Welcome to the Russian Program
This site is designed to provide information on the SFSU Russian Program and offer links to sites that may be of interest to faculty and students, and anyone else interested in Russia , Eastern Europe and Eurasia . Our intent is to provide a guide, or at least a spool of Ariadne's thread, to orient our visitors as they search the cyber labyrinth. We invite you to make suggestions or send comments to russian@sfsu.edu.
Why study Russian at SFSU?
The Russian Program at SFSU has been in existence for more than 50 years, since 1953. The Program offers courses in language acquisition, culture and literature. We offer exceptional opportunities for language study in small classes supported by cutting edge technology in the newly refurbished Multi Media Language Lab, and effective, enthusiastic personalized instruction. The Program at SFSU also offers opportunities to join our Russian club, and participate in outings to Russian restaurants, view Russian films, attend social events organized by the Russian Program on campus and in the Russian Community. Extensive opportunities are available for exchange with conversation partners. Even without a formal arrangement, everything you learn in the classroom becomes current currency on the streets of San Francisco, a city with a highly visible Russian presence.
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Russian Courses Spring 2011
Spring 2011 is a great semester to further explore Russian language, literature and culture in either authentic Russian or in English translation. Please note that all the 300 and up course series serve as electives for the minor.
In spring the Russian Program offers 4 courses:
* Russ 101 First Semester Russian (5) GE Daily 10:10-11:00 Tkachov/ Kristal
* Russ 102 Second Semester Russian (5) GE Daily 11:10-12:00 Tkachov/ Kristal
* Russ 306* Russian Conversation and Composition (3) GE TTH 12:35-13:50 Kristal
Developing a greater ease with the spoken language and ability to use the language effectively for purposes of practical communication. Grammatical structures needed for effective communication will be reviewed. Prerequisite: Russ 102 or consent of instructor
* RUSS 615/815* The Russian Avant-Garde (3) HANSON T 16.10-18.55
Creativity in Russian literature, arts, cinema, society between 1905-1930 in context of Russian traditions and Western European parallels. Taught in English.
* Serves as elective for the minor
To take the Russian placement test, please contact the SFSU Foreign Language Lab www.fllab.sfsu.edu
Russian Program Contacts:
Svetlana Kristal (415) 338-2228 skristal@sfsu.edu
Natalia Tkachov (415) 338-7452 ntkachov@sfsu.edu
Krista Hanson (415) 338-2228 klhanson@sfsu.edu
