Russian
21G.600 Russian I Intensive
(New)
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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 (56-162)
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)
(New)
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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
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
21G.650 Russian I Intensive
(New)
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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.S61 Special Subject: Russian I
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Prereq: None
Units: 3-0-9
TBA.
Experimental version of 21G.611, which offers a combination of in-person and remote instruction. Aims to achieve simultaneous progression of four skills — listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasizes the development of communicative and cultural competence, as well as mastering the foundations of Russian grammar and vocabulary. Conducted in both Russian and English. Designed for students with no knowledge of Russian. Licensed for Fall 2024 by the Committee on Curricula. Limited to 18 for pedagogical reasons.
S. Verba
No textbook information available
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
Credit cannot also be received for 21G.S62
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.S62 Special Subject: Russian II
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Prereq: 21G.611 or permission of instructor
Units: 3-0-9
Credit cannot also be received for 21G.612
Experimental version of 21G.612, which offers a combination of in-person and remote instruction. Aims to achieve simultaneous progression of four skills — listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Continuing instruction in Russian language and culture with emphasis on acquisition of vocabulary and grammatical concepts through active communication. Provides exposure to the language via a video program, internet resources, and literary texts that are integrated in grammar instruction and conversation tasks. Licensed for Spring 2024 by the Committee on Curricula. Limited to 18 for pedagogical reasons.
Staff
21G.613 Russian III (Hybrid)
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(Subject meets with 21G.633)
Prereq: 21G.612 and permission of instructor
Units: 3-0-9
Credit cannot also be received for 21G.S63
URL: https://languages.mit.edu/language-placement-proficiency/
Lecture: MWF4 (14N-221)
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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Prereq: 21G.612 or permission of instructor
Units: 3-0-9
Credit cannot also be received for 21G.613
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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Not offered regularly; consult department
(Subject meets with 21G.634)
Prereq: 21G.613 and permission of instructor
Units: 3-0-9
Credit cannot also be received for 21G.S64
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.S64 Special Subject: Russian IV
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Prereq: None
Units: 3-0-9
Credit cannot also be received for 21G.614, 21G.634
Experimental version of 21G.614, which offers a combination of in-person and remote instruction. Aims to achieve simultaneous progression of four skills — listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Includes a comprehensive review of grammar with an emphasis on more complex communicative topics in personal and professional contexts. Reading and writing skills developed through study of various topics in Russian culture and society. Uses a variety of authentic literary and non-fiction texts, media resources, and film. Licensed for Spring 2024 by the Committee on Curricula. 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 (14N-221)
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.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
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