In this continuation of RUS 101, we introduce plural forms while reviewing case usage and verbs in detail. Soviet posters continue to provide us with illustrations of the grammar, while building a basic familiarity with Soviet history and culture. A special unit focuses on everyday Russian, particularly for those planning to travel to Russia for the first time. The semester closes with a two-week reading unit with Soviet-era poetry and prose.

In this continuation of RUS 105, we address more advanced topics in Russian grammar, including verbal prefixes and word formation, both expanding our vocabulary and giving us the tools we need to analyze new words. Daily grammar lessons are illustrated with Russian paintings and poems. The semester closes with a major unit on Dostoevsky, in which we will discuss his biography and thought, and read a substantial portion of Crime and Punishment in the original.

In this class, heritage students continue developing advanced language skills in Russian as well as exploring different aspects of Russian/Soviet culture and history. Materials include Russian classic and contemporary short stories, poetry, films, and articles from Russian media. The major goal of the course is to acquire cultural literacy in Russian, that is, to become familiar with some of the main cultural and linguistic patterns and concepts.

The course focuses on key events of Soviet history as they are reflected by major Russian poets and writers. Reading and discussion of poems by Alexander Blok, Anna Akhmatova, Marina Tsvetaeva, Osip Mandelstam, Joseph Brodsky, and a short story by Vladimir Nabokov. A continuation of 207, this course is designed to further develop speaking and reading proficiency, writing skills and substantial expansion of vocabulary.

In this course, graduate students continue developing skills required to perform in a Russian-speaking academic context across core subject areas of literary analysis, history, and cultural studies. Students are expected to construct and present a research paper in special fields of their competence at the graduate students "mock" conference in Russian. The course includes a comprehensive review of Russian grammar and syntax as well as academic genres and styles.