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Course 21G: Global Languages |
 | | | Taught in English | | | Chinese | | | Less Commonly Taught Languages (LCTLs) | | | French | | | German | | | Japanese | | | Portuguese | | | Russian | | |
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Russian21G.600 Russian I Intensive
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(Subject meets with 21G.650) Prereq: None Units: 4-0-8 Credit cannot also be received for 21G.611, 21G.631 
Intensive version of Russian I offered during the IAP term. Emphasizes the development of communicative and cultural competence, as well as mastery of the foundations of Russian grammar and vocabulary. Using video, internet resources, and varied cultural materials, students work on developing speaking, reading, and writing skills. Conducted in both Russian and English. Designed for students with no knowledge of Russian. Limited to 18 for pedagogical reasons. Staff 21G.611 Russian I (Hybrid)
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(Subject meets with 21G.631) Prereq: None Units: 3-0-9 Credit cannot also be received for 21G.600, 21G.631, 21G.650 URL: https://languages.mit.edu/language-placement-proficiency/  Lecture: MWF4 (16-668)
Emphasizes the development of communicative and cultural competence, as well as mastery of the foundations of Russian grammar and vocabulary. Using video, internet resources, and varied cultural materials, students work on developing speaking, reading, and writing skills. Conducted in both Russian and English. Designed for students with no knowledge of Russian. Combines in-person and remote instruction. Limited to 18. S. Verba No textbook information available 21G.631 Russian I (Hybrid)
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(Subject meets with 21G.611) Prereq: None Units: 3-0-9 Credit cannot also be received for 21G.600, 21G.611, 21G.650 Lecture: MWF4 (16-668)
Emphasizes the development of communicative and cultural competence, as well as mastery of the foundations of Russian grammar and vocabulary. Using video, internet resources, and varied cultural materials, students work on developing speaking, reading, and writing skills. Conducted in both Russian and English. Designed for students with no knowledge of Russian. Combines in-person and remote instruction. Limited to 18 for pedagogical reasons. Staff No textbook information available 21G.650 Russian I Intensive
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(Subject meets with 21G.600) Prereq: None Units: 4-0-8 Credit cannot also be received for 21G.611, 21G.631
Intensive version of Russian I offered during the IAP term. Emphasizes the development of communicative and cultural competence, as well as mastery of the foundations of Russian grammar and vocabulary. Using video, internet resources, and varied cultural materials, students work on developing speaking, reading, and writing skills. Conducted in both Russian and English. Designed for students with no knowledge of Russian. Limited to 18 for pedagogical reasons. Staff 21G.612 Russian II (Hybrid)
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(Subject meets with 21G.632) Prereq: 21G.611 or permission of instructor Units: 3-0-9
Continuing instruction in Russian language and culture with emphasis on acquisition of vocabulary and grammatical concepts through active communication. Aims to achieve simultaneous progression of four skills — listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Provides exposure to the language via a video program, internet resources, and literary texts that are integrated in grammar instruction and conversation tasks. Combines in-person and remote instruction. Limited to 18. M. Khotimsky 21G.613 Russian III (Hybrid)
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(Subject meets with 21G.633) Prereq: 21G.612 or permission of instructor Units: 3-0-9 Lecture: MWF4 (16-676)
Continuing instruction in Russian language and culture with emphasis on acquisition of vocabulary and grammatical concepts through active communication. Aims to achieve simultaneous progression of four skills ? listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Develops communicative skills necessary for personal and professional interaction in a Russian-language environment. Provides exposure to the language via films, internet resources, and literary texts that are integrated in grammar instruction and conversation tasks. Combines in-person and remote instruction. Limited to 18. M. Khotimsky No textbook information available 21G.S63 Special Subject: Russian III
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Experimental version of 21G.613, which offers a combination of in-person and remote instruction. Aims to achieve simultaneous progression of four skills — listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Includes comprehensive review and expansion of grammar and vocabulary. Examines adapted and authentic literary texts, media resources, and film. Develops communicative skills necessary for personal and professional interaction in a Russian-language environment. Licensed for Fall 2024 by the Committee on Curricula. Limited to 18 for pedagogical reasons. Staff 21G.614 Russian IV (Hybrid)
