Elementary Russian I

Catalog description

Russian serves as an introduction to speaking, understanding, reading, and writing in Russian. If you are considering a major or minor in Russian Studies, this is your first step towards that goal! No prior experience is expected or required. Students who have previous knowledge of Russian should contact Prof. Irina Kogel to arrange a placement test. In this course, students will learn to read and write using the Cyrillic alphabet, become acquainted with the principles of Russian phonetics, begin to acquire a systematic knowledge of foundational grammar topics, and acquire a working vocabulary that will allow them to communicate about their daily lives in Russian. Students will also be introduced to Russophone culture, history, and traditions through authentic target-language texts, songs, and other media. Students’ acquisition of Russian will be reinforced through twice weekly AT discussion sessions with a native speaker of Russian. Prerequisites & Notes (Fall)