• 0210 Beginning Intensive Russian
• 0211 Beginning Intensive Russian Pitt/Moscow
• 0220 Intermediate Intensive Russian
• 0221 Intermediate Intensive Russian Pitt/Moscow
• 0230 Advanced Intensive Russian
• 0231 Advanced Intensive Russian Pitt/Moscow
• 0240 Fourth-Year Intensive Russian
• 0241 Fourth-Year Intensive Russian Pitt/Moscow

0210 Beginning Intensive Russian

1. A thorough introduction to the basic categories of Russian pronunciation, grammar, and syntax. A rigorous treatment of the sound and writing systems is followed by gender, number, case, tense, and aspect. Nominative, accusative, prepositional, and dative case of nouns and verbs are presented. Emphasis is placed on communicative competence ' active use of new structures in reading, dialogues, free conversation, listening comprehension. This first-year course is equivalent to Russian 0010 and 0020. This course is offered in the summer only as part of the Summer Intensive Russian Language Program. The 2005 Summer Russian Institute will take place on the Pitt campus during the period: June 6-July 29, 2005 (8 weeks). Students may also opt to enroll in our Pitt/Moscow 5+5 (five weeks in Pittsburgh and five weeks in Moscow). See the description for Russian 0211). Applications accepted on a rolling basis; space is limited. Scholarship aid is available; all participants pay in-state tuition. The Summer Intensive Russian Program, attracting students from all over the United States and Canada, will consist of intensive, five-hours-a-day instruction in a carefully maintained all-Russian environment, allowing students to make the greatest possible progress in Russian during the time available. Cultural and social activities, including lectures, discussion groups, and performances will supplement classroom learning. A Russian-only rule is enforced during specific hours. Weekends will be free. Students will complete the equivalent of an entire year of college-level Russian during the eight-week program. Students should not register for this course without making formal application to the institute. Applications and scholarship information are available from the Department of Slavic Languages & Literatures administrative office, 1417 Cathedral of Learning, 412-624-5906 or on the web at http://sli.slavic.pitt.edu. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; space is limited. Over 95% of applicants last year received partial or full scholarships. Scholarship application deadline: March 21, 2005
2. Prerequisites: none
3. N/A
4. Expected class size: limited to 12
5. This course is offered in the summer only as part of the Summer Intensive Russian Language Program. The 2003 Summer Russian Institute will take place on the Pitt campus during the period: June 09 - August 02, 2003 (8 weeks). Students may also opt to enroll in our Pitt/Moscow 4+5 (four weeks in Pittsburgh and five weeks in Moscow. See the description for Russian 0211). Applications accepted on a rolling basis; space is limited. Scholarship aid is available; all participants pay in-state tuition. The Summer Intensive Russian Program, attracting students from all over the United States and Canada, will consist of intensive, five-hours-a-day instruction in a carefully maintained all-Russian environment, allowing students to make the greatest possible progress in Russian during the time available. Cultural and social activities, including lectures, discussion groups, and performances will supplement classroom learning. A Russian-only rule is enforced during specific hours. Weekends will be free. Students will complete the equivalent of an entire year of college-level Russian during the eight-week program.
6. PLEASE NOTE: Student should not register for these courses without making formal application to the institute.

0211 Beginning Intensive Russian Pitt/Moscow

1. This course covers all material mentioned in the description for Russian 0210, the difference being that students spend the first five weeks in Pittsburgh, followed by five weeks in Moscow at Moscow State University (four weeks in class and one week of travel). Applications and scholarship information are available from the Department of Slavic Languages & Literatures administrative office, 1417 Cathedral of Learning, 412-624-5906 or on the web at http://sli.slavic.pitt.edu. Application deadline is March 21, 2005.
2. No prerequisites.
3. N/A
4. Class size is limited to 12.
5. See Russian 0210
6. See Russian 0210

