Introduction to Russian grammar. Development of basic language skills, with particular emphasis on the active use of present-day Russian. For students with little or no knowledge of Russian. Meets four times a week.

Continuation of the development of introductory language skills. Practice in reading, speaking, writing and understanding.

Freshman Writing Seminar on varying topics. Consult department for details.

Semester Abroad. Courses may be repeated up to unlimited credit hours.

Transfer Coursework at the 1000 level. Department approval may be required.

Advancement of all language skills, including aural-oral, writing, and communicative fluency. Reading of literary texts.

This course is a continuation of second-year Russian. Discussion of and essays on subjects related to Russian history, culture, and contemporary life. Advancement of all language skills.

Semester Abroad. Courses may be repeated up to unlimited credit hours.

Topics in Slavic Studies, including literature, culture, and film, that change from year to year. See current semester’s course schedule for details.

Transfer Coursework at the 2000 level. Department approval may be required.

Selected readings from among the most outstanding works of Russian literature from its beginnings through the 19th century. Advancement of all language skills through study and analysis of literary texts.

Selected readings from the most outstanding works of 20th-century Russian literature. Advancement of all language skills through study and analysis of literary texts.

Phonemic, grammatical, and syntactical patterns of standard literary Russian. Practice in composition and vocabulary building.

Discussion of topics from contemporary Russian politics and history. Students learn syntax and vocabulary aimed at building discourse competence. Hypothesization, narration, questioning, contradicting, speaking in paragraphs. Reading, listening, speaking.

Readings and discussions of the major novels. Comparative study of literary method, theme and structure, modern critical approaches. No knowledge of Russian required. May be counted toward major.

An introduction to the art and architecture of Russia, from the 12th century to the present. The first part of the course deals with the medieval period (church architecture, icons, frescoes). The second part begins with the assimilation of western Europe.

Readings in Russian poetry, including Pushkin, Lermontov, Tyutchev, and the symbolists. Lectures, discussions, and compositions in Russian.

The course examines major trends in Russian Jewish history, culture and identity as developed during the Soviet period. Taught in English.

Transfer Coursework at the 3000 level. Department approval may be required.

See Schedule of Classes for specific topic. May be repeated for credit under different topic up to 3 times. Courses may be repeated up to unlimited credit hours.

See Schedule of Classes for specific topic. May be repeated for credit under different topic up to 3 times. Courses may be repeated up to unlimited credit hours.

See Schedule of Classes for specific topic. May be repeated for credit under different topic up to 3 times.

Special Topics in Russian.

See Schedule of Classes for specific topic. May be repeated for credit under different topic up to 3 times. Courses may be repeated up to unlimited credit hours.

Writing Intensive Component in conjunction with RUSS 4810.

An independent research project in any advanced area of Russian language, literature or culture. Open to superior students with the approval of the department. Courses may be repeated up to unlimited credit hours.

An independent research project in any advanced area of Russian language, literature or culture. Open to superior students with the approval of the department. Courses may be repeated up to unlimited credit hours.

Research and writing in conjunction with Honors Thesis (first semester).

For especially qualified seniors with approval of the faculty director and the Office of Academic Enrichment. Students must have a minimum of a 3.400 overall grade-point average and a 3.500 grade-point average in the major.

Capstone Component in conjunction with RUSS 4810.

Semester Abroad. Courses may be repeated up to unlimited credit hours.

Junior Year Abroad. Courses may be repeated up to unlimited credit hours.

Junior Year Abroad. Courses may be repeated up to unlimited credit hours.

Tulane Non-Equvalent. Courses may be repeated up to unlimited credit hours.