University Catalog 2024-2025

Russian (RUSS)

RUSS 1010  Elementary Russian I  (4)  

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.

RUSS 1020  Elementary Russian II  (4)  

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

Prerequisite(s): minimum score of PASS in 'RUSS 1020 Placement' or RUSS 1010.

RUSS 1190  Freshman Writing Sem  (4)  

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

RUSS 1290  Semester Abroad  (1-20)  

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


Maximum Hours: 99

RUSS 1940  Transfer Coursework  (0-20)  

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


Maximum Hours: 99

RUSS 2030  Intermediate Russian  (4)  

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

Prerequisite(s): minimum score of PASS in 'RUSS 2030 Placement' or RUSS 1020.

RUSS 2040  Intermediate Russian II  (4)  

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.

Prerequisite(s): minimum score of PASS in 'RUSS 2040 Placement' or RUSS 2030.

RUSS 2390  Semester Abroad  (1-20)  

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


Maximum Hours: 99

RUSS 2910  Topics In Slavic Studies  (3)  

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

RUSS 2940  Transfer Coursework  (0-20)  

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


Maximum Hours: 99

RUSS 3030  Masterpieces Russ Lit I  (3)  

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.

RUSS 3040  Masterpieces Russ Lit II  (3)  

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

RUSS 3250  Advanced Russian Grammar  (3)  

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

RUSS 3330  Oral Discussion  (3)  

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.

RUSS 3450  Tolstoy/Dostoevsky-Trans  (3)  

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.

RUSS 3530  Survey of Russian Art  (3)  

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.

RUSS 3700  Russian Poetry  (3)  

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

Prerequisite(s): RUSS 2040 or minimum score of PASS in 'RUSS 3000 Level Placement'.

RUSS 3780  Soviet Jewish Experience  (3,4)  

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

RUSS 3940  Transfer Coursework  (0-20)  

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


Maximum Hours: 99

RUSS 4810  Special Topics  (3)  

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.


Maximum Hours: 99

RUSS 4811  Special Topics  (3)  

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.


Maximum Hours: 99

RUSS 4812  Special Topics  (3)  

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

RUSS 4813  Special Topics  (3)  

Special Topics in Russian.

RUSS 4820  Special Topics  (3)  

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.


Maximum Hours: 99

RUSS 4880  Writning Intensive: RUSS 4810  (1)  

Writing Intensive Component in conjunction with RUSS 4810.

RUSS 4910  Independent Study  (3)  

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.


Maximum Hours: 99

RUSS 4920  Independent Study  (1-3)  

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.


Maximum Hours: 99

RUSS 4990  Honors Thesis  (3)  

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

RUSS 5000  Honors Thesis  (4)  

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.

Prerequisite(s): RUSS 4990.

RUSS 5110  Capstone Component: RUSS 4810  (0)  

Capstone Component in conjunction with RUSS 4810.

RUSS 5190  Semester Abroad  (1-20)  

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


Maximum Hours: 99

RUSS 5380  Junior Year Abroad  (1-20)  

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


Maximum Hours: 99

RUSS 5390  Junior Year Abroad  (1-20)  

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


Maximum Hours: 99

RUSS 5940  Tulane Non-Equvalent  (1-3)  

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


Maximum Hours: 99