Courses - Spring 2026
RUSS102
Intensive Elementary Russian II
Credits:
6
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: RUSS101 or must have appropriate World Language Placement (WLP) score; or students who have taken courses with comparable content may contact the department.
A continuation of RUSS101 which will further develop the four skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking with an emphasis on communicative competence.
RUSS202
Intermediate Russian II
Credits:
5
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: RUSS201; or must have appropriate World Language Placement (WLP) score; or students who have taken courses with comparable content may contact the department.
Continued activation and expansion of skills and knowledge acquired in RUSS201 with the goal of communicative competence.
RUSS299A
Special Topics in Russian; Russian Cultural Norms
Credits:
1
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
This one-credit, low-stakes Russian conversation course is designed for students with a foundation in Russian grammar, which may include both heritage speakers and language learners seeking to strengthen theirspeaking confidence. Through discussions conducted in Russian, students will explore cultural norms and modern expressions of Russian identity across music, film, internet culture, and everyday life. By examining popular media, social customs, humor, and communication styles, studentswill gain insight into how Russians interpret and express the world around them. The course emphasizes conversation, cultural understanding,and real-world language use, helping students connect linguistic knowledge with authentic cultural context.
A student-led course through Student-Initiated Courses (STICs) @ UMD: http://stics.umd.edu/ Click here to learn more about STICs.
RUSS302
Advanced Russian II
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
Prerequisite: RUSS301; or students who have taken courses with comparable content may contact the department.
Advanced training in written Russian communicative structures.
RUSS341
Museums, Masterworks, and Memes: Russian through Art
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: Must have completed RUSS202 or have equivalent proficiency at the Intermediate level, by permission of instructor.
Credit only granted for: RUSS341, RUSS398V, or RUSS439V.
Formerly: RUSS439V, RUSS398V.
Examines the visual cultures of the Russian-speaking world from the 18th century to the present, focusing on major artists and artworks in their historical, cultural, and sociopolitical contexts. Emphasizes development of Russian language skills through discussion, analysis, and creative engagement. Taught in Russian.
RUSS386
Experiential Learning
Credits:
3 - 6
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
Restriction: Junior standing or higher; and permission of ARHU-School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures department.
Contact the department to obtain section numbers.
RUSS398D
Selected Topics in Russian Language and Literature; New Waves of the Soviet Bloc
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Cross-listed with CINE359O. Credit granted only for RUSS398D or CINE359O.
Considers the possibilities and challenges of cinema in a particular historical moment: the "new waves" of the "Soviet bloc" in the 1960s, from Poland, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, and Yugoslavia, to the Soviet Union itself, including the non-Russian republics. Taught in English.
Considers the possibilities and challenges of cinema in a particular historical moment: the "new waves" of the "Soviet bloc" in the 1960s, from Poland, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, and Yugoslavia, to the Soviet Union itself, including the non-Russian republics. Taught in English.
RUSS402
Practicum in Written Russian
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: RUSS401; or students who have taken courses with comparable content may contact the department.
Designed to improve comprehension of functional varieties of written Russian and develop ability to present in written form concise syntheses of source texts.
RUSS405
Russian-English Translation I
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: Must have completed or be concurrently enrolled in RUSS302.
Introduction to the principles of translation of a particular genre, and is typically diplomatic, business, or literary.
RUSS499
Independent Study in Russian
Credits:
1 - 3
Grad Meth:
Reg
Flagship Institution of the University System of Maryland
University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742, USA
/
Phone:
301.405.1000
Copyright
© 2025 University of Maryland
/
Privacy /
Web Accessibility
Contact us
with comments, questions and feedback
/