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36 courses with the subject RUS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

RUS 101Russian I4

Introductory proficiency-based course which prepares students to understand, speak, read, and write in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Russian. No prior experience or admission by placement testing. Students cannot enroll in RUS 101 after earning credit for RUS 102, RUS 201, RUS 202, or higher.

Subject
RUS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
RUS 102Russian II4

Continuing proficiency-based course which develops communicative abilities in speaking, listening, reading, in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Russian. Students cannot enroll in RUS 102 after earning credit for RUS 201, RUS 202, or higher.

Subject
RUS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
RUS 180International Course1-12

Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.

Subject
RUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
12
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
RUS 200Selected Topics1-6

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Subject
RUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
RUS 201Russian III4

Continuing proficiency-based course which refines and expands previously acquired linguistic skills in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Russian. Students cannot enroll in RUS 201 after earning credit for RUS 202 or higher.

Subject
RUS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
RUS 202Russian IV4

Continuing proficiency-based course which further refines and expands linguistic skills in culturally authentic contexts. Incorporates reading, discussing, and analyzing texts as a basis for the expression and interpretation of meaning. Conducted in Russian. Students cannot enroll in RUS 202 after earning credit for a course higher than RUS 202.

Subject
RUS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
RUS 280International Course1-6

Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.

Subject
RUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
RUS 290Independent Study1-6

Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.

Subject
RUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
RUS 300Selected Topics1-6

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Subject
RUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
RUS 301Reading and Composition3

Reading, comprehension, oral and written composition, structure, and usage at the advanced intermediate level.

Subject
RUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
RUS 302Reading and Composition3

Reading, comprehension, oral and written composition, structure, and usage at the advanced intermediate level.

Subject
RUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
RUS 320Contemporary Russian Media3

Using contemporary newspapers, journals, web sites, news broadcasts, and video segments, this course will teach the development of fundamental reading/translation and aural/oral skills.

Subject
RUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
RUS 331Russian Culture Through Fiction and Film3

Documentary films and readings of short fiction. Elements of Russian culture and provides an understanding of Russian national identity as it has developed from Kievan Russian to the present day.

Subject
RUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
RUS 332Russian Fairy Tales and Folklore3

The history and development of fairy tales in Russia. Begins with oral tales, influenced by early folklore and pagan rituals, and progresses through literary fairy tales and film versions.

Subject
RUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
RUS 351Introduction to Russian Literature3

Masterpieces of Russian literature. Conducted in Russian.

Subject
RUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
RUS 352Introduction to Russian Literature3

Masterpieces of Russian literature. Conducted in Russian.

Subject
RUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
RUS 361Russian Literary Film Adaptations3

Study of film adaptations of Russian literary classics.

Subject
RUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
RUS 362Russia Today3

Using scholarly texts, newspapers, blogs, digital audio, film, recent literature, and web videos, we will investigate topics that define contemporary Russia and make it seem familiar yet different to us in the West.

Subject
RUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
RUS 363Revolution and the Avant-garde in Russia3

Russian avant-garde response to the 1917 Revolution. Literary, artistic, cinematic responses from 1917 to 1932. Includes original research in Bird Library's Special Collections.

Subject
RUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
RUS 364Russian Food Culture and History3

Study of the history and culture of food, flavors, and drink in Russia.

Subject
RUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
RUS 365Russian Short Stories3

The genre of the Russian short story from the 19th through the 21st centuries. Historical and cultural contexts. Themes, structure, stylistics, inter-textuality, and translation.

Subject
RUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
RUS 366Russian Dystopian Fiction3

The genre of Russian dystopia from the 19th through the 21st centuries. Historical and cultural contexts.

Subject
RUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
RUS 380International Course1-12

Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.

Subject
RUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
12
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
RUS 400Selected Topics1-6

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Subject
RUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
RUS 405Advanced Structure and Usage3

Practice in idiomatic usage, analysis of syntax, phonology, morphology. Required of Russian majors.

Subject
RUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
RUS 406History of the Russian Language3

Exploration of topics pertaining to Russian language development from Pre-Indo European period up through the contemporary period.

Subject
RUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
RUS 412Political Russian3

Expand vocabulary and grammatical skills to permit the student to carry on more complex conversation in authentic situations, express opinion, argue and hypothesize. Acquire essential knowledge of contemporary Russian society, history and culture.

Subject
RUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
RUS 415Famous Russians3

Exploration of biographies of famous Russians, and examination of topics pertaining to their achievements, as well as relevant histories.

Subject
RUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
RUS 422Business Russian3

Learn common business vocabulary, practice conversation and conduct research on business related topics. Further develop the basic skills and knowledge of Russian business language and culture introduced earlier in different courses.

Subject
RUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
RUS 470Experience Credit1-3

Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.

Subject
RUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
RUS 480International Course1-6

Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.

Subject
RUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
RUS 490Independent Study1-6

In-depth exploration of a problem or problems. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor or instructors and the department.

Subject
RUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
RUS 499Honors Capstone Project1-3

Completion of an Honors Capstone Project under the supervision of a faculty member.

Subject
RUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
RUS 590Independent Study1-6

Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.

Subject
RUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
RUS 620Language Training in Preparation for Research Using Russian3

Language training to prepare students to conduct research in areas that require knowledge of Russian.

Subject
RUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu
RUS 690Independent Study1-6

Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.

Subject
RUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 SU Undergraduate Course Catalog
Source
coursecatalog.syracuse.edu

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