Russ,East European,Eurasian St 331 - Advanced Russian

This course aims at expansion of students' vocabulary and improvement of reading, writing, and speaking skills. The course is intended for students who have completed at least four semesters of Russian or the equivalent. Heritage learners of Russian (those who speak the language) will also benefit from the course. With a strong emphasis on integrating vocabulary in context, this course aims to help students advance their lexicon and grammar, increase fluency, and overcome speaking inhibitions. We will read and discuss a variety of texts in the original Russian including articles, short stories, and poems.Prerequisite: RES 222 or permission of the instructor.

Instructor Permission.