RUSS 1 - Fundamentals of Oral and Written Russian

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Drew University

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Description:

An intensive study of the fundamentals of Russian grammar with an emphasis on speaking, reading, writing and listening comprehension skills. Students will learn to read and write the Cyrillic alphabet, and begin the study of the Russian case system. Supplementary readings in Russian culture. Extensive use of Web based materials. Open to students with no prior knowledge of Russian or who have been assigned to the course after a placement examination. Corequisite: RUSS 3. Offered fall semester. RUSS 2 / Fundamentals of Oral and Written Russian II (4) An intensive study of the fundamentals of Russian grammar with an emphasis on speaking, reading, writing and listening comprehension. Students will complete the study of the Russian case system and learn word processing in Cyrillic. Supplementary materials on Russian culture, including songs and poetry. Extensive use of Web-based materials. Prerequisite: RUSS 1 or placement exam RUSS 1 and 3. Corequisite: RUSS 4. Offered spring semester. RUSS 3 / Basic Russian Conversation I (2) This two-credit course allows students enrolled in Russian 1 to work on Russian phonetics, pronunciation and intonation. Emphasis on development of conversational skills and listening comprehension. Corequisite: RUSS 1. Offered fall semester. RUSS 4 / Basic Russian Conversation II (2) This two credit course allows students enrolled in Russian 2 additional practice in developing conversational and listening comprehension skills. Only students simultaneously registered in RUSS 2. Meets: Two 60 minute periods per week. Prerequisite: RUSS 1 and 3. Corequisite: RUSS 2. Offered spring semester.

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4.00

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Institution Website:

www.drew.edu

Phone Number:

(973) 408-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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