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  • RUSS 204: Intermed Russian II

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Reinforces and expands the material covered in RUSS102 (Introductory Russian II) or RUSS203 (Intermediate Russian I) by utilizing a multi-skill approach: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. A key objective in this course is to encourage students to speak as much Russian in the classroom as possible. Russian language is taught in its cultural contexts, including history, literature, visual arts. The course develops communicative language proficiency at the Intermediate-Mid sublevel (according to ACTFL proficiency scale).
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  • RUSS 211: Russ Hstry and Cult

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Presents the history of Russian culture and civilization from its beginnings to the present, with emphasis on art, literature, ideas, historical events, and cultural exchanges. Students gain insights in the cultural history of Russia, including geography, society, politics, philosophy, art, literature, and the sciences. This course is taught in English.
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  • RUSS 212: Russian Lit and Film

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Explores the role of literature, cinema, print and media in shaping society in the Soviet Union and Russia. Students learn how to analyze literary and visual texts using appropriate techniques and methods. Students examine the relationship between literature, film, media, culture, and politics. Special attention is paid to contemporary literary works, cinema, media, and the Internet. This course is taught in English.
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  • RUSS 252: Intensive Russian I

    4.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Develops further the four language skills through extensive and intensive practice in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Russian language is taught in its cultural contexts, including history, culture, diversity, and comparison with native communication cultures. The course develops communicative language proficiency at the Intermediate-Low and Intermediate-Mid sublevels (according to ACTFL proficiency scale) as well as develops the ability to understand and appreciate Russian-speaking cultures.
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  • RUSS 253: Intensiv Int Russ II

    4.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Develops further the four language skills through extensive and intensive practice in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Russian language is taught in its cultural contexts, including history, culture, diversity, and comparison with native communication cultures. The course develops communicative language proficiency at the Intermediate-Mid and Intermediate-High sublevels (according to ACTFL proficiency scale) as well as develops the ability to understand and appreciate Russian-speaking cultures.
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  • RUSS 305: Rus Communication I

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Develops further the four language skills through extensive and intensive practice in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The course emphasizes professional communication in the fields of politics, national security, and international relations. Russian language is taught in its cultural contexts, including history, culture, diversity, and comparison with students native cultures. The course develops communicative language proficiency at the Intermediate-Mid and Intermediate-High sublevels (according to ACTFL proficiency scale).
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  • RUSS 306: Rus Communication II

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Develops further the four language skills through extensive and intensive practice in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The course emphasizes professional communication in the fields of business, law, and medicine. Russian language is taught in its cultural contexts, including history, culture, diversity, and comparison with students native cultures. The course develops communicative language proficiency at the Intermediate-Mid and Intermediate-High sublevels (according to ACTFL proficiency scale).
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  • RUSS 380: Russ Special Topic

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Provides focused examination of selected topics related to Russian and Russian speaking and/or Slavic countries. The course's reading assignments, deployment of sociological, anthropological and historical terms, and analysis of different cultural, economic, and political phenomena in Russia and Russian speaking countries are aimed at deepening students' knowledge of the regions.
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  • RUSS 393: Independent Study

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Provides focused examination of selected topics related to Russian and Russian speaking and/or Slavic countries. The course's reading assignments, deployment of sociological, anthropological and historical terms, and analysis of different cultural, economic, and political phenomena in Russia and Russian speaking countries are aimed at deepening students' knowledge of the regions.
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  • SEDU 345: Literacy Instruct for Students

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Designed to address the needs of pre-service teachers who have the responsibility for literacy development and instruction for students with disabilities. Emphasis will be given to literacy components, evidence-based practices, and varying challenges students with disabilities have in learning to read and write.
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