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RUSS 201 209 301 303 309 311 313 317 331 333 355 360 363 397 400 451 461 463 497 551 561 591

For more information about these courses, see the School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures website: .

Language Placement information see 4.59 Placement in Language Courses.

Note: Russian 317, 355 and 451 are taught in English and no knowledge of Russian is required.

Junior Courses

Russian 201

Introductory Russian I

Introduction to Russian in its cultural context. Four-skills language learning (reading, listening, speaking, writing) covering the principal elements of modern Russian. Focuses on Russian pronunciation and intonation, the Cyrillic alphabet, the foundations of Russian grammar, as well as basic vocabulary.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Notes: Students must complete an online placement form before classes begin. For information, consult https://slllc.ucalgary.ca/placement_all.

Russian 209

Introductory Russian II

A further introduction to the basics of the Russian language, including its differences from and similarities to English, within the cultural and historical context. Structured according to various aspects of everyday life, such as family, university, professions, etc.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-1)
Prerequisite(s): Russian 201 or 205.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Russian 209 and 203 will not be allowed.

Senior Courses

Russian 301

Continuing Russian I

Furthers acquisition of the basic level of the language, enabling function in a variety of everyday situations by building comprehensive knowledge of grammar, expanding active vocabulary, and providing cultural information.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-1)
Prerequisite(s): Russian 30, 30-3Y, 209.

Russian 303

Continuing Russian II

Further strengthens knowledge of the basics of the language enabling advancement to a more advanced stage of language mastery.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-1)
Prerequisite(s): Russian 301.

Russian 309

Russian Urban Culture in Immersion Setting

Introduction to contemporary urban Russian culture through research projects and life experience.Â
Course Hours: 3 units; (2-1)
Prerequisite(s): Russian 303.
Notes: This course is offered during a group study program in Russia. A supplementary fee will be assessed to cover additional costs associated with this course.

Russian 311

Russian Rural Culture in Immersion Setting

Introduction to contemporary rural Russian culture through research projects and life experience.
Course Hours: 3 units; (1-2)
Corequisite(s): Russian 309 and 313.
Notes: This course is offered during a group study program in Russia. A supplementary fee will be assessed to cover additional costs associated with this course.

Russian 313

Russian Language in Immersion Setting

Further development of oral skills and writing proficiency.
Course Hours: 3 units; (1-2)
Corequisite(s): Russian 309 and 311.
Notes: This course is offered during a group study program in Russia. A supplementary fee will be assessed to cover additional costs associated with this course.

Russian 317

Topics in Russian Civilization and Thought

Distinctive features in the development of Russian civilization and thought.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Notes: Taught in English. May be repeated for a maximum credit of 6 units.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Russian 331

Intermediate Russian I

Strategies for accelerated proficiencies in the areas of vocabulary, the deciphering of written and oral texts and the relating of learned linguistic patterns to communiÂcative contexts, with attention to appropriate discourse level in a variety of situations.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-1)
Prerequisite(s): Russian 303.

Russian 333

Intermediate Russian II

A continuation of Russian 331.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-1)
Prerequisite(s): Russian 331.

Russian 355

Russian Literature in Translation

Selected texts by author, genre or period designed to explore issues of significance in the context of Russian culture.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Notes: Taught in English. May be repeated for credit to a maximum of 6 units.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Russian 360

Russian Literature of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries

Overview of Russian literature of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries in a historical perspective, with attention to issues of particular significance in Russian literary culture. Initial experience of literary analysis on the basis of diverse Russian texts.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Russian 303 and one of 355 or 317.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Russian 363

Current Issues in Russian Culture

Selected significant issues in Russian culture, as manifested in written and/or oral texts, with particular attention to language function and usage.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Russian 303.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Russian 397

Inter-Cultural Immersion Experience I

Independent study course. Project with inter-cultural theme, derived from an immersion experience, most likely abroad.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures.
Notes: Permission to enrol requires a faculty member's agreement to sponsor the course of study.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

Russian 400

Topics in Advanced Russian

Provides diverse contexts and relies on various media and techniques to generate active and sophisticated usage of the language. Equips students with skills and strategies for independent language learning.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Russian 333.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Russian 451

Cross-Cultural Explorations

Cross-cultural comparison of events, cultural patterns, historical periods, or social movements which find a parallel in more than one of the cultural traditions represented in the School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Russian 360 or 361.
Notes: Taught in English.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Russian 461

Topics in Russian Literature

Development of a topic, issue, period or author introduced in Russian 360.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Russian 360 or 361.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Russian 463

Topics in Russian Language and Culture from a Historical Perspective

Concentration on a linguistic and/or cultural topic in its historical development.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): One of Russian 360, 361 or 363.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Russian 497

Inter-Cultural Immersion Experience II

Independent study course. Project with inter-cultural theme, derived from an immersion experience at an advanced level, most likely abroad.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Russian 397 and consent of the School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures.
Notes: Permission to enrol requires a faculty member's agreement to sponsor the course of study.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

Russian 551

Independent Study

An independent research project on a topic that is not normally a part of the program's course offerings.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures. Permission to enrol in this course depends on a faculty member's agreement to sponsor the project.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Russian 561

Research Seminar

Centred on a professor's current research project, the course will engage senior students as members of a collaborative research team. Independent research, discussion, group presentations, dissemination of results in an appropriate venue.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures.
Notes: May not be offered every year.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Russian 591

Honours Project

A research paper or creative project for honours students in their final year on a topic chosen in consultation with their supervisor.
Course Hours: 3 units; (0-3T)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures.

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