RUSS 005 - Russian Phonetics

Semester Offered: Second Semester, First Module
Half Course
Credits: 2 credits
Attribute: 1AR, CD

Open to students of Russian at all levels (elementary, intermediate, advanced). An opportunity to focus on and fine-tune phonetics and intonation without having to worry about grammar, vocabulary, etc. Targeted practice of specific sounds, sound combinations, words, phrases etc. through tongue twisters, proverbs, poems, songs, and simple dialogs. By the end of this modular course students should be well on their way to developing correct, near-native Russian pronunciation. Involves a final oral project.

Enrollment Limit: 18
Instructor: M. Solovieva

Prerequisites & Notes: RUSS 101 or the equivalent. Note that this course is only offered on an occasional basis (not annually).