Russian Studies Department Courses


Russian Studies Courses Taught in English

ENG 380 – Special Topics, 2 to 4 credits. D. Courses covering various topics of interest in this particular discipline are offered regularly. Contact department or program chair for more information.

HIST 331 – Imperial Russia, 4 credits. A1 (2009-2010). Examines the history of Imperial Russia from 1801 to the Bolshevik Revolution of 1917. Special attention is given to the sociopolitical movements that characterized much of the 19th and early 20th centuries, as well as the interaction of the Russian state in world affairs.

HIST 332 H, G – Twentieth-Century Russia, 4 credits. A1 (2010-2011). This course examines the history of Russia from 1917 to the present. Particular emphasis is placed on the ideologies, issues, individuals and institutions that influenced the development of the Soviet Union following the Bolshevik Revolution of 1917.

REL 327 X – Eastern Orthodoxy, 4 credits. D. This course is an introduction to the Eastern Orthodox tradition. This course will survey the roots, theology and development of Christianity in the East. It will then explore the particular manifestation of eastern Christianity in a variety of historical locations including Greece, Istanbul, Russia and/or elsewhere by examining the historical, theological and cultural expressions of Orthodox communities around the world. Russian studies minors who take this course will focus specifically on the Russian Orthodox Church.

Russian Language Courses

RUSS 111 C – Beginning Russian I, 4 credits. D. An introduction to the Russian language and the Russian people. Emphasis is placed on communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing as a means to knowledge of Russian culture and civilization. 

RUSS 112 C, W – Beginning Russian II, 4 credits. D. A continuation of language attainment and cultural appreciation of the Russian people and their place in the world of the 21st century. Prerequisite: RUSS 111 – Beginning Russian I, placement exam or consent of instructor

RUSS 211 – Intermediate Russian I, 4 credits. D. Increased oral and written proficiency in the Russian language and a study of Russian life and culture through discussion of family, work, social conditions, healthcare, music, art and theatre. Prerequisite: RUSS 112 – Beginning Russian II, placement exam or consent of instructor

RUSS 212 G – Intermediate Russian II, 4 credits. D. Refining language proficiency and cultural appreciation through oral and written presentations, group work activities, film and the Internet. Prerequisite: RUSS 211 – Intermediate Russian I, placement exam or consent of instructor

RUSS 250 – Pre-May Seminar, 2 credits. D. A study of Russian geography, history, art, architecture and modern society. A preparation for RUSS 300 – May Seminar. Prerequisite: RUSS 112 – Beginning Russian II or concurrent registration in RUSS 112 – Beginning Russian II

RUSS 300 – May Seminar, 4 credits. D. 

RUSS 341 G – Russian Literature since the 19th Century, 4 credits. D. This study of 19th-century Russian culture includes the literary renaissance, its founders and leaders. The course involves work in composition. Prerequisites: RUSS 212 – Intermediate Russian II or consent of instructor

RUSS 380 – Special Topics, 2 to 4 credits. D. Courses covering various topics of interest in this particular discipline are offered regularly. Contact department or program chair for more information.

RUSS 395 – Cooperative Education at the Concordia Language Villages, 2 to 4 credits. D. This course is intended to provide students of modern languages with opportunities to teach and study the language of their choice at the Concordia Language Villages. Prerequisite for acceptance: at least two years of coursework or the equivalent in the language. The final decision on acceptance into this course is based on mutual agreement of both Concordia language department faculty and Concordia Language Villages faculty concerning both the student and the project. A total maximum equivalent of two full courses from 390 and 395 may be counted toward graduation.

RUSS 480 – Independent Study, 1 to 4 credits. D. This course provides an opportunity for individual students to conduct in-depth research of a particular topic under the direct supervision of a faculty member. Contact the department or program chair for more information.

RUSS 490 – Practicum, 4 credits. D. A directed living and learning experience in Russia lasting at least two months, but which may be extended over a longer period of time. The practicum may be arranged for either the summer or a portion of the school year. Prerequisites: RUSS 300 – May Seminar and departmental approval