RUSS 102 - Elementary Russian II

(HUMD [M])

A continuation of RUSS 101. Students continue their study of written language, conversation, and composition as they consider cultural themes, language functions, and authentic situations. PREREQUISITE(S): RUSS 101 or consent of department. In-class work is supplemented by 20 hours of online homework. Three hours each week. Formerly RU 102.

3 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

Communicate at an advanced elementary level in the skill areas of reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
Apply more complex grammatical structures supporting communication at the novice level of proficiency.
Demonstrate increased proficiency in the production and recognition of the Cyrillic alphabet.
Express and appropriately employ more complex language functions including the following:
- a. expressing routines
- b. making comparisons
- c. requesting and giving permission.
Demonstrate an increased appreciation of Russian culture and cultural practices.
Discuss the relationship between the Russian cultural practices and products under consideration.
Demonstrate an increased understanding and application of appropriate sociolinguistic behaviors as they develop their linguistic ability in Russian.
Produce a more complex cultural project as an integral part of the class.
Produce and present a cultural project.

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