0220 Intermediate Intensive Russian

1. A rigorous presentation of the basic uses of all nominal and verbal categories: declensions of nouns and adjectives in all cases, singular and plural, deepening the knowledge of aspect uses, verbs of motion, conditional sentences, imperatives, indefinite pronouns, comparison of adjectives, time expressions, prepositional phrases. Attention paid to phraseology on both oral and written levels. Introduction to participles and verbal adverbs. Great emphasis is placed on developing fluency in conversation. This second-year Russian course is equivalent to Russian 0030 and 0040. This course is offered in the summer only as part of the Summer Intensive Russian Language Program. The 2005 Summer Russian Institute will take place on the Pitt campus during the period: June 6-July 29, 2005 (8 weeks). Applications accepted on a rolling basis; space is limited. Scholarship aid is available; all participants pay in-state tuition. The Summer Intensive Russian Program, attracting students from all over the United States and Canada, will consist of intensive, five-hours-a-day instruction in a carefully maintained all-Russian environment, allowing students to make the greatest possible progress in Russian during the time available. Cultural and social activities, including lectures, discussion groups, and performances will supplement classroom learning. A Russian-only rule is enforced during specific hours. Weekends will be free. Students will complete the equivalent of an entire year of college-level Russian during the eight-week program. PLEASE NOTE: Student should not register for this course without making formal application to the institute. Applications and scholarship information are available from the Department of Slavic Languages & Literatures administrative office, 1417 Cathedral of Learning, 412-624-5906 and on the web at http://sli.slavic.pitt.edu. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; space is limited. Over 95% of applicants last year received partial or full scholarships. Scholarship application deadline: March 21, 2005
2. Prerequisites: Russian 0020/0210 or equivalent.
3. N/A
4. Expected class size: limited to 12
5. This course is offered in the summer only as part of the Summer Intensive Russian Language Program. The 2003 Summer Russian Institute will take place on the Pitt campus during the period: June 09 - August 02, 2003 (8 weeks). Applications accepted on a rolling basis; space is limited. Scholarship aid is available; all participants pay in-state tuition. The Summer Intensive Russian Program, attracting students from all over the United States and Canada, will consist of intensive, five-hours-a-day instruction in a carefully maintained all-Russian environment, allowing students to make the greatest possible progress in Russian during the time available. Cultural and social activities, including lectures, discussion groups, and performances will supplement classroom learning. A Russian-only rule is enforced during specific hours. Weekends will be free. Students will complete the equivalent of an entire year of college-level Russian during the eight-week program.
6. PLEASE NOTE: Student should not register for these courses without making formal application to the institute.

0221 Intermediate Intensive Russian Pitt/Moscow

1. This course covers all material mentioned in the description for Russian 0220, the difference being that students spend the first four weeks in Pittsburgh, followed by five weeks in Moscow at Moscow State University (four weeks in class and one week of travel). Applications and scholarship information are available from the Department of Slavic Languages & Literatures administrative office, 1417 Cathedral of Learning, 412-624-5906 or on the web at http://sli.slavic.pitt.edu. Application deadline: March 21, 2005
2. No prerequisites.
3. N/A
4. Class size is limited to 12.
5. See Russian 0220
6. See Russian 0220

0230 Advanced Intensive Russian

1. This intensive course has two components: The first, conversation, will consist of the preparation of dialogues, debates, and in-class discussions in Russian. The second, grammar, will be based on an accompanying grammar text, and on short compositions that draw on material covered in the text, and on videotapes from contemporary Soviet media. The course objectives are: to develop a familiarity with the more subtle and complex aspects of Russian grammar; to develop an active vocabulary in practical, everyday topics, particularly those topics which will prepare students for travel to Russia; to refine composition skills. Selected readings in poetry and short stories provide a cultural component that complements grammar and conversation. This third-year Russian course is equivalent to Russian 0400 and 0410. This course is offered in the summer only as part of the Summer Intensive Russian Language Program. The 2005 Summer Russian Institute will take place on the Pitt campus during the period: June 6-July 29, 2005 (8 weeks). Applications accepted on a rolling basis; space is limited. Scholarship aid is available; all participants pay in-state tuition. The Summer Intensive Russian Program, attracting students from all over the United States and Canada, will consist of intensive, five-hours-a-day instruction in a carefully maintained all-Russian environment, allowing students to make the greatest possible progress in Russian during the time available. Cultural and social activities, including lectures, discussion groups, and performances will supplement classroom learning. A Russian-only rule is enforced during specific hours. Weekends will be free. Students will complete the equivalent of an entire year of college-level Russian during the eight-week program. PLEASE NOTE: Students should not register for this course without making formal application to the institute. Applications and scholarship information are available from the Department of Slavic Languages & Literatures administrative office, 1417 Cathedral of Learning, 412-624-5906 or on the web at http://sli.slavic.pitt.edu. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; space is limited. Over 95% of applicants last year received partial or full scholarships. Scholarship application deadline: March 21, 2005
2. Prerequisites: Russian 0040/0220 or equivalent.
3. N/A
4. Expected class size: limited to 12
5. This course is offered in the summer only as part of the Summer Intensive Russian Language Program. The 2003 Summer Russian Institute will take place on the Pitt campus during the period: June 09 - August 02, 2003 (8 weeks). Applications accepted on a rolling basis; space is limited. Scholarship aid is available; all participants pay in-state tuition. The Summer Intensive Russian Program, attracting students from all over the United States and Canada, will consist of intensive, five-hours-a-day instruction in a carefully maintained all-Russian environment, allowing students to make the greatest possible progress in Russian during the time available. Cultural and social activities, including lectures, discussion groups, and performances will supplement classroom learning. A Russian-only rule is enforced during specific hours. Weekends will be free. Students will complete the equivalent of an entire year of college-level Russian during the eight-week program.
6. PLEASE NOTE: Student should not register for these courses without making formal application to the institute.

