Course Description
A continuation of Russian Conversation and Composition I.
Athena Title
Russian Conver and Comp II
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in RUSS 3012
Prerequisite
RUSS 3001 or RUSS 3011
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
This course is the second course in a two-course sequence designed to develop and consolidate students' competence in the four language skill areas (speaking, reading, writing, and aural comprehension). A particular focus will be on the comprehension of connected prose. With respect to oral proficiency, the goal is to achieve fluency and the ability to converse on a wide range of topics. Special attention will be given to developing a deeper understanding of Russian culture and mentality, mainly through viewing and discussing excerpts from Russian films and reading current articles from the Russian press. Students will be evaluated on the basis of regular homework assignments, essays, in-class oral presentations, quizzes (5-6 per semester), and a final exam.
Topical Outline
1. Nature Prefixed verbs of motion Time expressions Verbs meaning 'try' Formation of compound nouns and adjectives Augmentative suffixes 2. Art Verbal aspect Word formation 3. The Russian soul Verbal aspect Diminutive suffixes 4. The role of personality in history Verbal aspect Verbs meaning 'use', 'remember', experience' 5. America through Russian eyes Irregularities in declension Mono-aspectual verbs Possessive adjectives
General Education Core
CORE IV: World Languages and Global CultureSyllabus