| Spring Term 2026 TOP: CONTEMPORARY RUSSIA - 3985 - RUSS 381 |
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Prerequisites/Notes: RUSS 250 or consent of instructor Catalog Description : This seminar-style course will allow advanced students an opportunity to further develop their proficiency. Materials include memoirs, journalism, and historical texts. Conducted in Russian, with frequent writing and grammar assignments, in-class presentations, and occasional translation exercises. It will prepare students to do more advanced research in Russian, either here at Lawrence or abroad. May be repeated for credit when topic is different. TOPIC FOR Spring 2026: Contemporary Russia PREREQUISITES: RUSS 250 or consent of instructor In this class, we will work on the vocabulary and oral and written skills necessary to discuss current events, politics, and social issues. Topics include: Russia and the global world; Russia’s political system; civil society and protest movement; attitudes to migrants and ethnic tensions; human rights; feminism and gender relations. We will read texts and do exercises from the textbook Russian: From Intermediate to Advanced; read articles from the Russian press; and watch contemporary films that touch upon these topics. We will pay special attention to describing current events and problems and expressing and supporting opinions (Advanced level skills). Attributes: Non-English Language Instructn, GER BA Language, GER BMUS Language, 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
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