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RUSS 114.3 — 1/2(3L-1T)
Elementary Russian I

Develops elementary proficiency in speaking, reading, understanding, and writing Russian. Basic grammatical structures, sound patterns, spelling and vocabulary will be studied. Students will be introduced to Russian life and culture, politics, geography, and society.

Formerly: RUSS 115
Note: Students who have completed Russian 20 (Grade 11 Russian) in the past five years or have completed Russian 30 (Grade 12 Russian), regardless of when it was taken, may not take this course for credit. Students who have some background in Russian or who have taken any other courses in Russian and native speakers of Russian are not allowed to register in this course. Students with credit for RUSS 115 may not take this course for credit.

RUSS 117.3 — 1/2(3L-1T)
Elementary Russian II

A continuation of RUSS 114. It develops elementary proficiency in speaking, reading, understanding, and writing Russian. Basic grammatical structures, sound patterns, spelling and vocabulary will be studied. Students will be introduced to Russian life and culture, politics, geography, and society. Students will develop the ability to understand spoken Russian and respond to it within certain everyday topics.

Formerly: RUSS 115.
Prerequisite(s): RUSS 114.
Note: Students who have completed Russian 30 may not take this course for credit. Students who have a background in Russian or have taken any other Russian courses, must present themselves to the Department. Native speakers of Russian are not allowed to register in this course. Students with credit for RUSS 115 may not take this course for credit.

  I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in me that bears no fruit he cuts away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes to make it bear even more.”
— John 15:1-2