Modern Languages and Cultures – Russian Immersion
Overview for Modern Languages and Cultures – Russian Immersion
This immersion introduces students to the language, customs, and cultural aspects (history, art, literature, politics, anthropology, and music) of Russia and Russian-speaking countries of the world. The immersion consists of three language courses or two language courses and one culture course. Students with previous language skills must consult the minor advisor for placement evaluation before they register.
Notes about this immersion:
- Immersions are a series of three related general education courses and are intended to provide opportunities for learning outside of a student’s major area. Immersions may be in areas that will complement a student’s program but may not overlap with program requirements.
- This immersion is closed to students majoring in international and global studies who have chosen an area of study in Russian language or are native speakers of Russian.
- Students with prior experience in the language they wish to study are required to take a placement exam before enrollment. This helps ensure that they are placed in the right course for their skill level.
- Students are required to complete at least one course at the 300-level or above as part of the immersion.
The plan code for Modern Languages and Cultures – Russian Immersion is RUSSIAN-IM.
Curriculum for 2024-2025 for Modern Languages and Cultures – Russian Immersion
Current Students: See Curriculum Requirements
| Course | |
|---|---|
| Electives | |
| Choose two or three consecutive language courses: | |
| MLRU-201 | Beginning Russian I Beginning Russian I introduces the Russian Language and builds foundational skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Grammar is introduced within conversational topics. The course is very interactive and students learn how to communicate on selected topics, creating dialogues and acting out real world situations. Students who have prior knowledge in Russian should take placement test before enrolling into the class. Seminar (Fall, Spring). |
| MLRU-202 | Beginning Russian II Beginning Russian II works on further development of communicative skills within conversational topics. Students learn more vocabulary and grammar and writing given topics are able to have conversations, read, and write in the target language. Students must take the placement exam and consult their program coordinator if this is their first RIT Russian class, and they have some prior study of Russian. (Prerequisites: Minimum score of 1 on RIT Language Placement Exam or MLRU-201 or equivalent course.) Seminar (Fall, Spring). |
| MLRU-301 | Intermediate Russian I Intermediate Russian I starts the second year of Russian language study. Students learn new topics with more complex language structures. Students are prepared for speaking on the topics as well as constructing free conversations in Russian.Students continue to develop their functional skills on an intermediate level. Students must take the placement exam and consult their program coordinator if this is their first RIT Russian class, and they have some prior study of Russian. (Prerequisites: Minimum score of 2 on RIT Language Placement Exam or MLRU-202 or MLRU-202T or equivalent course.) Seminar (Fall, Spring). |
| MLRU-302 | Intermediate Russian II Intermediate Russian II continues the second year of Russian language study. Students learn more new topics and continue developing conversational and functional skills on an intermediate level. They are able to have conversation on a variety of topics. Students are beginning to read more complex text and write essays on the topics. Students must take the placement exam and consult their program coordinator if this is their first RIT Russian class, and they have some prior study of Russian. (Prerequisites: Minimum score of 3 on RIT Language Placement Exam or MLRU-301 or equivalent course.) Seminar (Fall, Spring). |
| MLRU-305 | Intermediate Conversation and Intercultural Communication in Russian This course develops students’ skills in conversation at the intermediate level. Students will review grammar and vocabulary from the beginning level and continue to build on grammar, vocabulary, phrases, and other expressive skills. Students apply them in a variety of task/goal-oriented conversations to gain accuracy and more fluency. In doing so, students reflect upon the norms and communication strategies in the US or their own culture, and compare them with those in Russian society. (Prerequisites: MLRU-202 or equivalent course.) Seminar 3 (Spring). |
| MLRU-401 | Advanced Russian I Advanced Russian I, the first in the advanced (third year) sequence of Russian language courses, provides students with training in advanced-intermediate to advanced level work in all skills (speaking, listening, reading, writing), including conversation, with increased work in reading and writing. In addition students learn about Russian culture and history through articles that they read in the target language. See Coordinator of the World languages program if this is your first RIT Russian class. Students must take the placement exam if this is their first RIT Russian class, and they have some prior study of Russian or are heritage learners who need to improve their reading and writing skills. (Prerequisites: Minimum score of 4 on RIT Language Placement Exam or MLRU-302 or equivalent course.) Seminar (Fall). |
| MLRU-402 | Advanced Russian II Advanced Russian II, the second in the advanced (third year) sequence of Russian language courses provides students with training in advanced level work in all skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing). Students are able to participate in discussions, write essays, read articles and excerpts from the work of the Russian authors. Students continue to learn about Russian culture and history through articles. See Coordinator of the World languages program if this is your first RIT Russian class. Students must take the placement exam if this is their first RIT Russian class, and they have some prior study of Russian or are heritage learners. (Prerequisites: Minimum score of 4 on RIT Language Placement Exam or MLRU-302 or equivalent course.) Seminar 3 (Spring). |
| MLRU-405 | Russian Language & Culture through Media This course trains students in both learning about and learning through Russian language and culture using media. Students engage in learning about Russian cultural traditions, television, cinematography and art through watching movies and videos, exploring websites in the target language, reading, and holding discussions about, digital and written media. Students will broaden their vocabulary base and use them in discussions, conversations, and writing on the advanced level. They will also improve their listening by learning directly from authentic media materials. Students also expand their understanding of certain traditions and gain knowledge about Russian heritage such as cinematography and art. (Prerequisite: MLRU-302 or equivalent course.) Seminar 3 (Fall, Spring). |
| One culture course may be used in place of one language course: | |
| ENGL-418 | Great Authors* This course provides an in-depth look at literary giants and the masterpieces of prose or poetry they have created; it's an opportunity to see the role they played both within the context of their own time and within the larger span of literary history. These great authors confront key questions of modernity that continue to occupy us to this day; they ask the question of what it means to be human and explore fundamental human themes. They give us a fresh perspective on the past and on ourselves. (Prerequisites: Completion of First Year Writing (FYW) requirement is required prior to enrolling in this class.) Lecture 3 (Spring). |
* This course may be used when the topic focuses on Russian literature.
Contact
Program Contact
- Sara Armengot
- Department Chair
- Department of Modern Languages and Cultures
- College of Liberal Arts
- 585‑475‑4343
- seagsl@rit.edu
Offered within
the
Department of Modern Languages and Cultures
Department of Modern Languages and Cultures