Course Description
Advanced language study, combining instruction in grammar, composition, and stylistics with practice in spoken Russian.
Athena Title
Adv Russ Convers and Compos
Prerequisite
RUSS 3002 or RUSS 3012
Semester Course Offered
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
RUSS 4001 is the final course in the program’s language sequence and is designed to hone and perfect the students’ linguistic skills. The course will focus on lexical usage and different styles of language, illustrated by a variety of materials, including written texts, broadcasts, and films. Attention will be given to specific problems or deficiencies on an individual level. Students will be evaluated on the basis of compositions/short papers, participation in class discussions, oral presentations, written or oral tests, and a final exam.
Topical Outline
(The following is a representative outline. Appropriate texts and other materials illustrating the various topics will be chosen at the discretion of the instructor.) Varieties of language and register Colloquial style Neutral style High style Regional variation Proverbs and sayings Fillers, particles and interjections Conjunctions Verbal etiquette Letter writing Lexical difficulties Paronyms, homonyms False cognates Verbal government Fixed expressions and collocations Syntax of complex sentences, word order
General Education Core
CORE IV: World Languages and Global CultureSyllabus