Elementary Russian

The course introduces students to elementary reading, speaking, listening and writing skills in Russian. The course emphasizes communication skills in Russian, including introduction to Russian culture. Students learn new vocabulary and grammar by reading authentic Russian texts, using audio and visual materials, and through extensive practice in the classroom and the language lab. The course is not intended for heritage or native speakers of Russian, who should instead enroll in RUSS 10300. For details about credit policy, please see Foreign Language Requirement.