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Academic Calendar 2008 UNDERGRADUATE COURSE INFORMATION Russian (A)

Russian (A)

Note: In order to find a course in the new 4 digit numbering system using an old 3 digit number, please refer to the conversion list below. Before registering for courses with the new 4 digit numbering system, please ensure that you have not previously taken the course in its 3 digit form.

Click here for conversion list of former 3-digit course numbers.

Note: All Russian Literature courses are offered in English.
Students unsure of their language level should contact the Department of Modern languages about a placement test. In addition, all students, including first year students, may obtain special permission to register in a higher course if they have sufficient background in the language.

Russian 1030 - Russian for Beginners

An introduction to spoken and written Russian for students with no previous knowledge of Russian. Offers a basis for further work in commercial and scientific fields, political science, and foreign affairs, as well as the study of Russian literature in the original.

Antirequisite(s): The former Russian 002.

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Extra Information: 4 hours, 1.0 course.

Those students with Grade 12U Russian or OAC Russian must consult the Department before registering for this course.

Russian 2127F/G - Russian Culture, Past and Present.

Taught in English. A study of the intellectual history and the present climate of Russian civilization. Insights into the literary, artistic, social and political character of pre-Soviet, Soviet and post-Soviet Russia. Lectures regularly supplemented by examples of Russian visual art, music and film.

Antirequisite(s): Russian 2227F/G or the former Russian 027E.

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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.

Russian 2135F/G - Introduction to Russian Literature in Translation 1

Taught in English. A survey of the major works in Russian literature.

Antirequisite(s): Russian 2235F/G, the former Russian 138F, 139G, 142G, 149G, 238F, 239G, 242G and 294G.

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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.

Russian 2136F/G - Introduction to Russian Literature in Translation 2

Taught in English. A survey of the major works in Russian literature.

Antirequisite(s): Russian 2236F/G, the former Russian 138F, 139G, 142G, 149G, 238F, 239G, 242G, 249G.

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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.

Russian 2158F/G - Dostoevsky

Taught in English.

Antirequisite(s): Russian 2258F/G and CLC 2275F/G.

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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.

Russian 2168F/G - Tolstoy

Taught in English.

Antirequisite(s): Russian 2268F/G

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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.

Russian 2178F/G-2179F/G - Special Topics in Russian Literature

Taught in English. Please consult the Department for current offering.

Antirequisite(s): Russian 2278F/G-2279F/G

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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.

Russian 2199F/G - Chekhov

Taught in English.

Antirequisite(s): Russian 2299F/G

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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.

Russian 2200 - Intermediate Russian

Review and continuation of grammar and oral and written practice. Readings of various prose styles.

Antirequisite(s):

Prerequisite(s): Russian 1030 or Grade 12U Russian or the former OAC Russian or the former Russian 002, or permission of the Department.

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Extra Information: 4 hours, 1.0 course.

Russian 2227F/G - Russian Culture, Past and Present

Taught in English with tutorial in Russian. A study of the intellectual history and the present climate of Russian civilization. Insights into the literary, artistic, social and political character of pre-Soviet and post-Soviet Russia. Lectures regularly supplemented by examples of Russian visual art, music and film.

Antirequisite(s): Russian 2127F/G and the former Russian 027E.

Prerequisite(s): Russian 2200 or the former Russian 020, or permission of the Department.

Corequisite(s):

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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour, 0.5 course.

Russian 2235F/G - Introduction to Russian Literature 1

A survey of the major works in Russian literature. Taught in English with tutorial in Russian.

Antirequisite(s): Russian 2135F/G, the former Russian 138F, 139G, 142G, 149G, 238F, 239G, 242G and 249G.

Prerequisite(s): Russian 2200 or the former Russian 020, or permission of the Department.

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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour, 0.5 course.

Russian 2236F/G - Introduction to Russian Literature 2

A survey of the major works in Russian literature. Taught in English with tutorial in Russian.

Antirequisite(s): Russian 2236F/G, the former Russian 138F, 139G, 142G, 149G, 238F, 239G, 242G and 249G.

Prerequisite(s): Russian 2200 or the former Russian 020, or permission of the Department.

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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour, 0.5 course.

Russian 2258F/G - Dostoevsky

Antirequisite(s): Russian 2158F/G and CLC 2275F/G.

Prerequisite(s): Russian 2200 or the former Russian 020, or permission of the Department.

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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours in English, 1 tutorial hour in Russian, 0.5 course.

Russian 2268F/G - Tolstoy

Antirequisite(s): Russian 2168F/G

Prerequisite(s): Russian 2200 or the former Russian 020, or permission of the Department.

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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours in English, 1 tutorial hour in Russian, 0.5 course.

Russian 2278F/G-2279F/G - Special Topics in Russian Literature

Please consult the Department for current offering. Lectures taught in English, tutorials in Russian.

Antirequisite(s): Russian 2178F/G-2179F/G.

Prerequisite(s): Russian 2200 or the former Russian 020, or permission of the Department.

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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours in English, 1 tutorial hour in Russian, 0.5 course.

Russian 2291 - Composition and Oral Practice

Advanced study of the Russian language.

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Prerequisite(s): Russian 2200 or the former Russian 020, or permission of the Department.

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Extra Information: 4 hours, 1.0 course.

Russian 2299F/G - Chekhov

Taught in English with tutorial in Russian.

Antirequisite(s): Russian 2199F/G

Prerequisite(s): Russian 2200 or the former Russian 020, or permission of the Department.

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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour, 0.5 course.

Russian 3345A/B - Russian-English Translation

Antirequisite(s):

Prerequisite(s): Russian 2291 or permission of the Department.

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Extra Information: 3 hours, 0.5 course.

Russian 3350A/B - Russian-English Translation

Antirequisite(s):

Prerequisite(s): Russian 2291 or permission of the Department.

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Extra Information: 3 hours, 0.5 course.

Russian 3392E - Special Topics in Russian Studies

Advanced study of special topics in Russian language, literature, linguistics, translation, or culture.

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Prerequisite(s): Russian 2291 or permission of the Department.

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Extra Information: 3 hours, 1.0 course.

Russian 4492E - Special Topics in Russian Studies

Advanced study of special topics in Russian language, literature, linguistics, translation, or culture.

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Prerequisite(s): Russian 2291 or permission of the Department.

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Extra Information: 3 hours, 1.0 course.

Russian 4498A - Independent Study

Directed readings on an advanced level in selected areas of Russian and/or Slavic Studies.

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Prerequisite(s): Permission of Department.

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Extra Information: 0.5 course.

Russian 4499B - Independent Study

Directed readings on an advanced level in selected areas of Russian and/or Slavic Studies.

Antirequisite(s):

Prerequisite(s): Permission of Department.

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Extra Information: 0.5 course.

Academic Calendar 2008 UNDERGRADUATE COURSE INFORMATION Russian (A)