UWM Undergraduate Catalog 2007-2008

College of Letters and Science

RUSSIAN Russian

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101 (effective 09/02/2009) First-Semester Russian. 5 cr. U. A systematic introduction to the Russian language. Prereq: none.

101 First-Semester Russian. 4 cr. U. A systematic introduction to the Russian language. An additional period in the language laboratory per week is required. Prereq: none.

102 Second-Semester Russian. 4 cr. U. Continuation of Russian 101. An additional period in the language laboratory per week is required. Prereq: Russian 101(P). Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (4 retro cr).

102 (effective 09/02/2009) Second-Semester Russian. 5 cr. U. Continuation of Russian 101. Prereq: Russian 101(P). Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (4 retro cr).

192 Freshman Seminar: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U. The specific topics are announced in the Schedule of Classes each time the class is offered. Open to freshmen only. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: none.

199 Independent Study. 1-4 cr. U. For further information, consult dept chair. Prereq: soph st, gpa 2.5 or above & writ cons instr, dept chair, & asst dean for SAS.

201 Third-Semester Russian. 4 cr. U. Review of grammar; practice in speaking, reading, and translation with integrated laboratory work. Prereq: Russian 102(P). Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (8 retro cr).

202 Fourth-Semester Russian. 4 cr. U. Continuation of Russian 201. Prereq: Russian 201(P). Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (11 retro cr).

210 Russian Literacy for Native and Heritage Speakers. 4 cr. U. Fundamentals of written Russian for native and heritage speakers: alphabet, orthography, grammar, style. Designed to develop language skills at the level of fourth-semester Russian. Open only to native and heritage speakers of Russian with little or no formal schooling in the former Soviet Union. Generates L&S credits for demonstrated equivalent preparation (11 retro cr). Prereq: none.

213 Grammar for Students of Foreign Languages. 3 cr. U. An introduction to the grammatical concepts useful in studying foreign languages. Jointly offered with, and may be used to repeat, Classic 213, English 213, French 213, German 213, Italian 213, Linguis 213, Polish 213, & Spanish 213. Prereq: none.

215 Elementary Composition and Conversation. 2 cr. U. Development of facility in speaking and writing based on situations from everyday life. Prereq: Russian 102(P).

216 Elementary Composition and Conversation. 2 cr. U. Continuation of Russian 215. Development of facility in speaking and writing based on situations from everyday life. Prereq: Russian 215(P).

225 Contemporary Slavic Civilization. 3 cr. U. A panorama of everyday life in today's Slavic countries, including historical, cultural, political, and geographical perspectives, with emphasis on Russia; audio-visual presentations. Prereq: none.

235 Survey of Nineteenth-Century Russian Literature in Translation. 3 cr. U. Selected major authors representing main trends. Prereq: none.

236 Survey of Twentieth-Century Russian Literature in Translation. 3 cr. U. Selected pre- and post-revolutionary writers and movements. Prereq: none. One course in 100-level lit-in-trans or 200-level English lit advisable.

245 Russian Life and Culture. 3 cr. U. Historical survey of Russian cultural patterns: themes, influences, religion, literature, architecture, music, daily life. No knowledge of Russian req'd. Prereq: none.

277 Russian Discussion Section: 1 or 2 cr. U. Discussion in Russian, designed to broaden perspectives, improve language skills. Offered in conjunction w/courses in other disciplines (Anthro, Hist, Pol Sci, etc). Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: Russian 202(P) or cons instr.

289 Internship in Russian, Lower Division. 1-6 cr. U. Application of basic principles of Russian in a business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting. One cr earned for 40 hrs work. Retakable to 6 cr max. Prereq: intro course in Russian; 2.25 gpa; cons supervising faculty member.

297 Study Abroad: (Subtitled). 1-12 cr. U. Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work level, content and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work. Retakable w/chg in topic. Prereq: acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.

299 Ad Hoc: (Subtitled). 1-6 cr. U. Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires only dept & assoc dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one add'l sem. Retakable w/chg in topic. Prereq: none; add'l prereqs may be assigned to specific topic.

310 Advanced Russian Reading and Conversation: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G. Development of advanced reading, speaking, and writing skills. Readings and films focus on Russian life and culture. Topic varies each semester. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st; Russian 202(P), 210(P), or cons instr.

311 Contemporary Russian Language: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G. Development of practical communication skills. Focus varies each semester. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st; Russian 202(P), 210(P), or cons instr. Generates L&S cr for demonstrated equiv preparation (14 cr).

321 Readings in Russian Prose of the Nineteenth Century. 3 cr. U. - Prereq: Russian 202(P) or 216(P) or equiv.

322 Readings in Russian Prose of the Twentieth Century. 3 cr. U. - Prereq: Russian 202(P) or 216(P) or equiv.

350 Dostoyevsky and Tolstoy in Translation: Major Works. 3 cr. U. Close readings of the masterworks of Tolstoy and Dostoevsky in historical context; consideration of their impact on Russian and Western art and social thought. No knowledge of Russian req'd. Prereq: jr st.

360 Bulgakov, Pasternak and Solzhenitsyn in Translation. 3 cr. U. Reading and discussion of the major works of three outstanding Russian writers of the 20th century, two of them recent controversial Nobel prize winners. Prereq: 5 crs in lit-in-trans and/or 200-level English lit courses.

365 Contemporary Russian Writers. 3 cr. U. Exploring the tremendous changes in the literary life of post-Soviet Russia. Reading and discussion of Andrey Bitov, Viktor Yerofeev, Tatyana Tolstaya, Makanin and others. Prereq: 3 cr in lit-in-trans and/or 200-level English lit courses.

385 Honors Seminar: (Subtitled). 3H cr. U. A study of works of outstanding nineteenth and twentieth century Russian writers in translation. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: soph st; Honors 200(P); cons Honors College dir.

391 Russian Literature and Culture in Translation: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U. Topics on Russian literature and culture in their historical and cultural contexts. Influences in modern Russian culture. To count toward the Russian major or minor, coursework must be done in Russian. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st.

489 Internship in Russian, Upper Division. 1-6 cr. U. Application of advanced principles of Russian in a business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting. One cr earned for 40 hrs work. Retakable to 6 cr max. Prereq: jr st; 300-level or above course in Russian; 2.25 gpa; cons supervising faculty member.

497 Study Abroad: (Subtitled). 1-12 cr. U/G. Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work level, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work. Retakable w/chg in topic. Prereq: jr st; acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.

499 Ad Hoc: (Subtitled). 1-6 cr. U. Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires only dept & assoc dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one add'l sem. Retakable w/chg in topic. Prereq: jr st; add'l prereqs may be assigned to specific topic.

511 Russian Phonetics. 2 cr. U/G. Analysis of various systems of transcription of spoken Russian. Prereq: jr st & Russian 306(C).

515 The Structure of Russian. 2 cr. U/G. Analysis of phonological, morphological, and syntactic aspects of modern Russian, with some historical perspective. Prereq: jr st & Russian 306(P).

699 Supervised Individual Reading. 1-6 cr. U. See Advanced Independent Study. For further information consult dept chair. Retakable w/chg in topic. Prereq: jr st; 2.5 gpa; writ cons instr, dept chair, & assoc dean for SAS.

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