Advanced Russian Language and Culture (Prior to 2019 taught as SLAVIC 303-2: Modern Russian reading) (303-2-20)
Instructors
Natalia Malinina
847/467-6478
1880 Campus Dr. (Kresge) Office 3225
Office Hours: Tuesdays 10:00-11:30 and by appointment
Meeting Info
Kresge 3364 Slavic Seminar Rm: Mon, Wed, Fri 11:00AM - 11:50AM
Overview of class
This course is the second part of a three-quarter sequence designed to push students to more advanced levels focusing on communication, cultural understanding, connections of Russian language and culture with other disciplines (such as history and sociology), and comparisons of Russian and American culture and language. It is a combined third- and fourth-year all skills language and culture class. This course includes advanced topics in grammar, a focus on developing discussion and conversational skills and writing, and readings from contemporary Russian writers. Topics come from contemporary Russian everyday society and culture (including Russian traditions and customs, Russian etiquette and manners, Russian art, etc.). A project on Russian culture (visual art, historical period, etc.), as well as discussion on one of the most popular Russian movies (watched throughout the quarter), are integrated parts of the curriculum for this course. It is taught in Russian and is intended for students who have completed the Russian 302 series and/or the Russian 102 series.
Registration Requirements
Pre-requisite: Russian 303-1 Advanced Russian Language and Culture (or equivalent)
Learning Objectives
Students will continue to enrich their understanding and knowledge of Russian culture and to acquire more advanced reading, writing, and listening language skills, as well as conversational competence and grammatical accuracy.
Evaluation Method
Attendance
Class participation
Final Exam
Homework
Project
Quizzes
Unit Tests
Class Materials (Required)
Mir russkikh: The World of Russians (textbook and workbook), ACTR, Kendall/Hunt publishers
ISBN 0-7872-2471-5