Elementary Russian II

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This course for graduate students is the second in a series of first-year Russian courses, continuation of Elementary Russian I ( RUSS 5100 ). The course continues to develop your competence in listening, reading, speaking, and writing in Russian. We will continue the exploration of 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 many topics concerning your daily life, such as your interests, study habits and daily schedule, plans for the future, food preferences, and health. You will also examine how your own habits and perspectives on these topics compare with those common across Russian-speaking communities.