RUS 111Elementary Russian I4
The essentials of Russian grammar, conversation, drill, and reading of elementary texts.
- Subject
- RUS
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- bulletin.wfu.edu
Wake Forest University · Courses
RUS
22 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 112Elementary Russian II4
The essentials of Russian grammar, conversation, drill, and reading of elementary texts. P-RUS 111 or equivalent.
- Subject
- RUS
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- bulletin.wfu.edu
RUS 153Intermediate Russian4
Principles of Russian grammar are reviewed and expanded upon; reading of short prose pieces and materials from the Russian press. P-RUS 112 or equivalent. C-RUS 153L.
- Subject
- RUS
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- bulletin.wfu.edu
RUS 153LIntermediate Russian lab0
C - RUS 153.
- Subject
- RUS
- Credits (min)
- 0
- Credits (max)
- 0
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- bulletin.wfu.edu
RUS 210Russians and Their World3
Introduction to Russian culture and society, with topics ranging from history, religion, art and literature to contemporary Russian popular music, TV and film. Taught in Russian. P-RUS 153 or equivalent.
- Subject
- RUS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- bulletin.wfu.edu
RUS 212Introduction to Russian Literature3
Reading of selected short stories and excerpts from longer works by Russian authors from the 19th century to the present. P-RUS 153 or equivalent.
- Subject
- RUS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- bulletin.wfu.edu
RUS 317Seminar in Russian Literature3
In-depth reading and discussion of shorter works of poetry and prose by the foremost Russian authors from the 19th century to the present. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. P-RUS 210 or 212.
- Subject
- RUS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Repeatable
- May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- bulletin.wfu.edu
RUS 321Conversation and Composition3
Intensive practice in composition and conversation based on contemporary Russian materials. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. P – RUS 210 or 212.
- Subject
- RUS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Repeatable
- May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- bulletin.wfu.edu
RUS 328Practice in Advanced Grammar3
Mastery of Russian declension and conjugation, with special attention to the correct use of reference materials. Syntax of complex and problematic sentences. May be repeated for credit with permission of the instructor. P-RUS 321.
- Subject
- RUS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Repeatable
- May be repeated for credit with permission of the instructor.
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- bulletin.wfu.edu
RUS 330Structure of Russian3
The linguistic tools of phonetics, phonemics, and morphophonemics are explained and applied to modern Russian. Emphasis on the study of roots and word formation. Combined Bulletin 2026-2027 197
- Subject
- RUS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- bulletin.wfu.edu
RUS 332The History of Russian Language3
The evolution of Russian from Common Slavic to the modern language; theory of linguistic reconstruction and the Indo-European family; readings from selected Old East Slavic texts. P-RUS 321 and prerequisite override required.
- Subject
- RUS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- bulletin.wfu.edu
RUS 335Russian Culture and Civilization3
Survey of Russian culture and civilization with emphasis on contemporary events, politics, and music and art. Conducted in Russian. Offered spring. P-RUS 321 or prerequisite override required.
- Subject
- RUS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- bulletin.wfu.edu
RUS 340Seminar in Translation3
Advanced work in English-to-Russian and Russian-to-English translation. P-RUS 321 and prerequisite override required.
- Subject
- RUS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- bulletin.wfu.edu
RUS 341Russian Literature in Translation3
Reading and discussion of selected works from Russian literature in English translation by such writers as Gogol, Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, Bulgakov, and Solzhenitsyn. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. (D)
- Subject
- RUS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Repeatable
- May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- bulletin.wfu.edu
RUS 345Special Topics in Russian3
P-RUS 321 and rerequisite override required.
- Subject
- RUS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- bulletin.wfu.edu
RUS 354Language of the Russian Press and Mass Media3
Readings from Russian newspapers, magazines and the Internet, as well as exposure to Russian television and radio broadcasts. Emphasis is on improving reading and listening skills and vocabulary acquisition. P-RUS 212 or 210 or prerequisite override required.
- Subject
- RUS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- bulletin.wfu.edu
RUS 365Russia Today: Contemporary Russian Culture and Society3
Traces the development of post-Soviet Russian culture and society through key texts by contemporary Russophone writers and filmmakers. Taught in English. (D, EI)
- Subject
- RUS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- bulletin.wfu.edu
RUS 366Dostoevsky and the Limits of Language: From Novel to Neural
Net. (3 h) Introduces Dostoevsky’s novels in translation while examining language’s role in shaping thought and morality. Students compare Dostoevsky’s vision of dialogic truth with the philosophy of language underlying large language models. Taught in English. (D, EI)
- Subject
- RUS
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- bulletin.wfu.edu
RUS 370Individual Study1.5-3
Study in language or literature beyond the RUS 210-212 level. May be repeated for credit. P-RUS 212 or 210.
- Subject
- RUS
- Credits (min)
- 1.5
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Repeatable
- May be repeated for credit.
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- bulletin.wfu.edu
RUS 387Honors in Russian2.5
Conference course in Russian literature or culture. A major research paper is required. Designed for candidates for departmental honors.
- Subject
- RUS
- Credits (min)
- 2.5
- Credits (max)
- 2.5
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- bulletin.wfu.edu
RUS 388Honors in Russian2.5
Conference course in Russian literature or culture. A major research paper is required. Designed for candidates for departmental honors.
- Subject
- RUS
- Credits (min)
- 2.5
- Credits (max)
- 2.5
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- bulletin.wfu.edu
RUS 394Slavic Myths, Legends, and Fairy Tales3
Traces the evolution of Slavic myths, fairy tales, and legends across centuries and genres, from epic poetry to magic tales and urban legends. Students explore cross-cultural exchanges with Turkic, Central Asian, Siberian, and other Eastern European traditions. Taught in English. (D, EI,
- Subject
- RUS
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- bulletin.wfu.edu
Source: Wake Forest University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61