RUSS 0111 - THE SOUNDS OF RUSSIAN

Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
Long Description This one-credit course is designed for learners of Russian language at any level of study who seek to improve their pronunciation and listening comprehension. Students will study the articulation and methods of transcription of the sounds (phonemes) of the Russian language. In addition to a detailed study of the consonant and vowel sounds of Russian, students will also examine other topics in phonetics such as intonation and prosody and a selection of regional pronunciation features and sounds that are undergoing change in modern Russian pronunciation. Each weekly class will cover one concrete topic in pronunciation for theoretical understanding and practical application and include guided "ear training" or listening comprehension practice focused on the features covered.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Seminar
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: Any course from RUSS (0101 - 0299), or RUSS (0400 - 0499), or RUSS (1400-1499), or department consent

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