The course is aimed at "heritage speakers" of Russian, i.e., those who grew up speaking Russian in the family without a standard Russian educational background. The advanced course aims at building a sophisticated vocabulary, developing advanced reading ability, formal knowledge of grammar, and complete writing competency. This course fosters student's knowledge and understanding of Russian culture and society today. (Students with no or rudimentary reading proficiency should consider 6A or 6B by consent of instructor.)

This course is aimed at “heritage speakers” of Russian, i.e., those who grew up speaking Russian in the family without a full Russian educational and cultural background. The course is designed for students who have speaking and comprehension ability in Russian but don't have much exposure to writing and reading. The course teaches basic skills of writing, reading, and grammar. Additionally it will help orient you in Russian culture. We will read, short stories, poetry, excerpts from novels, articles from the Russian media, listen to songs, watch films, etc. This course will be self-paced, but both reading and writing intensive. Grades based on daily attendance and participation, written assignments, quizzes, final project and final exam. Prerequisites: Basic proficiency in Russian, consent of instructor.

Synchronous instruction. Time conflicts are not allowed.

Prerequisite: Russian 6B or placement assessment.

http://slavic.berkeley.edu/courses-2/language-placement/

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.