General Information

• Name: Russian, Conversational I
• Discipline: Russian (RUS)
• Units (Credits): 3
• Schedule History: See when this course was offered over the last three years.
• Transfer Information: Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor.
• Academic Division: Communications and Fine Arts
• Prerequisites: None

Course Outline

I: Catalog Course Description

Emphasizes spoken communication and listening skills; reading and writing skills will be explored. A vocabulary of Russian-English words can be developed to suit students needs. and to increase fluency in the speaking, reading and writing of Russian.
Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.

II: Course Objectives

RUS 101B is designed to help students acquire beginning communication skills within a culturally significant context. Upon completion of this course, students are expected to:

• Be able to communicate orally using basic Russian grammar and vocabulary to ask and answer questions about yourself, members of family, friends, weather, months and days of week, and food.
• Be able to understand some Russian spoken slower than normal pace and develop skills and coping strategies for filling in the gaps.
• Understand Russian tradition through analysis of its proverbs, preverbal words, and tales.
• Gain cultural knowledge and awareness about the areas of the world in which Russian is spoken.

III: Course Linkage

Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome.

• College-level skills in reading, writing and oral communication
• Have problem solving, creative and critical thinking skills
• Understand the importance of cultural traditions and diversity, and ethics in the modern world