Registration for this term is over. Changes or corrections to registration now by petition only. Students should contact their academic advisor.
The second week of classes has begun. Approval of the instructor is now required for registration.
Prerequisites/Notes:
RUSS 250 or consent of instructor
Catalog Description :
This course advances skills in reading, understanding, writing, and speaking Russian, with materials from the rich traditions of Russian literary culture. Readings include fiction, plays, and poetry. Conducted in Russian, with frequent writing and grammar assignments, in-class presentations, and occasional translation exercises. May be repeated for credit when topic is different.
Topic for Fall 2017: Russian Folk Fairy Tales
This course will introduce advanced students of Russian to the rich tradition of Russian folk tales, while developing students’ reading, speaking, writing, and listening proficiency. Specifically, we will concentrate on the advanced skill of narration. Students will read tales about such all-time favorite characters as Kolobok, Yemelia and his Pike, Baba-Yaga, Kashchei the Deathless, Vasilissa the Beautiful, etc. The readings of the course will be supplemented with cartoons and films. Students will write their own fairy tales; as a final group project, students will shoot a fairy-tale film.
Attributes: Non-English Language Instructn, GER Humanities Div, GER BA Language, GER BMUS Language, 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Term |
Fall Term 2017 |
Instructors |
Peter John Thomas |
Course |
RUSS 280 |
Grade Mode |
Standard |
Title |
TOP: RUSS FOLK FAIRY TALES (A,M) |
Final Exam |
Sunday, Nov 19, 2017 11:30 a.m. - 02:00 p.m. |
CRN |
5233 |
Status |
Active |
Class Time |
09:50 AM-11:00 AM MWF MAIN 012 |
Start-End Date |
Sep 11, 2017-Nov 21, 2017 |
Campus |
Appleton Main Campus |
Units |
6 |
| Course materials |
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Maximum |
Number registered |
Enrollment: |
Unlimited |
6 |
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