TEACHING

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    Advanced Russian Grammar
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Instruction and/or tutorial work in a modern foreign language other than those offered in a major program. Previously offered as FLL 3500.Offered for variable credit, 1-20 credit hours, maximum of 20 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
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    Analysis of Post-Soviet States
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Individual guided study, tutorial or seminar on specially selected topics in a foreign language or literature. Previously offered as FLL 4000.Offered for variable credit, 1-9 credit hours, maximum of 9 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or consent of instructor.
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    Elementary Russian II (F)
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Continuation of RUSS 1713. Not for native speakers per University Academic Regulation 4.9. Previously offered as RUSS 1225.Prerequisite(s): RUSS 1713 or equivalent proficiency.
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    Intermediate Russian II
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Continuation of RUSS 2713. Not for native speakers per University Academic Regulation 4.9. Previously offered as RUSS 2225.Prerequisite(s): RUSS 2713 or equivalent proficiency.
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    The Russian Spy in Fact and Fiction (GH)
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    This course examines the spy in cultural productions of Russia and the West. Topics include stereotyping in popular culture, the relationship between fact, fiction, and political imagination, Western and Russian views of each other, the Cold War, security, hybrid war, and grey-zone activities. Readings from American, British, and Russian sources include classic Cold War literature, contemporary press, history, and a graphic novel. Taught in English. Previously offered as RUSS 3333.
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    The Origins of Modern Ukraine: Culture and State (GH)
    13 Oct 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    This course traces the multicultural origins of the modern Ukrainian state from the beginnings of Kyiv to the present day. Topics include Vikings, Cossacks, the Ukrainian nationalist idea, Soviet domination, and the post-1991 rise of independent Ukraine. It examines the struggles of the Ukrainian people to create a modern nation with challenges, including Russian political and economic interference, invasion, and war. Readings are selected from contemporary Ukrainian authors. Taught in English.
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    Elementary Russian I (F)
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Understanding, speaking, reading, and writing. Method of instruction is audio-lingual. Not for native speakers per University Academic Regulation 4.9. Previously offered as RUSS 1115.
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    Intermediate Russian I (F)
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Russian grammar, composition and conversation. Not for native speakers per University Academic Regulation 4.9. Previously offered as RUSS 2115.Prerequisite(s): RUSS 1813 or equivalent proficiency.
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    Russian Conversation
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Development of conversational skills in formal and informal Russian language; study of oral communication and idioms; vocabulary enhancement. Prerequisite(s): RUSS 2813 or equivalent proficiency.
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    The Origins of Modern Ukraine: Culture and State (H)
    10 Mar 2025 - 2 May 2025
    This course traces the multicultural origins of the modern Ukrainian state from the beginnings of Kyiv to the present day. Topics include Vikings, Cossacks, the Ukrainian nationalist idea, Soviet domination, and the post-1991 rise of independent Ukraine. It examines the struggles of the Ukrainian people to create a modern nation with challenges, including Russian political and economic interference, invasion, and war. Readings are selected from contemporary Ukrainian authors. Taught in English.
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    Elementary Russian II
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Continuation of RUSS 1713. Not for native speakers per University Academic Regulation 4.9. Previously offered as RUSS 1225.Prerequisite(s): RUSS 1713 or equivalent proficiency.
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    Intermediate Russian II
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Continuation of RUSS 2713. Not for native speakers per University Academic Regulation 4.9. Previously offered as RUSS 2225.Prerequisite(s): RUSS 2713 or equivalent proficiency.
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    Russian Reading Skills
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Acquisition of skills in vocabulary enrichment, stylistic analysis and advanced proficiency in reading various styles of contemporary written Russian (newspaper, political, business).Prerequisite(s): 20 hours of Russian or equivalent proficiency.
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    The Russian Spy in Fact and Fiction (HI)
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    This course examines the spy in cultural productions of Russia and the West. Topics include stereotyping in popular culture, the relationship between fact, fiction, and political imagination, Western and Russian views of each other, the Cold War, security, hybrid war, and grey-zone activities. Readings from American, British, and Russian sources include classic Cold War literature, contemporary press, history, and a graphic novel. Taught in English. Previously offered as RUSS 3333.
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    The Origins of Modern Ukraine: Culture and State (H)
    14 Oct 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    This course traces the multicultural origins of the modern Ukrainian state from the beginnings of Kyiv to the present day. Topics include Vikings, Cossacks, the Ukrainian nationalist idea, Soviet domination, and the post-1991 rise of independent Ukraine. It examines the struggles of the Ukrainian people to create a modern nation with challenges, including Russian political and economic interference, invasion, and war. Readings are selected from contemporary Ukrainian authors. Taught in English.
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    Elementary Russian I
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Understanding, speaking, reading, and writing. Method of instruction is audio-lingual. Not for native speakers per University Academic Regulation 4.9. Previously offered as RUSS 1115.
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    Elementary Russian I
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Understanding, speaking, reading, and writing. Method of instruction is audio-lingual. Not for native speakers per University Academic Regulation 4.9. Previously offered as RUSS 1115.
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    Intermediate Russian I
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Russian grammar, composition and conversation. Not for native speakers per University Academic Regulation 4.9. Previously offered as RUSS 2115.Prerequisite(s): RUSS 1813 or equivalent proficiency.
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    Russian Conversation
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Development of conversational skills in formal and informal Russian language; study of oral communication and idioms; vocabulary enhancement. Prerequisite(s): RUSS 2813 or equivalent proficiency.
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    Elementary Russian II
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    Continuation of RUSS 1713. Not for native speakers per University Academic Regulation 4.9. Previously offered as RUSS 1225.Prerequisite(s): RUSS 1713 or equivalent proficiency.
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    Intermediate Russian II
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    Continuation of RUSS 2713. Not for native speakers per University Academic Regulation 4.9. Previously offered as RUSS 2225.Prerequisite(s): RUSS 2713 or equivalent proficiency.
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    Russian Composition
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    The development of all forms of written communication in Russian through practice in writing compositions, letters, reports, and other documents in Russian. Prerequisite(s): RUSS 2813 or equivalent proficiency.
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    The Russian Spy in Fact and Fiction (HI)
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    This course examines the spy in cultural productions of Russia and the West. Topics include stereotyping in popular culture, the relationship between fact, fiction, and political imagination, Western and Russian views of each other, the Cold War, security, hybrid war, and grey-zone activities. Readings from American, British, and Russian sources include classic Cold War literature, contemporary press, history, and a graphic novel. Taught in English.
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    Elementary Russian I
    21 Aug 2023 - 8 Dec 2023
    Understanding, speaking, reading, and writing. Method of instruction is audio-lingual. Not for native speakers per University Academic Regulation 4.9. Previously offered as RUSS 1115.
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    Elementary Russian I
    21 Aug 2023 - 8 Dec 2023
    Understanding, speaking, reading, and writing. Method of instruction is audio-lingual. Not for native speakers per University Academic Regulation 4.9. Previously offered as RUSS 1115.