Courses and Syllabi
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Spring 2027
Undergraduate
RUSS 102: Elementary Russian II (3 Credits)
Continuation of RUSS 101. For students with prior experience studying Russian. Development of oral, interpretive, and written language skills in Russian through exposure to authentic texts and multimedia, vocabulary and grammar-building activities, communicative tasks, and cultural projects. Notes: RUSS 101 and RUSS 102 must be taken in sequence. RUSS 110 is the combination of RUSS 101 and RUSS 102. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts. Equivalent to RUSS 110.
Recommended Prerequisite: RUSS 101 or permission of department.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Additional Course Details: Taught in Russian
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- RUSS 102 - 001: Elementary Russian II — Elena Guglielmi — 09:00 AM to 10:15 AM TR - Angel Cabrera Global Center 1320B
- RUSS 102 - DL1: Elementary Russian II — Oxana Sims — 05:55 PM to 07:10 PM TR - Online
RUSS 110: Intensive Elementary Russian (6 Credits)
Combination of RUSS 101 and RUSS 102. Intensive introduction to Russian for students with no prior experience studying the language. Development of oral, interpretive, and written language skills in Russian through exposure to authentic texts and multimedia, vocabulary and grammar-building activities, communicative tasks, and cultural projects. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts. Equivalent to RUSS 101, RUSS 102.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Additional Course Details: Taught in Russian
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- RUSS 110 - 001: Intensive Elementary Russian — Jasmina Savic — 09:30 AM to 11:20 AM MWF - Angel Cabrera Global Center 1405
RUSS 201: Intermediate Russian I (3 Credits)
Further development of oral, interpretive, and written language skills in Russian through exposure to authentic texts and multimedia, vocabulary and grammar-building activities, communicative tasks, and cultural projects. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: RUSS 102, RUSS 110, appropriate placement score, or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Additional Course Details: Taught in Russian
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- RUSS 201 - 001: Intermed Russian I — Elena Guglielmi — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM TR - Angel Cabrera Global Center 1320B
RUSS 202: Intermediate Russian II (3 Credits)
Continuation of RUSS 201. Further development of oral, interpretive, and written language skills in Russian through exposure to authentic texts and multimedia, vocabulary and grammar-building activities, communicative tasks, and cultural projects. Notes: RUSS 202 fulfills foreign language requirement. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: RUSS 201, appropriate placement score, or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Additional Course Details: Fulfills Frgn Lng requirment, Taught in Russian
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- RUSS 202 - 003: Intermediate Russian II — Jasmina Savic — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM MW - Angel Cabrera Global Center 1320B
- RUSS 202 - DL1: Intermediate Russian II — Oxana Sims — 07:20 PM to 08:35 PM TR - Online
ECON 380: Economies in Transition (3 Credits)
Examines problems and achievements of formerly communist and socialist countries including China, Eastern European countries, and Russia and other countries of the former Soviet Union as they transition to more market-oriented economies. Includes market economics and central planning. Offered by Economics. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Global Understanding
Recommended Prerequisite: ECON 103 and 104 or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- ECON 380 - 001: Economies in Transition — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM MW - Buchanan Hall D005
GGS 326: Geography of Eastern Europe and Russia (3 Credits)
A regional study of Eastern Europe and European Russia in terms of population patterns, economic activities, urbanization, planning and politics, migration, religion, landscape, and physical geographic features. Offered by Geography/Geoinformation Sci. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: 30 credits
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
GOVT 345: Islam and Politics (3 Credits)
Covers the politics of religion in Muslim societies; history, ideology, and practices of key individuals, movements, and institutions; case studies of political Islam in the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and the West; the plurality and diversity of political expression in Muslim world; the nature of democracy in political Islam and the characteristics of the Islamic state; link Islam and politics to the ongoing globalization and an increase in radicalism.Offered by Schar Govt/International Affrs. Limited to three attempts.
Specialized Designation: Non-Western Culture
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- GOVT 345 - 001: Islam and Politics — Sarwar Alam — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM M - Planetary Hall 124
HIST 329: Modern Russia and the Soviet Union (3 Credits)
Russia and the Soviet Union from the early 20th century to the present. Focuses on the Russian Revolution and the political, social, cultural, and economic developments of the Soviet and post-Soviet eras. Offered by History & Art History. Limited to three attempts.
Specialized Designation: Non-Western Culture
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- HIST 329 - DL1: Modern Russia and Soviet Union — Steve Barnes — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM R - Online
RUSS 310: Readings in Russian Literature (3 Credits)
Readings of Russian literary works in original language with lectures, discussions, and exam in Russian. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: RUSS 202, appropriate placement score, or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Additional Course Details: Taught in Russian
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- RUSS 310 - 001: Readings Russian Lit — Elena Guglielmi — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM TR - Angel Cabrera Global Center 1320B
RUSS 325: Major Russian Writers (3 Credits)
Study of works of major Russian writers in translation. Writers to be studied vary. Notes: May be repeated for credit when course content is different. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 9 credits.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Recommended Prerequisite: ENGH 101 or equivalent or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- RUSS 325 - 001: Slavic Vampire Lore — Jasmina Savic — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM MW - Angel Cabrera Global Center 1320B
RUSS 381: Advanced Russian II (3 Credits)
Comprehensive study of the more difficult characteristics of contemporary standard Russian in areas of grammar, style, and vocabulary usage. Emphasizes developing fluency in oral and written expression. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: RUSS 202 or equivalent, appropriate placement score, or permission of instructor
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Additional Course Details: Taught in Russian
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- RUSS 381 - 001: Advanced Russian II — Elena Guglielmi — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM TR - Angel Cabrera Global Center 1320B
GOVT 447: Revolution and International Politics (3 Credits)
Historical overview of modern revolutions as well as different theories about causes and consequences of revolutions. Special attention to Marxist-Leninist, Arab nationalist, and Islamic revolutions.Offered by Schar Govt/International Affrs. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: GOVT 133.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- GOVT 447 - 001: Revolution/Internatnl Politics — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM R - Aquia Building 347
RUSS 325: Major Russian Writers (3 Credits)
Study of works of major Russian writers in translation. Writers to be studied vary. Notes: May be repeated for credit when course content is different. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 9 credits.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Recommended Prerequisite: ENGH 101 or equivalent or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- RUSS 325 - 001: Slavic Vampire Lore — Jasmina Savic — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM MW - Angel Cabrera Global Center 1320B