Russian
Russian is the fifth most spoken language on the planet, boasting 277 million speakers worldwide, including 154 million native speakers. Proficiency in Russian, a critical language, opens many doors. There are numerous job openings in such government bodies as the State Department, the Commerce Department, the Justice Department, the Department of Defense, and the various intelligence agencies. Unlimited commercial opportunities are emerging from an expanding Russian economy. Western firms which now do business in Russia as well as newly established Russian firms which do business with the West (and indeed with everyone) have created myriad job opportunities for those with multiple language skills. Meanwhile, Russia remains the lingua franca of a massive portion of Eurasia, so studying it opens you up to numerous NGOs, companies and government bodies both in that region and at home.
Russian Program
Russian Language and Civilization Certificates
We offer two Certificates of Achievement which gives students the opportunity to document their skills in the Spanish language and the knowledge of Spanish-speaking culture. The certificate of achievement is evidence of the student's academic persistence and achievement in the language and cultural studies for employment, and professional advancement.
Russian Courses
5 Units (Lec 5 Hrs)
Transfer Credit: CSU (CSUGE Area C2), UC (IGETC Area 6A)
Elementary course for student without prior exposure to Russian. Develops speaking, writing, listening, and reading skills in Russian at the ACTFL Proficiency Novice-Mid Level, and introduces Russian culture. Corresponds to the first two years of high school Russian.
5 Units (Lec 5 Hrs)
Transfer Credit: CSU (CSUGE Area C2), UC (IGETC Area 6A)
| Prerequisite: RUSSIAN 001
Continues the development of elementary speaking, writing, listening, and reading skills in Russian at the ACTFL Proficiency Novice-High Level, and furthers understanding of Russian culture.
5 Units (Lec 5 Hrs)|
Transfer Credit: CSU (CSUGE Area C2), UC (IGETC Area 3B,6A)
Prerequisite: RUSSIAN 002
Development of intermediate Russian in speaking, writing, listening, and reading skills at the ACTFL Proficiency Intermediate-Mid Level, and practice interpreting Russian culture.
5 Units (Lec 5 Hrs)
Transfer Credit: CSU (CSUGE Area C2), UC (IGETC Area 3B,6A)
Prerequisite: RUSSIAN 003
Continues the development of intermediate Russian in speaking, writing, listening, and reading skills at the ACTFL Proficiency Intermediate-High Level and utilizes knowledge of Russian culture
3 Units (Lec 3 Hrs)
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: RUSSIAN 002
Students will develop practical speaking and listening skills in Russian at the ACTFL Proficiency Intermediate-Low Level, and utilize culture in spoken communication.
3 Units (Lec 3 Hrs)
Transfer Credit: CSU (CSUGE Area C2), UC (IGETC Area 3B)
Open to all students. Course taught in English. Focuses on the history, culture, traditions, and arts of Russia and its people. The contribution of Russia to world civilization is examined.
Russian Professors