Beginning Russian SLL-120

in order to communicate effectively within the topics of everyday communication.
After your first semester of Russian you will be able to read and write simple texts in Russian, to perform the following functions:

to introduce yourself;
talk about everyday routine, studies, family;
ask and tell time;
make and respond to invitations;
write greeting cards.

The first year Russian includes conversation sessions that will be scheduled our convenient time whose goal is to train your oral skills and to practice vocabulary.
Textbooks (available in the university bookstore):
Lubensky, Ervin. NACHALO: When in Russia... Book 1. Textbook and tape.
Smorodinskaya, Lubensky. Nachalo: When in Russia... Book 1. Workbook and lab manual.
Samuel Cioran. The General's Daughter (Reader).
If you would like to look at Russian alphabet, click here
If you want to get an idea of Russian Grammar, click here

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SLL-150
Second semester Russian continues the course begun in SLL-120, introducing students to basic Russian vocabulary and grammar. It extends and reviews the material covered in the first semester.
After completing this course, you will be able to perform the following functions:

Read and write texts within topics studied, express your needs, desires, requirements;
make appointments and invitations;
talk on the phone;
go shopping;
ask for information and for clarification in unfamiliar situations;
describe your family and your activities;
speak about yourself and ask about others;
make orders in a restaurant;
speak about your interests and hobbies;
discuss sports

The second semester Russian includes the conversation sessions whose goal is to train your oral skills and to practice vocabulary. of lessons.
Textbooks (available in the university bookstore):
Lubensky, Ervin. NACHALO: When in Russia... Book 1 & 2. Textbook and tape.
Smorodinskaya, Lubensky. Nachalo: When in Russia... Book 1 & 2. Workbook and lab manual.
Samuel Cioran. The General's Daughter (Reader).

See an overview of Russian grammar!