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RUS 2211
Proficiency in Russian 2
The conversation course of the second semester of first-year Russian, this course consists of a one-hour block of instruction offered
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. You are provided with a conversational environment in which you can practice vocabulary
introduced in the course, as well as focus on various intermediate-level conversational topics and subject areas with which you will need
to be familiar in order to operate in an all-Russian environment and be prepared for future ministry. Course placement may be
determined by an entrance exam for those students who may have the proficiency for this course but have not completed the prerequisite.
(4)
Prerequisite: RUS 2210
RUS 3110
Intermediate Intensive Russian 1
The first part of the complete Intermediate level of Russian, this course also represents the first semester of second-year Russian for those
students not enrolled in full-time Russian study. This course includes a two-hour block of instruction that meets two days per week. Both
hours are taught consecutively and you will begin to analyze intermediate vocabulary, as well as key grammatical aspects of Russian with
explanation in both Russian and English. Following each grammar/vocabulary explanation, you will practice the concepts conversationally
through teacher/student drills, translation exercises and other exercises, emphasizing proper pronunciation, word formation and word
roots, asking questions and interacting with the instructor. Students who enroll in the entire Intermediate Course (full-time Russian
study) must enroll in this course. (4)
Prerequisite: RUS 2112
RUS 3111
Intermediate Intensive Russian 2
The second part of the complete intermediate level of Russian for full-time Russian students, this course is also the second semester of the
second year of Russian for those students not enrolled in full-time Russian study. This course includes a two-hour block of instruction that
meets twice per week. Both hours are taught consecutively and you will continue working on intermediate vocabulary, word formation
and grammar, as well as intermediate-level Russian sentence structure, with an emphasis on the development of conversational
proficiency and constructions common in discourse. You will practice the content conversationally through teacher-student drills,
question and answer sessions and topically-oriented activities, while being encouraged to ask questions and interact with the instructor.
Students who enroll in the entire Basic Course (full-time Russian study) must enroll in this course. (4)
Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment
in or completion of RUS 3110
RUS 3112
Intermediate Intensive Russian 3
The third part of the complete intermediate level of Russian (the equivalent of RUS 3210), this course consists of a one-hour block of
instruction offered on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. You will be provided with a conversational environment to practice
vocabulary which covers everyday life and ministry situations and to practice discussing in detail various intermediate-level topics
necessary to function well in future life and ministry situations in Russian-speaking countries. You will complete written assignments and
take part in oral discussions, Bible-related discussions and listening comprehension exercises. Students who enroll in the entire
Intermediate Course (full-time Russian study) must enroll in this course. Course placement may be determined by an entrance exam for
those students who may have the proficiency for this course but have not completed the prerequisite. (4)
Prerequisites: concurrent
enrollment in RUS 3110 and RUS 3111
RUS 3113
Intermediate Intensive Russian 4
The first part of the complete upper intermediate level of Russian, this course represents the first semester of the third year of instruction
for those students not enrolled in full-time Russian study. The course includes a two-hour block of instruction that meets two days per
week. You will examine upper-intermediate to advanced vocabulary, with emphasis on word roots and morphology and advanced
grammatical structures covering the more difficult grammatical aspects of Russian. You will practice new vocabulary and grammatical
principles in various instructor-directed exercises, drills and conversational activities, complete written assignments and participate in
oral discussions and become completely immersed in Russian. Students who enroll in the entire Upper-Intermediate Course (full-time
Russian study) must enroll in this course. (4)
Prerequisites: RUS 3112 and RUS 3210
US 3210
Proficiency in Russian 3
The conversation course for the first semester of second-year Russian, this course consists of a one-hour block of instruction offered on
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. You will be provided with a conversational environment to practice vocabulary which covers
everyday life and ministry situations and to practice discussing in detail various intermediate-level topics necessary to function well in
future life and ministry situations in Russian-speaking countries. You will complete written assignments and take part in oral discussions,
Bible-related discussions and listening comprehension exercises. Course placement may be determined by an entrance exam for those
students who may have the proficiency for this course but have not completed the prerequisite. (4)
Prerequisites: concurrent enrollment in
or completion of RUS 3110
RUS 3950
Faculty Directed Study
This is an independent study available to juniors and seniors by special arrangement with the instructor. Consult with your academic
advisor. (1-6)
RUS 4300
Russian Civilization 1
This course consists of a three-hour block of instruction. You will explore Russian history and culture prior to 1856, with an emphasis on
the fundamental viewpoints of Russian culture, including the Orthodox Church, collectivism and the general formation of the Russian
worldview. You will participate in small group discussions and interaction with the instructor, focusing on the major historical and
cultural developments that have the greatest bearing upon work or ministry among Russian-speakers. Coursework includes a reading
schedule, written assignments and projects, in-class participation in discussions and midterm and final examinations. (3)
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