Course Description
Part two of an intensive course further developing students’
competence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Focus
on proficiency-oriented instruction and assessment. Engagement
with texts from a variety of genres designed to enhance command of
vocabulary, grammar, and syntax, including contemporary news
and topics in professional Russian.
Athena Title
Intensive Russ Conv and Comp
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in RUSS 3002
Prerequisite
RUSS 3001 or RUSS 3011
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student Learning Outcomes
- By the end of this course, students should be able to identify key ideas, supporting details, and nuanced meanings in complex spoken, written, or signed texts on topics related to contemporary Russian culture and society.
- By the end of this course, students should be able to construct dynamic conversations in Russian, using advanced vocabulary and grammatical structures to discuss both familiar and unfamiliar topics across diverse settings.
- By the end of this course, students should be able to formulate clear and structured oral and written presentations on cultural, societal, and global topics, demonstrating advanced linguistic competence and cultural awareness.
- By the end of this course, students should be able to identify and contrast cultural differences by exploring Russian-speaking communities' perspectives, practices, and traditions, effectively participating in diverse intercultural contexts.
- By the end of this course, students should be able to compose advanced grammatical structures, such as participles, motion verbs, and prefixes, to produce complex and detailed texts and spoken outputs in academic and professional scenarios.
Topical Outline
- Introduction to Course and Russian Society
- Topics include "Youth and Society," focusing on contemporary Russian issues and cultural perspectives.
- Grammar focus: Dative case and motion verbs.
- Learning tasks: written compositions, video analysis, and audio assignments.
- Health and Modern Challenges
- Exploration of health-related topics like healthy lifestyles, stress, and harmful habits.
- Grammar focus: Participles (active and passive), prefix usage with verbs.
- Learning tasks: written compositions, video analysis, and audio assignments.
- Politics and Society
- Examination of Russian political structure, social issues, and youth engagement in politics.
- Grammar focus: Instrumental case, participles, and passive constructions.
- Learning tasks: forums, presentations on Russian media articles, and video projects simulating interviews with political figures.
- Economy and Society
- Discussions of economic issues such as poverty, wealth distribution, and budgeting.
- Grammar focus: Gerunds, numeral usage, and formation of complex sentences.
- Learning tasks: collaborative projects (e.g., creating advertisements and exploring economic challenges).
- Global Issues and Modern Russia
- Analysis of global problems, including migration, globalization, and environmental concerns.
- Grammar focus: Comprehensive review of cases and punctuation rules.
- Learning tasks: creative video projects addressing global challenges and advanced written compositions.
General Education Core
CORE IV: World Languages and Global Culture
