity, and comparison with students? native communication cultures. The course develops communicative language proficiency at the Intermediate-Low and Intermediate-Mid sublevels (according to ACTFL proficiency scale) as well as develops the ability to understand and appreciate Russian-speaking cultures. Prerequisite:    RUSS102 OR RSS102 OR RUS102 OR RUS1102
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• RUSS 204: Intermediate Russian II

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Reinforces and expands the material covered in RUSS102 (Introductory Russian II) or RUSS203 (Intermediate Russian I) by utilizing a multi-skill approach: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. A key objective in this course is to encourage students to speak as much Russian in the classroom as possible. Russian language is taught in its cultural contexts, including history, literature, visual arts. The course develops communicative language proficiency at the Intermediate-Mid sublevel (according to ACTFL proficiency scale). Prerequisite:    RUSS102
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• RUSS 211: Russ Hstry and Cult

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Presents the history of Russian culture and civilization from its beginnings to the present, with emphasis on art, literature, ideas, historical events, and cultural exchanges. Students gain insights in the cultural history of Russia, including geography, society, politics, philosophy, art, literature, and the sciences. This course is taught in English.
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• RUSS 212: Russian Lit and Film

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Explores the role of literature, cinema, print and media in shaping society in the Soviet Union and Russia. Students learn how to analyze literary and visual texts using appropriate techniques and methods. Students examine the relationship between literature, film, media, culture, and politics. Special attention is paid to contemporary literary works, cinema, media, and the Internet. This course is taught in English.
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• RUSS 252: Intensive Int Russian I

  4.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Develops further the four language skills through extensive and intensive practice in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Russian language is taught in its cultural contexts, including history, culture, diversity, and comparison with students' native communication cultures. The course develops communicative language proficiency at the Intermediate-Low and Intermediate-Mid sublevels (according to ACTFL proficiency scale) as well as develops the ability to understand and appreciate Russian-speaking cultures.
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• RUSS 253: Intensive Int Russian II

  4.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Develops further the four language skills through extensive and intensive practice in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Russian language is taught in its cultural contexts, including history, culture, diversity, and comparison with students' native communication cultures. The course develops communicative language proficiency at the Intermediate-Mid and Intermediate-High sublevels (according to ACTFL proficiency scale) as well as develops the ability to understand and appreciate Russian-speaking cultures.
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• RUSS 305: Rus Communication I

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Develops further the four language skills through extensive and intensive practice in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The course emphasizes professional communication in the fields of politics, national security, and international relations. Russian language is taught in its cultural contexts, including history, culture, diversity, and comparison with students? native cultures. The course develops communicative language proficiency at the Intermediate-Mid and Intermediate-High sublevels (according to ACTFL proficiency scale). Prerequisite:    RUS203 OR RUS204
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