RUSS-203 Advanced Intermediate Russian I

In this literature-based, intermediate course, students will further develop skills in reading, comprehending, speaking, and writing. Grammatical concepts introduced in elementary and intermediate classes will be re-examined with the intension of expending them for use in conversation as well as in expressing ideas in writing in the form of a short essay. Content of the course will be determined by the literary works such as classical and contemporary short stories, folk tales, and poems by prominent Russian poets. Students will apply their speaking skills in conversations about the above literary works and presentations.

Credits

4

Hours Weekly

4 hours weekly

Course Objectives

1. 1. Speak Russian using various verb tenses and cases of nouns
2. 2. Paraphrase ideas and concepts orally and in writing
   
3. 3. Clarify concepts and ideas orally and in writing
4. 4. Express opinions, emotions, and reactions orally and in writing
   
5. 5. React appropriately to what is being said
   
6. 6. Demonstrate the ability to use and comprehend an intermediate Russian vocabulary

Course Objectives

1. 1. Speak Russian using various verb tenses and cases of nouns
2. 2. Paraphrase ideas and concepts orally and in writing
   
3. 3. Clarify concepts and ideas orally and in writing
4. 4. Express opinions, emotions, and reactions orally and in writing
   
5. 5. React appropriately to what is being said
   
6. 6. Demonstrate the ability to use and comprehend an intermediate Russian vocabulary