RUSS 201
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Second-Year Russian, Part 1
German and Russian
College of Humanities
Course Description
Grammar review and conversation.
When Taught
Fall
Min
5
Fixed/Max
5
Fixed
5
Fixed
1
Other Prerequisites
Russ 102 or instructor's consent, based on prior Russian language experience
Note
Russian-speaking returned missionaries should register for Russian 330 rather than Russian 201.
Title
Short Essays
Learning Outcome
Students will write short essays incorporating materials introduced in the texts.
Title
Intermediate Low Proficiency
Learning Outcome
Russian 201-202 are focused on developing learners' proficiency in speaking, reading, listening, and writing. These courses also focus on developing learners' cultural sensitivity. By the end of each course, students will:
1. speak, read, listen, and write at a level equivalent to Intermediate Low or higher on the American Council of Teachers of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) proficiency scale.
Title
Basic Aspects of Russian Grammar
Learning Outcome
2. Demonstrate increasing control over basic aspects of Russian grammar, such as case usage, verbal conjugation, tense and aspect in controlled settings. This growing accuracy will allow them to begin narrating personal experiences.
Title
Awareness of Russian Cultural Norms
Learning Outcome
3. Demonstrate a developing awareness of Russian cultural norms in a growing number of contexts within the scope of the learning experience.