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1.00 Credits
In English. This course introduces students to the major works of Russian literature since 1900 and examines the major literary trends, philosophies and high culture of the Soviet and post-Soviet eras. Texts studied range from the lyric poetry of Russia's "Silver Age" to the socialist realist novel, dissident and émigré literature of the Soviet era, and 20th-century Russian satire. In addition, new directions and works in Russian post-modern literature since the fall of the Communist regime are studied. LARS, Offered bi-annual
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1.00 Credits
Special topics in Russian studies. Content will vary. Courses will explore a topic or a problem in depth and students will read, discuss, and write. In RUS-244, readings, instruction, and discussion will be in English. In RUS-344, readings, instruction, and discussion will be in Russian. More than one special topic may be taken. Offered occasionally.
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1.00 Credits
This course is designed to improve the student's conversational fluency in and comprehension of spoken, idiomatic Russian. Students develop speaking skills through daily conversation practice based on role-plays, oral presentations, and readings from contemporary newspaper, journal, and literary texts. In addition, comprehension is further improved and reinforced in weekly language laboratory assignments. Class conducted in Russian. Fall semester, odd years.
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1.00 Credits
The major goal of this course is to improve the student's abilities in writing Russian prose. Required daily theme papers and translations from English to Russian enable the student to gain fluency in writing various types of compositions including essays, personal correspondence, and more formal papers. In addition to daily themes, a longer essay is also required. Class conducted in Russian. Fall semester, even years.
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1.00 Credits
This course introduces students to the major works and trends in Russian literature of the 19th century and examines the major literary philosophies and high culture of the era. The course highlights the masterpieces of the world-class Russian novel and short prose, as well as the classic works of the "Golden Age" of Russian poetry. Texts studied range from Pushkin's lyric poetry and prose, to Lermontov's A Hero of Our Time, and the great works of Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, Gogol, and Chekhov. Major readings and lectures in English; additional assignments and weekly discussion in Russian. Offered bi-annually, concurrently with RUS-2
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1.00 Credits
This course introduces students to the major works of Russian literature since 1900 and examines the major literary trends, philosophies, and high culture of the Soviet and post-Soviet eras. Texts studied range from the lyric poetry of Russia's "Silver Age" to the socialist realist novel, dissident and émigré literature of the Soviet era, and 20th-century Russian satire. In addition, new directions and works in Russian post-modern literature since the fall of the Communist regime are studied. Major readings and lectures in English; additional assignments and weekly discussion in Russian. Offered bi-annually, concurrently with RUS-2
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3.00 Credits
A scholarly project on some aspect of Russian language, literature, or culture, designed in coordination with the advising instructor and with permission of the department chairperson. See general guidelines on independent studies. Fall and Spring semesters.
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1.00 Credits
An introduction to the discipline of anthropology and to the study of simple and complex societies. Universal aspects of human culture, including kinship, economic, political, and religious systems, are examined in cross-cultural perspective. SOSCI, NWEST, Fall and Spring semesters.
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1.00 Credits
An introduction to sociology as a method of social analysis. Consideration of sociological concepts and perspectives as applied to the study of social processes and institutions. Elementary analysis and interpretation of social data. Foundation for other courses in the department. SOSCI, Fall and Spring semesters.
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1.00 Credits
A survey of social problems which have their origin in contemporary systems of social organization; an intensive study of the causes of selected American social problems, and an evaluation of the attempts to solve them. SOSCI, Fall and Spring semesters.
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