Russian: Elementary Russian I

An introduction to all aspects of contemporary standard Russian: speaking, listening, reading, writing. Cultural components include topics such as music, art, literature, and current events. No previous knowledge of Russian needed for RUSS 1100.

The fourth meeting of this course is asynchronous online; Open to degree and PACE students

This is an introductory course to Russian language and culture. It assumes no previous knowledge or study of the language; if you have studied or spoken Russian before, even if it wasn’t for very long, speak with or email me to arrange a placement conference. If you grew up in a home where Russian was spoken, you must have a placement conference, even if you do not know how to read or write it yet. This year, you will work on developing the ability to communicate, which includes: • comprehending spoken Russian • hearing, reading, and understanding the story of four American students abroad • reading authentic Russian texts and websites • speaking and writing Russian • understanding salient aspects of Russian culture and everyday life After completing this course, you will have been introduced to the fundamentals of the Russian grammatical system.