{
  "college": "uc-irvine",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "code": "RUSSIAN",
  "name": "Russian",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalogue.uci.edu/allcourses/russian/",
  "courses": [
    {
      "code": "RUSSIAN 1A",
      "subject": "RUSSIAN",
      "number": "1A",
      "title": "Fundamentals of Russian",
      "units": "5",
      "prerequisite": "Placement into RUSSIAN 1A",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Focuses on reading, comprehension, basic composition, and conversation skills, and gives the student an initial exposure to the Russian cultural scene.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 3,
          "open": 3,
          "url": "/c/uc-irvine/schedule/fall-2026/russian/#russian-1a"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "RUSSIAN 1AB",
      "subject": "RUSSIAN",
      "number": "1AB",
      "title": "Intensive Russian Fundamentals",
      "units": "7.5",
      "prerequisite": "Placement into RUSSIAN 1A",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "First half of first‐year Russian in a time‐intensive form. Development of meaningful communicative skills for the purposes of interaction with Russian speakers and beginning study of Russian. Learner‐centered approach develops speaking, listening, reading, writing, and cultural skills and knowledge.",
      "notes": [
        "Overlaps with RUSSIAN 1A, RUSSIAN 1B"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "RUSSIAN 1B",
      "subject": "RUSSIAN",
      "number": "1B",
      "title": "Fundamentals of Russian",
      "units": "5",
      "prerequisite": "RUSSIAN 1A with a minimum grade of C. Placement into RUSSIAN 1B is also accepted",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Focuses on reading, comprehension, basic composition, and conversation skills, and gives the student an initial exposure to the Russian cultural scene.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "RUSSIAN 1BC",
      "subject": "RUSSIAN",
      "number": "1BC",
      "title": "Intensive Russian Fundamentals",
      "units": "7.5",
      "prerequisite": "RUSSIAN 1AB with a minimum grade of C or RUSSIAN 1B with a minimum grade of C",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Second half of first‐year Russian in a time‐intensive form. Development of meaningful communicative skills for the purposes of interaction with Russian speakers and beginning study of Russian. Learner‐centered approach develops speaking, listening, reading, writing, and cultural skills and knowledge.",
      "notes": [
        "Overlaps with RUSSIAN 1B, RUSSIAN 1C",
        "(VI)"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "RUSSIAN 1C",
      "subject": "RUSSIAN",
      "number": "1C",
      "title": "Fundamentals of Russian",
      "units": "5",
      "prerequisite": "RUSSIAN 1AB with a minimum grade of C or RUSSIAN 1B with a minimum grade of C. Placement into RUSSIAN 1C is also accepted",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Focuses on reading, comprehension, basic composition, and conversation skills, and gives the student an initial exposure to the Russian cultural scene.",
      "notes": [
        "(VI)"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "RUSSIAN 2A",
      "subject": "RUSSIAN",
      "number": "2A",
      "title": "Intermediate Russian",
      "units": "4",
      "prerequisite": "RUSSIAN 1BC with a minimum grade of C or RUSSIAN 1C with a minimum grade of C. Placement into RUSSIAN 2A is also accepted",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Students read simple passages from contemporary Russian literary texts and newspapers. Development of oral skills and exposure to Russian culture continue.",
      "notes": [
        "Restrictions: International Studies majors and School of Humanities students have the first consideration for enrollment",
        "(VIII)"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/uc-irvine/schedule/fall-2026/russian/#russian-2a"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "RUSSIAN 2B",
      "subject": "RUSSIAN",
      "number": "2B",
      "title": "Intermediate Russian",
      "units": "4",
      "prerequisite": "RUSSIAN 2A with a minimum grade of C. Placement into RUSSIAN 2B is also accepted",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Students read simple passages from contemporary Russian literary texts and newspapers. Development of oral skills and exposure to Russian culture continue.",
      "notes": [
        "Restrictions: International Studies majors and School of Humanities students have the first consideration for enrollment",
        "(VIII)"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "RUSSIAN 2C",
      "subject": "RUSSIAN",
      "number": "2C",
      "title": "Intermediate Russian",
      "units": "4",
      "prerequisite": "RUSSIAN 2B with a minimum grade of C. Placement into RUSSIAN 2C is also accepted",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Students read simple passages from contemporary Russian literary texts and newspapers. Development of oral skills and exposure to Russian culture continue.",
      "notes": [
        "Restrictions: International Studies majors and School of Humanities students have the first consideration for enrollment",
        "(VIII)"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "RUSSIAN 50",
      "subject": "RUSSIAN",
      "number": "50",
      "title": "Topics in Russian Culture ",
      "units": "4",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Study of varied topics in Russian culture, area studies, and society, both in the present and in historical perspective.",
      "notes": [
        "Repeatability: May be taken 4 times as topics vary",
        "(IV and VIII.)"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "RUSSIAN 99",
      "subject": "RUSSIAN",
      "number": "99",
      "title": "Special Studies Russian",
      "units": "1-5",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Special studies under faculty supervision.",
      "notes": [
        "Repeatability: May be taken for credit 2 times"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "RUSSIAN 139W",
      "subject": "RUSSIAN",
      "number": "139W",
      "title": "Writing About Russian Literature",
      "units": "4",
      "prerequisite": "Satisfactory completion of the Lower-Division Writing requirement",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Requires at least 4,000 words of assigned composition based upon readings in Russian literature (in English translation), culture, and society. Several essays required.",
      "notes": [
        "(Ib)"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "RUSSIAN 150",
      "subject": "RUSSIAN",
      "number": "150",
      "title": "Topics in Russian Literature",
      "units": "4",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Examines major themes in Russian literature, film, and other media from the eighteenth to twenty-first centuries. Taught in English.",
      "notes": [
        "Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times as topics vary"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/uc-irvine/schedule/fall-2026/russian/#russian-150"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "RUSSIAN 190",
      "subject": "RUSSIAN",
      "number": "190",
      "title": "Topics in Russian Language Through Film",
      "units": "4",
      "prerequisite": "RUSSIAN 2C (may be taken concurrently)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Uses Russian films of the late 20th century to enhance students' language skills and deepen their cultural knowledge. Work involves intensive conversation, reading and listening comprehension, and the acquisition of written skills and grammatical accuracy. Conducted primarily in Russian.",
      "notes": [
        "Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times as topics vary"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "RUSSIAN 199",
      "subject": "RUSSIAN",
      "number": "199",
      "title": "Independent Study",
      "units": "1-4",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Independent study under direct faculty supervision.",
      "notes": [
        "Repeatability: May be taken for credit 2 times"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/uc-irvine/schedule/fall-2026/russian/#russian-199"
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}