First-Year Courses in Russian This page was created at 6:58 PM on Mon, Jan 21, 2002. Winter Academic Term, 2002 (January 7 - April 26) Open courses in Russian (*Not real-time Information. Review the "Data current as of: " statement at the bottom of hyperlinked page) Wolverine Access Subject listing for RUSSIAN Winter Academic Term '02 Time Schedule for Russian. RUSSIAN 101. First-Year Russian. Language Instructor(s): Prerequisites & Distribution: No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in 103 or 111. (5). (LR). Credits: (5; 4 in the half-term). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. In this course, the student is introduced to the basics of Russian pronunciation and grammar. The course begins with an intensive study of the Russian sound system and orthographic rules (the alphabet and correct spelling). Students spend an average of 1.5-2 hours per day working with tapes and writing exercises. The course is supplemented by video shows. Students who intend to concentrate in Russian Language and Literature or in Russian and East European Studies might consider taking the intensive class, Russian 103. Textbook: Nachalo I. There is a required grammar section (LEC) for Russian 101. Check Times, Location, and Availability Cost: No Data Given. Waitlist Code: No Data Given. RUSSIAN 102. First-Year Russian, Continued. Language Instructor(s): Prerequisites & Distribution: Russian 101. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in 103, 111, or 112. (5). (LR). Credits: (5; 4 in the half-term). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. In this course, the sequel to Russian 101, students complete their survey of Russian grammar, expand their vocabulary, and learn to express themselves in Russian about topics of interest including Russian history and culture. The course is supplemented by video shows. Students are expected to complete 1-2 hours of oral and written homework every night. Textbook: Nachalo II. There is a required grammar section (LEC) for Russian 102. Check Times, Location, and Availability Cost: No Data Given. Waitlist Code: No Data Given. RUSSIAN 201. Second-Year Russian. Language Instructor(s): Prerequisites & Distribution: Russian 102 or 103. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in 203. (5). (LR). Credits: (5; 4 in the half-term). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. This course reviews and expands grammatical concepts first covered during the First-Year Russian (101 and 102) courses, focusing on verbal aspect, declension, and the verbs of placement. The course also emphasizes speaking and listening skills. Students are expected to complete 9-12 hours of homework per week. Textbook: V Puti by Frank Miller and Olga Kagan and workbook; cost is $73.00 and covers two terms. Check Times, Location, and Availability Cost: 2 Waitlist Code: 1 RUSSIAN 202. Second-Year Russian, Continued. Language Instructor(s): Prerequisites & Distribution: Russian 201. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in 203. (5). (LR). Credits: (5; 4 in the half-term). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. This course assumes students' knowledge of the fundamentals of Russian grammar, and involves the use of verbs of motion (with and without special prefixes), the formation and usage of participles and verbal adverbs. Students read and write texts of increasing complexity, discussing Russian and Soviet history, culture, and other topics of interest. The course requires 8-12 hours of homework per week. Textbook: V Puti by Frank Miller and Olga Kagan. Check Times, Location, and Availability Cost: No Data Given. Waitlist Code: No Data Given. RUSSIAN 203 / RCCORE 293. Intensive Second Year Russian. Language Instructor(s): Alina Udalchenko Makin (resco@umich.edu) Prerequisites & Distribution: Russian 102 or 103. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in Russian 201 or 202. (8). (LR). Credits: (8). Course Homepage: http://www-personal.umich.edu/~resco/ An intensive course meeting eight hours a week + Language lunch table and Russian Tea, this course covers the material which is usually covered in two terms in Russian 201 and 202. Special emphasis is placed on speaking, writing, comprehension, and vocabulary building. The course is proficiency oriented and is especially recommended for students who intend to concentrate in Russian Language and Literature or in Russian and East European Studies and who want to gain rapid mastery of Russian. The goal of this course is to expand vocabulary and to master grammatical structures and syntax to the level of competency required to pass a proficiency examination. This entails developing the ability to communicate with some ease with a native speaker in spoken and written language. Students must understand the content of texts and lectures of a non-technical nature. Check Times, Location, and Availability Cost: No Data Given. Waitlist Code: 1 RUSSIAN 222. Russia Today. Literature Section 001 – Russia as a "Multi-National" country. Instructor(s): Michael Makin (mlmakin@umich.edu) Prerequisites & Distribution: (4). (HU). Credits: (4). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. This course is intended to introduce aspects of Russia today to a general student audience, with special emphasis on contemporary Russia as a "multi-national" country. No background in the subject is required. Among the many issues which this course intends to raise are: the complexities and contradictions of the multiple national identities characteristic of Russia's extraordinary ethnic mix; the attempt to recover the past in Russian culture today; the ways we look at the Russians through our own media; the economic and political transformations of Russia, as reflected in culture and everyday life. Particular attention will be paid this year to the Chechen conflict, its meaning for Russia, and its representation in Russian culture. There are three informal lectures per week, and a discussion section. Assignments will include readings, film viewings, and regular surveys of English-language media for news about Russia today. Written assignments for the course are: two short papers and a weekly journal. There also will be three in-class examinations of one hour each, as indicated in the syllabus. Each one-hour examination is worth 10% of the final grade; each paper is worth 20% of the final grade; the journals in total are worth 10% of the final grade. Work in sections (participation in discussions) is worth 20% of the final grade. There is no final examination. Check Times, Location, and Availability Cost: 1 Waitlist Code: 1 This page was created at 6:58 PM on Mon, Jan 21, 2002. University of Michigan | College of LS&A | Student Academic Affairs | First-Year Handbook | First-Year Information | Parent Handbook | LS&A Bulletin This page maintained by LS&A Academic Information and Publications, 1228 Angell Hall Copyright © 2001 The Regents of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 USA +1 734 764-1817 Trademarks of the University of Michigan may not be electronically or otherwise altered or separated from this document or used for any non-University purpose.