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Russian Course Descriptions:

Some Russian courses listed in the Hopkins catalog are taught at Goucher College.  The course numbers will differ at Goucher, but the course names will remain the same.  Hopkins students should register at Homewood for courses taught at Goucher and use the Hopkins course number. 

377.131-132  Elements of Russian I and II
Designed to give the student a firm foundation in the language.  Includes grammar, vocabulary, and composition with special stress on the development of reading ability and oral command of the language.  The second half of the course continues the previous semester's work with abundant oral and aural practices.  4 credits

377.135  Intermediate Russian I  (H)
Intensive oral work; continued emphasis on grammar and composition.  Designed primarily for those who plan to continue the study of Russian.  Prerequisite: 377.132.  4 credits

377.201  Introduction to Russian Literature I (H)
An introduction to the important periods of Russian literature.  Critical readings in works chosen from the 19th and 20th centuries.  Prerequisite: 377.135.  3 credits

377.209  Intermediate Russian II   (H)
Readings in literary, business, scientific, and technical Russian, emphasizing problems in Russian-English and English-Russian translations.  May be taken concurrently with Russian 231 at Goucher. Prerequisite: 377.135.  4 credits   (spring)

377.210  Conversation and Comprehension (H)
Discussions based on readings assigned in advance.  Special attention is paid to the acquisition and active use of pertinent  vocabulary.  Prerequisite:  377.135.  3 credits

377.237  The Russian Press (H)
Reading and discussion of topics drawn from the Russian press and contemporary literature.  Designed to strengthen the student's command of Russian vocabulary, especially in the areas of history, political science, and economics,  while providing a deeper insight into the dynamics of everyday life in Russia today.  Prerequisite: 377.209 or 377.210.  3 credits

377.253  The Soul of Russia:  Russian Culture and Civilization (H,W)
The evolution of Russian culture and civilization from the Mongol invasion to the present day conducted through a study of literary texts, architecture, art, music, film, and multimedia.  Taught in English.  3 credits

377.254  Russian Literature:  Revolution and Purge  (H)
Political, social, and ideological factors in the development of Russian literature.  A study of leading Russian authors and the conflicts between artistic freedom and political conformity.  Russian literature of the early 20th century.  3 credits

377.259  Dimensions of the Russian Literary Mind:  The Saint, the Madman, and the Dreamer
Survey of Russian literature from its beginning in the 12th century, with emphasis on the great works that exemplify the traits and characteristics of the Russian religious and literary mind.  Readings from ancient and medieval epics, chronicles, and tales.  The works of Pushkin, Gogol, Dostoevsky, Chekhov, and others.  3 credits

377.261  Advanced Grammar Through Readings
Application of essential topics in Russian grammar (verbs of motion, aspects, participles, cases) through a wide range of readings.  A portion of this course will include translating.  Multimedia will be used when appropriate. 
Prerequisite: 377.209.   3 credits

377.280  Summer Russian Practicum
An integral component of the immersion at Mendeleyev University is the completion of a preparatory course consisting of readings in grammar and/or literature during the spring semester prior to the trip and a paper upon the student's return.  Students receive a total of six credits for the combined program.  Prerequisite:  Participation in the Dickinson Program.  2 credits

377.312  Chekhov  (H)
Chekhov's short stories and plays studied against the social, political, and philosophical background of his time.  3 credits

377.335  Technical Translation  (H)
Advanced work in translating-- Russian into English-- in the sciences and social sciences.  3 credits

377.351  Introduction to Russian Literature II  (H)
Introduction to the prose of the three major writers of the second half of the 19th century:  Turgenev, Tolstoy, and Dostoevsky.  Prerequisite:  377.135.  3 credits

377.395-396  Seminar I and II  (H)
Special topics in Russian literature.  Prerequisite: 377.201. 
3 credits

377.500-505  Independent Study
Through arrangement with the instructor.