Russian Culture and Civilization II This course is a continuation of RUSS 0311 but may be taken independently with the approval of the instructor. It offers a bilingual approach to the study of Russian culture.  Works of literature, art, film, and music will be examined in their historical and political context. Particular attention will be devoted to the improvement of oral and written skills. As the course topics and emphasis change, depending on the levels of students enrolled, RUSS0312 may be taken a second time with instructor/chair approval.

Advanced Russian (in Russian) Most of the course will focus on current events and developments in social, political, and cultural life in contemporary Russia.  Readings will include a variety of authentic materials to further develop students’ ability to read, analyze and discuss complex issues and advance proficiency in reading, writing and oral comprehension. It is designed for students who have already spent a semester or more studying and living in Russia, or who have attained a high level of Russian language proficiency.

Advanced Reading and Discussion (in Russian) This advanced course is for those students who could not study in Russia but have attained a high level of Russian language proficiency. The goal of this course is to help students improve their ability to read, write, and talk about politics, culture and literature in Russia. We will focus on recent events in Russia over domestic political situations, and international relations, read articles, literary works, and follow social media.

Senior Seminar (in Russian) This seminar topic changes every year.  Recent seminar titles have included Research, Recast, Relay, The History of Russian Poetry, and Russian Drama. This course will provide students with the skills to identify and utilize Russian sources, provide professional quality written summaries and analyses, make oral presentations in Russian, and produce a substantial written assignment and project.

Intermediate Russian Systematic review of grammar and development of the spoken and written skills attained in Beginning Russian.

Russian Culture and Civilization I This course offers a bilingual approach to the study of Russian culture . Works of literature, art, film, and music will be examined in their historical and political context. Particular emphasis will be devoted to the improvement of oral and written skills. As the course topics and emphasis change, depending on the levels of students enrolled, RUSS0311 may be taken a second time with instructor/chair approval.

Tatiana Smorodinska

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Great course, I would highly recommend. The homework (mostly movies, short writings, and readings) is interesting and the class itself is super relaxed with fun discussion. Professor is very accommodating and supportive. My Russian has definitely improved, as has my understanding of Russian history, culture, politics, and current events. Again, I would highly recommend this class! 

My favorite class this semester. We prepare for class by reading historical fiction and watching films. Class is mostly discussion of what we read and watched, guided by Tatiana Eduardovna. These discussions are very interesting and always filled with fascinating anecdotes and stories from her experiences or past. I feel like I learn a lot every class. Would recommend 10/10