Russian (RUSS)
Subject-area course lists indicate courses currently active for offering at the University of Louisville. Not all courses are scheduled in any given academic term. For class offerings in a specific semester, refer to the Schedule of Classes.
500-level courses generally are included in both the undergraduate- and graduate-level course listings; however, specific course/section offerings may vary between semesters. Students are responsible for ensuring that they enroll in courses that are applicable to their particular academic programs.
Course Fees
Some courses may carry fees beyond the standard tuition costs to cover additional support or materials. Program-, subject- and course-specific fee information can be found on the Office of the Bursar website.
RUSS 121. Basic Russian I4 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Description: For beginners. Basic grammar, with practice in hearing, speaking, reading, and writing.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
RUSS 122. Basic Russian II4 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Description: For beginners. Basic grammar, with practice in hearing, speaking, reading, and writing.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
RUSS 123. Intermediate Russian4 Units
Term Typically Offered: Occasionally Offered
Prerequisite(s): RUSS 122 or equivalent.
Description: Review of grammar. Practice of the language through oral and written exercises. Reading from representative literature or from cultural selections.
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RUSS 200. Study Abroad1-15 Units
Description: Participation in a University of Louisville study abroad program or another program undertaken with prior approval of the Department. Credit is awarded with proof of successful completion.
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RUSS 300. Study Abroad1-15 Units
Description: Participation in a University of Louisville study abroad program or another program undertaken with prior approval of the Department. Credit is awarded with proof of successful completion.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
RUSS 313. Readings in Russian Literature, Themes and Great Issues3 Units
Term Typically Offered: Occasionally Offered
Prerequisite(s): RUSS 221 or RUSS 123 or equivalent.
Description: Critical reading and interpretation of works in Russian literature. Topics may vary. Conducted primarily in Russian.
Note: May be repeated once for credit.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
RUSS 321. Russian Reading, Conversation, and Composition I3 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisite(s): RUSS 221 or RUSS 123 or equivalent.
Description: Practice in reading Russian and development of conversation skills. Also vocabulary building, grammar, culture, writing. Conducted primarily in Russian.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
RUSS 322. Russian Reading, Conversation, and Composition II3 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisite(s): RUSS 221 or RUSS 123 or equivalent.
Description: Practice in reading Russian and development of conversation skills. Also vocabulary building, grammar, culture, writing. Conducted primarily in Russian.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
RUSS 371. Special Topics in Russian3 Units
Term Typically Offered: Occasionally Offered
Prerequisite(s): RUSS 221 or RUSS 123 or equivalent.
Description: Opportunity for the advanced student to work on a project in some area of Russian studies not comprehensively covered in a regular course.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
RUSS 372. Special Topics in Russian3 Units
Term Typically Offered: Occasionally Offered
Prerequisite(s): RUSS 221 or RUSS 123 or equivalent.
Description: Opportunity for the advanced student to work on a project in some area of Russian studies not comprehensively covered in a regular course.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
RUSS 411. Studies in Russian Language, Literature, and Culture I3 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisite(s): RUSS 322 or faculty consent.
Description: Selected topics in Russian language, literature, and culture, chosen to meet needs of students. Topics may vary.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
RUSS 412. Studies in Russian Language, Literature, and Culture II3 Units
Term Typically Offered: Occasionally Offered
Prerequisite(s): RUSS 322 or faculty consent.
Description: Selected topics in Russian language, literature, and culture, chosen to meet needs of students. Topics may vary.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
RUSS 421. Advanced Russian Reading, Conversation and Composition I3 Units
Term Typically Offered: Occasionally Offered
Prerequisite(s): RUSS 322 or faculty consent.
Description: Advanced practice in reading and conversation. Also vocabulary building, grammar, culture and writing. Conducted primarily in Russian.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
RUSS 422. Advanced Russian Reading, Conversation and Composition II3 Units
Prerequisite(s): RUSS 322 or faculty consent.
Description: Advanced practice in reading and conversation. Also vocabulary building, grammar, culture and writing. Conducted primarily in Russian.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
