RUSS 422

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Fourth-Year Russian, Part 2

German and Russian College of Humanities

Course Description

The structure of Russian.

When Taught

Winter

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3

Fixed/Max

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Title

1. Language Proficiency

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to speak, listen, read, and write in Russian at the ACTFL Intermediate High level or better.

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2. Cultural Navigation

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to identify cultural practices (e.g., customs and traditions) and cultural products (e.g. literatures, arts, languages, institutions, and individuals) from the Russian-speaking world, place them in their historical, political, and social contexts, and analyze and interpret the unique perspectives on human experience that they reveal.

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3. Communication

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to communicate effectively in speech and writing in a variety of genres about topics related to Russian culture, literature, and language. Their oral and written presentations will demonstrate information literacy and synthesis, careful analysis, critical thinking, coherent argumentation, and an ability to connect with the audience.

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4. Lifelong Learning

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to articulate the value of their Russian major and the relationship between their academic experience, and their personal, spiritual, and professional goals.