Languages » Russian Program
The 2012 Summer Workshop will offer Russian language courses from first to sixth year, divided into nine levels. Each level grants 10 credits and is equivalent to one year of Russian. Levels 1 through 6 are arranged in half-year increments, covering first year Russian though the first half of fourth year. Levels 7 through 9 provide instruction equivalent to fourth-, fifth-, and sixth-year Russian. Graduate credit is awarded for Levels 7, 8 and 9.
Depending on the level, classes meet twenty to twenty-three hours per week for eight weeks and include three-hour morning sessions (15 hours per week), afternoon conversation (4 hours), listening comprehension (2 hours), and phonetics/intonation (2 hours). Levels two through nine run from June 04 - July 27. Level one meets nine weeks: from May 29 to July 27.
In addition to an intensive program of courses, a rich cultural program is provided. It includes weekly films and lectures, a poetry club, participation in a play and singing. Russian television is available for viewing 24 hours a day in the dormitory and at a number of campus locations. Fellowships for Russian are available to graduate students applying for courses above the second-year level (see the Fellowships page for more information).
Level 1: Elementary Russian
Level 1 is first year Russian. This class meets for nine weeks, beginning May 29.
Level 2: Elementary Russian II & Intermediate Russian I
Level 2 covers materials from the second half of Level 1 and the first half of Level 3.
Level 3: Intermediate Russian I & II
Level 3 is a second-year course.
Level 4: Intermediate Russian II & Advanced Intermediate Russian I
Level 4 bridges 2nd and 3rd year and includes short compositions, readings of short fiction, and excerpts from the Russian press.
Level 5: Advanced Intermediate Russian I & II
Level 5 is a third-year course and provides an in-depth look at the nominal and verbal systems in Russian. Assignments include short compositions, readings of short fiction, poetry, and excerpts from the Russian press.
Level 6: Advanced Intermediate Russian II & Advanced Russian I
Level 6 bridges the second half of Level 5 and the first half of Level 7 and uses supplementary reading and video materials.
Level 7: Advanced Russian
Level 7 is a fourth-year course that focuses on oral and written communicative skills so that students can achieve speaking proficiency. It also develops skills in verbal aspect, including verbs of motion. Class readings include Russian fiction and contemporary press.
Level 8: Advanced Russian
Level 8 is a fifth-year course that covers syntax, stylistics, textual interpretation, and includes a research paper and a one-hour oral presentation based on students' professional, cultural or social interests.
Level 9: Advanced Russian
Level 9 is a sixth-year course that concentrates on translation skills, advanced stylistics and includes extensive reading of texts representing different styles as well as two one-hour presentations based on students' interests.
Priority deadline for fellowships is March 1, 2012. Late applications will be considered after the first round of applications has been reviewed and pending availability of funds.
