Russian RUSSIAN

RUSSIAN 1A Fundamentals of Russian

Units

5

Prerequisite

Placement into RUSSIAN 1A

Focuses on reading, comprehension, basic composition, and conversation skills, and gives the student an initial exposure to the Russian cultural scene.

Offered: Fall 2026 (3 sections)

RUSSIAN 1AB Intensive Russian Fundamentals

Units

7.5

Prerequisite

Placement into RUSSIAN 1A

Overlaps with RUSSIAN 1A, RUSSIAN 1B

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.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

RUSSIAN 1B Fundamentals of Russian

Units

5

Prerequisite

RUSSIAN 1A with a minimum grade of C. Placement into RUSSIAN 1B is also accepted

Focuses on reading, comprehension, basic composition, and conversation skills, and gives the student an initial exposure to the Russian cultural scene.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

RUSSIAN 1BC Intensive Russian Fundamentals

Units

7.5

Prerequisite

RUSSIAN 1AB with a minimum grade of C or RUSSIAN 1B with a minimum grade of C

Overlaps with RUSSIAN 1B, RUSSIAN 1C

(VI)

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.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

RUSSIAN 1C 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

(VI)

Focuses on reading, comprehension, basic composition, and conversation skills, and gives the student an initial exposure to the Russian cultural scene.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

RUSSIAN 2A 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

Restrictions: International Studies majors and School of Humanities students have the first consideration for enrollment

(VIII)

Students read simple passages from contemporary Russian literary texts and newspapers. Development of oral skills and exposure to Russian culture continue.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

RUSSIAN 2B Intermediate Russian

Units

4

Prerequisite

RUSSIAN 2A with a minimum grade of C. Placement into RUSSIAN 2B is also accepted

Restrictions: International Studies majors and School of Humanities students have the first consideration for enrollment

(VIII)

Students read simple passages from contemporary Russian literary texts and newspapers. Development of oral skills and exposure to Russian culture continue.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

RUSSIAN 2C Intermediate Russian

Units

4

Prerequisite

RUSSIAN 2B with a minimum grade of C. Placement into RUSSIAN 2C is also accepted

Restrictions: International Studies majors and School of Humanities students have the first consideration for enrollment

(VIII)

Students read simple passages from contemporary Russian literary texts and newspapers. Development of oral skills and exposure to Russian culture continue.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

RUSSIAN 50 Topics in Russian Culture

Units

4

Repeatability: May be taken 4 times as topics vary

(IV and VIII.)

Study of varied topics in Russian culture, area studies, and society, both in the present and in historical perspective.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

RUSSIAN 99 Special Studies Russian

Units

1-5

Repeatability: May be taken for credit 2 times

Special studies under faculty supervision.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

RUSSIAN 139W Writing About Russian Literature

Units

4

Prerequisite

Satisfactory completion of the Lower-Division Writing requirement

(Ib)

Requires at least 4,000 words of assigned composition based upon readings in Russian literature (in English translation), culture, and society. Several essays required.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

RUSSIAN 150 Topics in Russian Literature

Units

4

Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times as topics vary

Examines major themes in Russian literature, film, and other media from the eighteenth to twenty-first centuries. Taught in English.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

RUSSIAN 190 Topics in Russian Language Through Film

Units

4

Prerequisite

RUSSIAN 2C (may be taken concurrently)

Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times as topics vary

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.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

RUSSIAN 199 Independent Study

Units

1-4

Repeatability: May be taken for credit 2 times

Independent study under direct faculty supervision.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)