Courses and Syllabi
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Russian Spring 2026
Undergraduate
RUSS 102: Elementary Russian II (3 Credits)
Continuation of RUSS 101. Notes: Students may not receive credit for RUSS 102 and RUSS 110. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts. Equivalent to RUSS 110.
Recommended Prerequisite: RUSS 101 or permission of department.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Additional Course Details: Taught in Russian
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- RUSS 102 - 001: Elementary Russian II — Elena Guglielmi — 09:30 AM to 10:20 AM MWF - Aquia Building 219
- RUSS 102 - DL1: Elementary Russian II — Oxana Sims — 05:55 PM to 07:10 PM MW - Online
RUSS 110: Elementary Russian (6 Credits)
Introduces elements of grammar, vocabulary, oral skills, listening comprehension, and reading. Notes: Students may not receive credit for RUSS 110 and RUSS 101, 102. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts. Equivalent to RUSS 101, RUSS 102.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Additional Course Details: Taught in Russian
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- RUSS 110 - 001: Elementary Russian — Jasmina Savic — 09:30 AM to 11:20 AM MWF - Innovation Hall 336
RUSS 202: Intermediate Russian II (3 Credits)
Application of language skills to reading, composition, and discussion. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: RUSS 201, appropriate placement score, or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Additional Course Details: Fulfills Frgn Lng requirment, Taught in Russian
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- RUSS 202 - 003: Intermediate Russian II — Jasmina Savic — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM MW - Krug Hall 253
RUSS 311: Contemporary Russian Short Fiction (3 Credits)
Reading and discussion of recent short stories by best-known Russian writers of today. Notes: Readings in original language. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: RUSS 202, appropriate placement score, or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Additional Course Details: Taught in Russian
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- RUSS 311 - 001: Contmp Sov Short Fiction — Elena Guglielmi — 12:30 PM to 01:20 PM MWF - Horizon Hall 1007
RUSS 325: Major Russian Writers (3 Credits)
Study of works of major Russian writers in translation. Writers to be studied vary. Notes: May be repeated for credit when course content is different. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 9 credits.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Recommended Prerequisite: ENGH 101 or equivalent or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- RUSS 325 - 001: Major Russian Writers — Jasmina Savic — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM MW - Enterprise Hall 274
RUSS 354: Contemporary Post-Soviet Life (3 Credits)
Social life, art, economics, education, view of life, and personal aspirations of Russian citizen today. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Global Understanding
Specialized Designation: Non-Western Culture
Recommended Prerequisite: 54 hours or Permission of Instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- RUSS 354 - 001: Cntmpry Post-Soviet Life — Johanna Bockman — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM TR - Innovation Hall 215G
RUSS 381: Advanced Russian II (3 Credits)
Comprehensive study of the more difficult characteristics of contemporary standard Russian in areas of grammar, style, and vocabulary usage. Emphasizes developing fluency in oral and written expression. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: RUSS 202 or equivalent, appropriate placement score, or permission of instructor
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Additional Course Details: Taught in Russian
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- RUSS 381 - 001: Advanced Russian II — Elena Guglielmi — 10:30 AM to 11:20 AM MWF - Horizon Hall 5012
RUSS 481: Fourth-Year Russian (3 Credits)
Advanced work in major grammatical and lexical topics of Russian. Application of theoretical principles in guided written and oral exercises. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: RUSS 380, 381, or equivalent.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Additional Course Details: Taught in Russian
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- RUSS 481 - 001: Fourth Year Russian — Elena Guglielmi — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM MW - East Building 121
RUSS 325: Major Russian Writers (3 Credits)
Study of works of major Russian writers in translation. Writers to be studied vary. Notes: May be repeated for credit when course content is different. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 9 credits.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Recommended Prerequisite: ENGH 101 or equivalent or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- RUSS 325 - 001: Major Russian Writers — Jasmina Savic — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM MW - Enterprise Hall 274