Elementary Russian I

Catalog description

This course for graduate students is the first in a series of first-year courses in Russian intended for students with no previous background in the language. The course develops foundational competence in listening, reading, speaking, and writing in Russian. It will also introduce you to Russian culture and Russian-speaking communities around the world through exciting authentic materials, including internet sites and cultural artifacts, songs, videos, short stories, as well as conversations with speakers of Russian. Class work emphasizes real-life situations, spontaneous interactions, and collaborative pair and group work. By the end of the course, you will be able to engage in simple conversations and write short messages on several topics concerning your daily life. You will know greetings and everyday expressions, be able to talk about people and objects in your life, your hobbies, likes and dislikes, past activities, and place of residence.