0231 Advanced Intensive Russian Pitt/Moscow

1. This course covers all material mentioned in the description for Russian 0230, the difference being that students spend the first five weeks in Pittsburgh, followed by five weeks in Moscow at Moscow State University (four weeks in class and one week of travel). Applications and scholarship information are available from the Department of Slavic Languages & Literatures administrative office, 1417 Cathedral of Learning, 412-624-5906 or on the web at http://sli.slavic.pitt.edu. Application deadline: March 21, 2005
2. No prerequisites.
3. N/A
4. Class size is limited to 12.
5. See Russian 0230
6. See Russian 0230

0240 Fourth-Year Intensive Russian

1. This course offers a rapid review of the more complex aspects of Russian grammar before concentrating on a selective survey of works from contemporary Russian literature and culture. Classroom activities focus on discussions of the assigned works, reports on the authors and cultural context, and presentations on various aspects of the texts. Homework assignments include summaries of the assigned readings, short essays on their authors, and stylistic analyses of the texts. There are three goals for this class: vocabulary expansion; enhancement of writing and speaking skills; and the acquisition of a basic knowledge of contemporary Russian literature and culture. Prerequisites: Russian 0410/0230 or equivalent. This course is offered in the summer only as part of the Summer Intensive Russian Language Program. The 2005 Summer Russian Institute will take place on the Pitt campus during the period: June 6-July 29, 2005 (8 weeks). Applications accepted on a rolling basis; space is limited. Scholarship aid is available; all participants pay in-state tuition. The Summer Intensive Russian Program, attracting students from all over the United States and Canada, will consist of intensive, five-hours-a-day instruction in a carefully maintained all-Russian environment, allowing students to make the greatest possible progress in Russian during the time available. Cultural and social activities, including lectures, discussion groups, and performances will supplement classroom learning. A Russian-only rule is enforced during specific hours. Weekends will be free. Students will complete the equivalent of an entire year of college-level Russian during the eight-week program. PLEASE NOTE: Students should not register for this course without making formal application to the institute. Applications and scholarship information are available from the Department of Slavic Languages & Literatures administrative office, 1417 Cathedral of Learning, 412-624-5906 or on the web at http://sli.slavic.pitt.edu. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; space is limited. Over 95% of applicants last year received partial or full scholarships. Scholarship application deadline: March 21, 2005
2. Prerequisites: Russian 0410/0230 or equivalent.
3. N/A
4. Expected class size: limited to 12
5. This course is offered in the summer only as part of the Summer Intensive Russian Language Program. The 2003 Summer Russian Institute will take place on the Pitt campus during the period: June 09 - August 02, 2003 (8 weeks). Applications accepted on a rolling basis; space is limited. Scholarship aid is available; all participants pay in-state tuition. The Summer Intensive Russian Program, attracting students from all over the United States and Canada, will consist of intensive, five-hours-a-day instruction in a carefully maintained all-Russian environment, allowing students to make the greatest possible progress in Russian during the time available. Cultural and social activities, including lectures, discussion groups, and performances will supplement classroom learning. A Russian-only rule is enforced during specific hours. Weekends will be free. Students will complete the equivalent of an entire year of college-level Russian during the eight-week program.
6. PLEASE NOTE: Student should not register for these courses without making formal application to the institute.

0241 Fourth-Year Intensive Russian Pitt/Moscow

1. This course covers all material mentioned in the description for Russian 0241, the difference being that students spend the first four weeks in Pittsburgh, followed by five weeks in Moscow at Moscow State University(four weeks in class and one week of travel). Applications and scholarship information are available from the Department of Slavic Languages & Literatures administrative office, 1417 Cathedral of Learning, 412-624-5906 or on the web at http://sli.slavic.pitt.edu. Application deadline: March 21, 2005
2. No prerequisites.
3. N/A
4. Class size is limited to 12.
5. See Russian 0240
6. See Russian 0240

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