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Kostoglodova, Elena Yurievna

Sr Instructor Emerita/Emeritus

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  • RUSS 1010 - Beginning Russian 1
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2019 / Spring 2020 / Fall 2020 / Spring 2021 / Fall 2022 / Spring 2023
    For students with no previous training in Russian. Degree credit not granted for this course and RUSS 1050.
  • RUSS 1020 - Beginning Russian 2
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2018 / Spring 2019 / Spring 2020 / Spring 2021 / Spring 2023
    A continuation of RUSS 1010. Provides a basic introduction to Russian language and life. Covers the basics of Russian grammar; classroom activities develop speaking, reading and comprehension skills. Course will have midterm and final. Recommended prerequisite: RUSS 1010 (minimum grade C-). Credit not granted for this course and RUSS 1050.
  • RUSS 2010 - Second-Year Russian 1
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2018 / Fall 2019 / Fall 2020
    Review and continuation of basic skills learned in the first year: reading, writing, speaking, and oral comprehension. Department enforced prerequisite: RUSS 1020 or RUSS 1050 (minimum grade C-).
  • RUSS 3060 - Advanced Russian for Heritage Speakers (Part 1)
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2018 / Fall 2019 / Fall 2020 / Fall 2022
    Enhances heritage student competence and performance in Russian language. Offers intensive review of Russian grammar and focuses on developing advanced reading, writing and translation skills. Readings are selected from a wide range of contemporary writings that reflect current issues in Russia. Degree credit not granted for this course and RUSS 4010 or RUSS 5010.
  • RUSS 4010 - Advanced Conversation and Composition 1
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2018 / Fall 2019 / Fall 2020 / Fall 2022
    Review of all aspects of Russian grammar, with a focus on difficulties, vocabulary for communication at an advanced level and contextual usage. Includes intensive writing and editing of compositions on a variety of topics, reading of authentic Russian texts, interactive work with Russian media and fluent conversation in Russian that moves beyond functional proficiency. Department enforced prerequisite: RUSS 3020 (minimum grade C-). May be repeated up to 8 total credit hours. Degree credit not granted for this course and RUSS 3060. Same as RUSS 5010.
  • RUSS 4020 - Advanced Conversation and Composition 2
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2018 / Spring 2019 / Spring 2020 / Spring 2021 / Spring 2023
    Review of all aspects of Russian grammar, with a focus on difficulties, vocabulary for communication at an advanced level and contextual usage. Includes intensive writing and editing of compositions on a variety of topics, reading of authentic Russian texts, interactive work with Russian media and fluent conversation in Russian that moves beyond functional proficiency. May be repeated up to 8 total credit hours. Department enforced prerequisite: RUSS 4010 (minimum grade C-). Degree credit not granted for this course and RUSS 4060. Same as RUSS 5020.
  • RUSS 4060 - Advanced Russian for Heritage Speakers (Part 2)
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2019 / Spring 2021
    Enhances heritage student competence and performance in Russian language. Offers intensive review of Russian grammar and focuses on developing advanced reading, writing and translation skills. Readings are selected from a wide range of contemporary writings that reflect current issues in Russia. Department enforced prerequisite: RUSS 3060 or RUSS 4010 (minimum grade C-). Degree credit not granted for this course and RUSS 4020 or RUSS 5020.
  • RUSS 5010 - Advanced Russian Seminar
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2018 / Fall 2019 / Fall 2020
    Review of all aspects of Russian grammar, with a focus on difficulties, vocabulary for communication at an advanced level and contextual usage. Includes intensive writing and editing of compositions on a variety of topics, reading of authentic Russian texts, interactive work with Russian media and fluent conversation in Russian that moves beyond functional proficiency. May be repeated up to 8 total credit hours. Same as RUSS 4010.
  • RUSS 5020 - Advanced Russian Seminar 2
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2018 / Spring 2019 / Spring 2020 / Spring 2021
    Review of all aspects of Russian grammar, with a focus on difficulties, vocabulary for communication at an advanced level and contextual usage. Includes intensive writing and editing of compositions on a variety of topics, reading of authentic Russian texts, interactive work with Russian media and fluent conversation in Russian that moves beyond functional proficiency. May be repeated up to 8 total credit hours. Same as RUSS 4020.

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