Any experimental courses offered by RUS can be found at: registrar.iastate.edu/faculty-staff/courses/explistings/
Courses
Courses primarily for undergraduates:
(4-0) Cr. 4. F.
Introduction to the Russian language, grammar and syntax. Practice in the four basic skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) within the context of Russian culture.
(4-0) Cr. 4. S.
Prereq: RUS 101
Introduction to the Russian language, grammar and syntax. Practice in the four basic skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) within the context of Russian culture.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
(4-0) Cr. 4. F.
Prereq: RUS 102
Thorough review of grammar and growth of vocabulary. Selected readings. Continued use of the four basic skills.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
(4-0) Cr. 4. S.
Prereq: RUS 201
Thorough review of grammar and growth of vocabulary. Selected readings. Continued use of the four basic skills.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.
Prereq: RUS 202
Thorough study of the Russian language, with emphasis on strengthening proficiency in writing, speaking, reading, and listening. Increased focus on syntax and word formation.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.
Prereq: RUS 102
Communication in business and professional contexts in Russian-speaking countries. Development of effective communication strategies and project management in the workplace. Cultural contexts of business and professional practice.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
(3-0) Cr. 3. Repeatable.
Prereq: RUS 102
Selected readings in Russian literature and culture. Emphasis on techniques of reading and analysis of literary and cultural texts.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
(3-0) Cr. 3. Repeatable.
Topics vary according to faculty interest. Author, genre or period study, women writers, cinema, or contemporary theory. Readings, discussions, and papers in English.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
(3-0) Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Focus on Russian literature. Topics vary according to faculty interest. Author, genre or period study, women writers, cinema, or contemporary theory. Readings, discussions, and papers in English.
(3-0) Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Focus on Russian fairy tales. Topics vary according to faculty interest. Author, genre or period study, women writers, cinema, or contemporary theory. Readings, discussions, and papers in English.
(Cross-listed with WGS). (3-0) Cr. 3. Repeatable.
Topics vary according to faculty interest. Author, genre or period study, women writers, cinema, or contemporary theory. Readings, discussions, and papers in English.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
(3-0) Cr. 3. Repeatable.
A survey of social, political, economic, and cultural topics relevant to contemporary Russia. Readings, discussions and papers in English.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Analysis and interpretation of cinema in Russia and the Soviet Union. Topics vary according to faculty interest. Film directors, genres, movements, historical survey, aesthetics, and cinematography. Readings, discussions and papers in English.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
Cr. 1-6. Repeatable.
Supervised instruction in language and culture of Russia; formal class instruction at level appropriate to student's training, augmented by practical living experience.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
Cr. 1-6. Repeatable.
Prereq: 6 credits in Russian and permission of department chair
Designed to meet the needs of students who seek work in areas other than those in which courses are offered, or who desire to integrate a study of literature or language with special problems in major fields.
No more than 9 credits of Rus 490 may be counted toward graduation.
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. F.S.SS.
Prereq: 9 credits of Russian at the 300 level; permission of advisor and WLC Internship Coordinator
Work experience using Russian language skills in the public or private sector combined with academic work under faculty supervision. Available only to minors.
No more than 3 credits may be applied to the minor.
Courses primarily for graduate students, open to qualified undergraduates:
Cr. 2-4. Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor; 6 credits of 400 level Russian
Cr. 2-4. Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor; 6 credits of 400 level Russian
Cr. 2-4. Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor; 6 credits of 400 level Russian
Cr. 2-4. Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor; 6 credits of 400 level Russian
Cr. 2-4. Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor; 6 credits of 400 level Russian