120 Humanities Office Building II; (949) 824-5433
Lynn Mally, Director
Faculty
Guy de Mallac, Ph.D. Cornell University, Professor Emeritus of Russian (modern Russian literature, peace studies, philosophy of nonviolence, Tolstoy's thought, Gandhi's thought, religious studies, Russian intellectual thought, Pasternak's life and work)
Michael A. Green, Ph.D. University of California, Los Angeles, Professor Emeritus of Russian (eighteenth-century Russian theatre and literary theory, Pushkin, Chekhov, Kuzmin, Russian Symbolist theater, cabaret theatre, Russian literature and theater of the 1920s)
Victorina Lefebvre, Ph.D. Lomonosov Moscow State University, Lecturer (methods of teaching, comparative study of Western and Soviet culture, Russian language and literature)
Lynn Mally, Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley, Director of the Curriculum in Russian and Associate Professor of History (modern Russian and Soviet history)
During the twentieth century, Russia has become one of the world's dominant political, cultural, and economic entities. Due to the peculiar relationship of antagonism that has existed between Russia and the United States through most of this century, most career possibilities using Russian in this country have been in government, and specifically in the foreign policy, national security, intelligence, and defense establishments.
In recent years, the relationship of antagonism has ended, but Russia's importance in the world has not been essentially altered. While the demand for specialists in various sectors of government has eased, relationships between our countries at other levels of society are growing more active and business opportunities are exciting and rewarding. Other areas in which the need for Russian language competence is evident right now include trade, environmental protection, social services, law, medicine, and technology.
All students in Russian language courses are encouraged to take part in the University's Education Abroad Program and spend a portion of their junior or senior year studying in Russia. Additional information is available in the Center for International Education section of this Catalogue.
1A-B-C Fundamentals of the Russian Language (5-5-5) F, W, S. Focuses on reading, comprehension, basic composition, and conversation skills, and gives the student an initial exposure to the Russian cultural scene.
2A-B-C Second-Year Language Study (5-5-5) F, W, S. Students read simple passages from contemporary Russian literary texts and newspapers. Development of oral skills and exposure to Russian culture continue. Prerequisites: Russian 1A-B-C. (2A: VI)
3 Russian Conversation (2) F, W, S. Enables students to engage more easily in everyday activities using the Russian language. Discussions based on articles from Russian periodicals and on selected texts as well as on Russian radio and television broadcasts. Eligible students at all levels encouraged to enroll. Prerequisite: Russian 1C or consent of instructor. May be taken for credit six times.
50 Russian Culture (4) F, W, S. Study of varied topics in Russian culture, area studies, and society, both in the present and in historical perspective. Topics are not normally repeated for a two-year period. May be taken four times for credit as topics vary. (IV, VII-B)
99 Special Studies Russian (1 to 5). Prerequisite: consultation with instructor necessary prior to enrollment.
100A-B-C Third-Year Language Study (4-4-4) F, W, S. Continuation of second-year program, with emphasis on grammar review, development of oral and written composition skills, and reading comprehension. Prerequisite: Russian 2C or consent of instructor. (VII-B)
101A-B-C Fourth-Year Language Study (4-4-4) F, W, S. Advanced study of Russian. Aim is to enhance comprehension and develop vocabulary at the conceptual level of oral and written exposition. Reading and analysis of literary and nonliterary texts; advanced study of morphology, syntax, and stylistics; exploration of translation techniques. Prerequisite: Russian 100C. Open to qualified nonmajors by consent of instructor. (VII-B)
150 Russian Realist Novel: Dostoevsky and Tolstoy (4) F. Introduces students to selected masterworks by Russia's most widely famous authors. The texts are studied in their historical, formal, and philosophical dimensions; instruction is by lecture and discussion Requirements include short papers and a final examination. Taught in English. Prerequisite: satisfactory completion of the lower-division writing requirement. (VII-B)
151 Classics of Russian Literature (4). Employs a variety of approaches--historical, sociological, formalist, comparativist--to illuminate one of the world's great bodies of writing. Among writers whose work and thought examined are Pushkin, Lermontov, Gogol, Belyi, Bulgakov, Turgenev, Grekova. Taught in English. Prerequisite: satisfactory completion of the lower-division writing requirement. May be taken two times for credit as topics vary. (VII-B)
152 Soviet Russian Literature (4) S. Examination of novels and short stories by Russian writers of the Soviet period; topics may include examples of Socialist Realism, dissident and emigre literature, literature of the Thaw and Perestroika. Relevant social and political contexts are discussed. Taught in English. Prerequisite: satisfactory completion of the lower-division writing requirement. (VII-B)
191 Proseminar in Reading Russian Sources (4) F. Intensive training in reading original scholarly texts in Russian. Emphasis on developing reading speed and efficiency. Required for Russian majors in preparation for Russian 192 and 193. Prerequisite: Russian 100C or consent of instructor. May be taken for credit two times as topics vary.
192 Seminar in Advanced Russian Studies (4) W. Students explore range of topics in Russian culture and area studies through independent reading, oral presentations, and discussion. Instructor provides basic bibliography. Conducted in Russian. Prerequisite: Russian 101A and 191 or consent of instructor. May be taken for credit two times as topics vary.
193 Undergraduate Research in Russian Studies (4) S. Independent research in a carefully defined topic of Russian culture or area studies under individual direction of faculty member or members. Normally involves substantive work with Russian language sources or field work in Russian and results in extensive written report summarizing research and results. Prerequisites: Russian 101B, 191, and 192.
195A-B-C Research Internship (4-4-4) F, W, S. Year-long commitment to assist in a faculty-originated research project, either in the Program in Russian or outside of it, in research directly concerned with Russia or Russian culture or society and utilizing the Russian language. Prerequisite: Russian 100C or consent of instructor.
198 Directed Group Study (4) F, W, S. Group independent study under direct faculty supervision. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May be taken two times for credit.
199 Independent Study (1 to 4) F, W, S. Independent study under direct faculty supervision. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May be taken two times for credit.