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(Subject meets with 21G.634) Prereq: 21G.613 or permission of instructor Units: 3-0-9
Aims to achieve simultaneous progression of four skills — listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Includes comprehensive review and expansion of grammar and vocabulary. Examines adapted and authentic literary texts, media resources, and film. Develops communicative skills necessary for personal and professional interaction in a Russian-language environment. Explores culture and traditions of several countries where Russian is spoken as a second language. Combines in-person and remote instruction. Limited to 18 for pedagogical reasons. Staff 21G.634 Russian IV (Hybrid)
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(Subject meets with 21G.614) Prereq: 21G.633 or permission of instructor Units: 3-0-9
Aims to achieve simultaneous progression of four skills — listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Includes comprehensive review and expansion of grammar and vocabulary. Examines adapted and authentic literary texts, media resources, and film. Develops communicative skills necessary for personal and professional interaction in a Russian-language environment. Explores culture and traditions of several countries where Russian is spoken as a second language. Combines in-person and remote instruction. For undergraduate credit, see 21G.614. Limited to 18 for pedagogical reasons. Staff 21G.615 Russian V: Russian for STEM
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Prereq: 21G.614 or permission of instructor Units: 3-0-9
Explores historical contributions of Russian scientists and inventors in a global perspective. Focuses on developing advanced-level reading, speaking, and writing skills through discussing problems in technology and society, such as the history of the space race, development of internet technologies, environmental issues, and the global pandemic. Students participate in class debates and discussions and create a final presentation on a topic of professional interest. Course materials combine articles, book excerpts, films, interviews, and project-based tasks. Taught in Russian. Open to advanced students of Russian and heritage speakers. Limited to 18. M. Khotimsky 21G.616 Advanced Russian: Explorations in Russian Culture, Society, and Media
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Prereq: 21G.614 or permission of instructor Units: 3-0-9 URL: https://languages.mit.edu/language-placement-proficiency/ Lecture: MWF3 (16-676)
Advanced work to further develop oral and written communication skills in Russian. Explores various topics in print and digital media, film, society, and culture focusing on Russian-speaking communities in different countries. Engages students in cross-cultural comparisons and offers an opportunity to interact with native speakers through guest visits and interviews. Focuses on developing higher-level vocabulary, listening, speaking, and writing skills. Taught in Russian. Topics vary term to term. Open to advanced students of Russian and heritage speakers. Limited to 18. M. Khotimsky No textbook information available 21G.617 Advanced Russian: Exploration of Regional Cultures Through Art
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Prereq: 21G.614 or permission of instructor Units: 3-0-9
Develops advanced interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational language skill through exploration of various non-Slavic regions of Russia. Examines the legacy of imperialism and political repressions of the Soviet era, and explores the role of music and visual arts in preserving the traditions and cultural heritage of indigenous populations. Introduces historical and contemporary figures in art, music, and literature. Incorporates conversations with artists, scholars, and culture preservation activists. Students select a region for in-depth exploration of visual arts and music and create an interpretive multimedia project to represent its art and culture. Taught in Russian. Enrollment limited to 18 for pedagogical reasons. Staff 21G.618 Introduction to the Classics of Russian Literature - Russian Language Option
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(Subject meets with 21G.077[J], 21L.490[J]) Prereq: 21G.614 or permission of instructor Units: 3-0-10
Explores the works of classical Russian writers of the 19th and 20th centuries, including stories and novels by Pushkin, Gogol, Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, Chekhov, Bunin, Nabokov, Platonov, and others. Focuses on their approaches to portraying self and society, and on literary responses to fundamental ethical and philosophical questions about justice, freedom, free will, fate, love, loyalty, betrayal, and forgiveness. Taught in English with additional readings and a short writing project in Russian. M. Khotimsky |
| | | Taught in English | | | Chinese | | | Less Commonly Taught Languages (LCTLs) | | | French | | | German | | | Japanese | | | Portuguese | | | Russian | | |
| | | Korean | | | Arabic | | | Spanish & Special Subjects | | | |
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