Russian Media, Business, and Public Policy

3 Hours

Advanced writing and oral communication skills in the Russian language based on both tradition approach to grammatical and lexical studies of the language and innovative use of current Russian media, including newspaper and magazine articles, news programs, DVD clips, and short films. Development of ability to master both formal and informal knowledge of contemporary Russian and to discuss the most important issues of the Russian society. Russian 326 (Topic: Advanced Russian Composition and Conversation I) and 326 (Topic 3) may not both be counted.