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RUSS 323

Russian Phonology and Morphology

German and Russian College of Humanities

Course Description

Perfecting speaking and listening skills through phonetics and applied speaking and listening techniques. Better understanding and using the structures of Russian through studying morphology and historical phonology.

When Taught

Winter

Grade Rule

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

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Title

Phonetics and Phonology

Learning Outcome

1. Learn the basics of the Russian sound system (phonetics and phonology).

Title

Inflectional and Derivational Morphology and Historical Phonology

Learning Outcome

2. Learn the basics of Russian inflectional and derivational morphology and historical phonology in order to better understand the way the Russian language functions as a system.

Title

Improving Pronunciation and Listening Comprehension

Learning Outcome

3. Use new knowledge of the way the sounds of the Russian language are produced and the way they interact to improve pronunciation and listening comprehension.

Title

Improve Language Use

Learning Outcome

4. Use knowledge of the structures of Russian to help students master the details of conjugation, declension and derivation. (Improve language use)