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16 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 101Elementary Russian I3

Fundamentals of Russian language. Intensive practice in speaking, listening, reading, and writing to develop novice-level communication skills. Introduction to Russian culture through film and multimedia. No previous knowledge of Russian is required.

Subject
RUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027-undergraduate
Source
catalog.wcupa.edu
RUS 102Elementary Russian II3

Continuation of the fundamentals of Russian language. Intensive practice in speaking, listening, reading, and writing to develop novice-level communication skills. Introduction to Russian culture through film and multimedia. Must satisfy specified PREREQ or pass language placement exam. RUS 102 Prerequisite: Successful completion of RUS 101.

Subject
RUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027-undergraduate
Source
catalog.wcupa.edu
RUS 103Intensive Elementary Russian I-II6

Fundamentals of Russian language. Intensive practice in speaking, listening, reading, and writing to develop basic communication skills. This accelerated course meets five days per week and completes the 101-102 elementary sequence in a single semester. Introduction to Russian culture through film and multimedia. No previous knowledge of Russian is required. Gen Ed Attribute: Global Awareness Pathway

Subject
RUS
Credits (min)
6
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027-undergraduate
Source
catalog.wcupa.edu
RUS 199Russian Transfer Credits1-10

Transfer Credits

Subject
RUS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
10
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027-undergraduate
Source
catalog.wcupa.edu
RUS 201Intermediate Russian I3

Review and refinement of communicative skills through the continuing study of grammatical structures and vocabulary expansion to develop intermediate-level proficiency skills. Composition and conversation based on writings of intermediate difficulty and film sources. Continuing study of Russian culture through film and multimedia. Must satisfy specified PREREQ or pass language placement exam. RUS 201 Prerequisite: Successful completion of RUS 102 or RUS 103.

Subject
RUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027-undergraduate
Source
catalog.wcupa.edu
RUS 202Intermediate Russian II3

Continuation of the review and refinement of communicative skills through the continuing study of grammatical structures and vocabulary expansion to develop intermediate-level proficiency skills. Composition and conversation based on writings of intermediate difficulty and film sources. Continuing study of Russian culture through film and multimedia. Must satisfy specified PREREQ or pass language placement exam. RUS 202 Prerequisite: Successful completion of RUS 201. t RUS 203. Intensive Intermediate Russian II. 6 Credits. Reinforcement and refinement of communicative skills through the continuing study and review of grammatical structures.Continuing study of Russian culture and life through film and multimedia. Course meets five days per week and completes the 201-202 sequence in a single semester. Must satisfy specified PREREQ or pass language placement exam. RUS 203 Prerequisite: Successful completion of RUS 102 or RUS 103.

Subject
RUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027-undergraduate
Source
catalog.wcupa.edu
RUS 203Intensive Intermediate Russian II6

Reinforcement and refinement of communicative skills through the continuing study and review of grammatical structures.Continuing study of Russian culture and life through film and multimedia. Course meets five days per week and completes the 201-202 sequence in a single semester. Must satisfy specified PREREQ or pass language placement exam.

Subject
RUS
Credits (min)
6
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027-undergraduate
Source
catalog.wcupa.edu
RUS 301Advanced Grammar and Composition I3

The more complex grammatical and syntactical structures of the language, with particular attention to stylistics. Practice in writing compositions on a more advanced level, with emphasis on current usage. Russian culture through readings in the original. Must satisfy specified PREREQ or pass language placement exam. RUS 301 Prerequisite: Successful completion of RUS 202 or RUS 203, with minimum grades of D-.

Subject
RUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027-undergraduate
Source
catalog.wcupa.edu
RUS 302Advanced Grammar and Composition II3

Further development of the more complex grammatical and syntactical structures of the language, with particular attention to stylistics. Practice in writing compositions on a more advanced level, with emphasis on current usage. Russian culture through readings in the original. Must satisfy specified PREREQ or pass language placement exam. RUS 302 Prerequisite: Successful completion of RUS 202 or RUS 203, with minimum grades of D-.

Subject
RUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027-undergraduate
Source
catalog.wcupa.edu
RUS 303Advanced Readings in Russian Literature3

Russian literature in the original is read and analyzed. Russian culture through authentic readings. RUS 303 Prerequisite: Successful completion of RUS 202 or RUS 203, with minimum grades of D-.

Subject
RUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027-undergraduate
Source
catalog.wcupa.edu
RUS 305Russian Civilization I3

(In Russian) A study of the cultural, philosophical, religious, political, and artistic contributions of Russia. RUS 305 Prerequisite: Successful completion of RUS 202 or RUS 203, with minimum grades of D-.

Subject
RUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027-undergraduate
Source
catalog.wcupa.edu
RUS 401The Russian Novel3

The Russian novel and literary trends of the 19th and 20th centuries. RUS 401 Prerequisite: Successful completion of RUS 301 or RUS 302, with minimum grades of D-.

Subject
RUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027-undergraduate
Source
catalog.wcupa.edu
RUS 402The Russian Drama3

Work with theatrical texts in the original to build oral proficiency. Works of the major dramatists of the 19th and 20th centuries. RUS 402 Prerequisite: Successful completion of RUS 301 or RUS 302.

Subject
RUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027-undergraduate
Source
catalog.wcupa.edu
RUS 408Advanced Oral Russian II3

Active work in the oral use of language and phonetics to develop proficiency in listening comprehension and speaking in real life situations. Work with contemporary Russian film and music resources. RUS 408 Prerequisite: Successful completion of RUS 301 or RUS 302, with minimum grades of D-.

Subject
RUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027-undergraduate
Source
catalog.wcupa.edu
RUS 411Seminar in Russian3

Independent study and research for upper-division students. Topics announced annually by the Russian faculty. Repeatable for credit. 2026-2027 CATALOG - UNDERGRADUATE

Subject
RUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027-undergraduate
Source
catalog.wcupa.edu
RUS 412Seminar in Russian3

Independent study and research for upper-division students. Topics announced annually by the Russian faculty. Repeatable for credit.

Subject
RUS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027-undergraduate
Source
catalog.wcupa.edu

Source: West Chester University of Pennsylvania's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59