Russian (RUSS)
Russian (RUSS) Courses
School of Linguistics and Language Studies
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Placement for Language Students
Note: A placement test is required for students who have previous training and/or experience, but who have not taken a course in this language at Carleton. For details, please consult carleton.ca/slals/modern-languages and follow the placement test instructions before registering.
Students who are found to be registered in an inappropriate level of the course will be deregistered following assessment by their instructor (and/or the Director of the School). It is crucial for students to complete the placement test in a manner that truly demonstrates their language proficiency.
Students should note that they cannot go backward in a sequence of levels in language courses.
First-Year Russian I
For students with no knowledge of Russian. Oral skills, reading and writing. Compulsory attendance.
Four hours a week.
First-Year Russian II
Continuation of first-year Russian. Oral skills, reading and writing. Compulsory attendance.
Prerequisite(s): grade of C or higher in RUSS 1010, or permission of the School.
Four hours a week.
Intensive First-Year Russian
For students with no knowledge of Russian. Oral skills, reading and writing. Compulsory attendance.
Eight hours a week (one term).
Second-Year Russian I
Further study of Russian to reach a more advanced level of proficiency in a range of situations. Equal emphasis on oral and written language. Compulsory attendance.
Prerequisite(s): grade of C or higher in RUSS 1000, RUSS 1020, or permission of the School.
Four hours a week.
Second-Year Russian II
Continuation of second-year Russian. Further study of Russian to reach a more advanced level of proficiency in a range of situations. Equal emphasis on oral and written language. Compulsory attendance.
Prerequisite(s): grade of C or higher in RUSS 2010, or permission of the School.
Four hours a week.
Third-Year Russian I
Further study of Russian to reach a more advanced level, including the ability to handle authentic materials and primary texts required for academic studies. Compulsory attendance.
Prerequisite(s): grade of C or higher in RUSS 2020, RUSS 2200, or permission of the School.
Three hours a week.
Third-Year Russian II
Continuation of third-year Russian. Progress toward a more advanced level, including the ability to handle authentic materials and primary texts required for academic studies. Compulsory attendance.
Prerequisite(s): grade of C or higher in RUSS 3010, or permission of the School.
Three hours a week.
Fourth-Year Russian I
Advanced spoken and written Russian with intensive practice in aural comprehension and speaking in a range of situations and contexts, in reading and in composition in a range of modes and genres. Metalinguistic study. Compulsory attendance.
Prerequisite(s): grade of C or higher in RUSS 3020 or RUSS 3000 (no longer offered), or permission of the School.
Three hours a week.
Fourth-Year Russian II
Continuation of fourth-year Russian. Advanced spoken and written Russian with intensive practice in aural comprehension and speaking in a range of situations and contexts, in reading and in composition in a range of modes and genres. Metalinguistic study. Compulsory attendance.
Prerequisite(s): grade of C or higher in RUSS 4010, or permission of the School.
Three hours a week.
Russian for Social Studies
Russian language skills for translation of modern history and social science texts from Russian into English, with an emphasis on syntax. Compulsory attendance.
Prerequisite(s): permission of the School. Not open to students with native-like Russian proficiency.
Three hours a week.
Russian for Research
Russian language skills for conducting research in modern history and social sciences, with an emphasis on practice and theory of translation from Russian into English. Compulsory attendance.
Prerequisite(s): grade of C in RUSS 4115, or permission of the School. Not open to students with native-like Russian proficiency.
Three hours a week.
Independent Study
Research in a topic in Russian language, literature or linguistics under the supervision of a member of the School.
Independent Study
Research in a topic in Russian language, literature or linguistics under the supervision of a member of the School.
Summer session: some of the courses listed in this Calendar are offered during the summer. Hours and scheduling for summer session courses will differ significantly from those reported in the fall/winter Calendar. To determine the scheduling and hours for summer session classes, consult the class schedule at central.carleton.ca
Not all courses listed are offered in a given year. For an up-to-date statement of course offerings for the current session and to determine the term of offering, consult the class schedule at central.carleton.ca