The online catalog includes the most recent changes to courses and degree requirements that have been approved by the Faculty Senate, including changes that are not yet effective. Courses showing two entries of the same number indicate that the course information is changing. The most recently approved version is shown first, followed by the older version, in gray, with its last-effective term preceding the course title. Courses shown in gray with only one entry of the course number are being discontinued.
Courses
Russian (RUS)
101 First Semester 4 (3-2) Fundamentals of speaking, reading, and writing. Not open to native speakers except with permission. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (RUSS 101).
102 Second Semester 4 (3-2) Prereq Rus 101 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent. Continued development of basic skills in speaking, reading, and writing. Not open to native speakers except with permission. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (RUSS 102).
105 Elementary Conversation 1 (0-2) May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 2 hours. Elementary-level conversation practice in small groups with a native/near-native speaker; not open to native speakers except with permission. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (RUSS 105). S, F grading.
120 (Effective through Summer 2009) Russian Culture 3 Taught in English. Russian culture to 1917. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (RUS 120).
121 (Effective through Summer 2009) [G] Contemporary Russian Culture 3 Taught in English. Current cultural and social trends in the former USSR. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (RUSS 121).
130 (Effective through Summer 2009) [H] Masterpieces of Russian Literature in Translation 3 Taught in English. The masterpieces of the great Russian and Soviet writers of the 19th and 20th centuries. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (RUSS 130).
180 Special Topics: Study Abroad V 1-6 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 hours. May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. S, F grading.
203 Third Semester 4 (3-2) Prereq Rus 102 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent. Further development of speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. Not open to native speakers except with permission. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (RUSS 203).
204 Fourth Semester 4 (3-3) Prereq Rus 203 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent. Continued practice in spoken and written language; selected texts in a cultural context. Not open to native speakers except with permission. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (RUSS 202).
205 Intermediate Conversation I 1 (0-2) May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 2 hours. Prereq Rus 203 or 204 or equivalent or c// in Rus 203 or 204. Intermediate-level conversation practice in small groups with a native/near-native speaker. Not open to native speakers except with permission. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (RUSS 205). S, F grading.
280 Special Topics: Study Abroad V 1-6 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 hours. May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. S, F grading.
305 Intermediate Conversation II 1 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 2 hours. Prereq one Rus 300-level course or c// in a Rus 200-level course. Conversation practice in small groups. Not open to native speakers except with permission. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (RUSS 305). S, F grading.
306 (Effective through Summer 2009) Intermediate Reading and Translation 3 Prereq Rus 204 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent. Vocabulary building contrastive English-Russian expressions, development of skills to increase reading speed and fluency. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (RUSS 306).
307 (Effective through Summer 2009) Intermediate Speaking and Listening 3 Prereq Rus 204 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent. Systematic development of speaking and listening proficiency. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (RUSS 203).
308 (Effective through Summer 2009) [M] Intermediate Grammar and Writing 3 Prereq Rus 204 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent. Writing practice in the language and active review of grammar. Not open to native speakers except with permission.
321 (121)[G] Contemporary Russian Culture 3 Taught in English. Current cultural and social trends in the former USSR. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (RUSS 121).
361 (Effective through Summer 2009) Russian for the Professions 3 Prereq Rus 204 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent. Applied language skills useful in a professional or business environment. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (RUSS 361).
361 Russian for the Professions 3 Prereq Rus 204 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent. Communication in Russian for professional purposes; telephone and meeting role-plays; letter and resume writing; discussions of current events in the Russian-speaking world. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (RUSS 361).
380 Special Topics: Study Abroad V 1-6 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 hours. May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. S, F grading.
405 (Effective through Summer 2009) Advanced Conversation 1 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 2 hours. Prereq Rus 305; oral proficiency interview. Advanced-level conversation practice in small groups with a native speaker. S, F grading.
410 [T] Russian Film 3 Prereq one Tier I; three Tier II courses. Russian daily life, historical events, and values in representative samples of Russian film. Taught in English. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (RUSS 410).
412 (Effective through Summer 2009) Government and Politics of the Former Soviet Union 3 Same as Pol S 412.
430 [T] St. Petersburg 3 Prereq one Tier I; three Tier II courses. Taught in English. The image and role of St. Petersburg in Russian classics in literature, art, music, and film. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (RUSS 430).
450 (Effective through Summer 2009) [M] Seminar in Russian Studies - Themes 3 Prereq two Rus 300-level courses excluding Rus 305. Seminar focusing on a particular theme. Taught in Russian. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (RUSS 450).
462 History of Imperial Russia 3 Same as Hist 462.
463 [M] History of the Soviet Union 3 Same as Hist 463.
466 (Effective through Summer 2009) [T] History of the Cold War, 1944-present 3 Prereq one Tier I; three Tier II courses. Same as Hist 466.
480 Special Topics: Study Abroad V 1-6 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 hours. May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. S, F grading.
499 Special Problems V 1 (0-3) to 4 (0-12) May be repeated for credit. S, F grading.