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RUSS 330

Cultural History of Russia

German and Russian College of Humanities

Course Description

Culture, with listening, speaking, reading, writing, and grammar as secondary emphases.

When Taught

Fall and Winter

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

1

Other Prerequisites

Russ 202 or foreign residence experience

Note

Required course for obtaining language credit by examination (Russ 101, 102, 201, 211R); exam instructions provided after course begins. Culminating course for Languages of Learning requirement. Includes International Cinema.

Title

Cultural History

Learning Outcome

1. Identify the main periods, figures, and achievements of Russian cultural history.

Title

Cultural Sensitivity

Learning Outcome

2. Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural difference generally and, more specifically, to differences between their own culture and that of Russian.

Title

Essays

Learning Outcome

3. Write essays characterized by good organization, coherent development.