Russian I
Develop an understanding of Russian culture as you learn to speak the language. Discover how to read the Cyrillic alphabet, and gain conversational skills and essential grammar.
Recommended Textbook:
“Beginner’s Russian with Interactive Online Workbook”, 2nd edition
ISBN: 978-0781814409
Instructor
Dr. Kane Stratman is a seasoned educator with extensive experience in both the Russian language and Biology. He earned his degree in Russian Language from the University of Evansville in 2016 and has pursued advanced studies at Indiana University and ... read more
Who Should Attend
This course is for students who are new to the Russian language, or who would like a review of the fundamentals of the Russian language.
Benefits and Learning Outcomes
- Cyrillic alphabet, learning to read and write. Vowels, stress and
consonants. Similarities and differences between Russian and English.
Forming and asking simple questions. Common phrases and words. - Sibilants and other consonants. Personal Pronouns. Forming questions
with question words. Animate v. inanimate. Grammatical gender.
Saying greetings. Introducing oneself I. - Learning to read in Russian. Soft vowels. Yes/No questions and
answers. Introducing oneself II. Possessive pronouns. Saying “Excuse
me” and “Sorry.” - Asking/answering “Where are you from?” Country and nationality.
Introduction to cases. - Consonants: hard and soft. Spelling rules. Introduction to the
declension of verbs. Conversation: “Do you speak Russian?” Formal/
informal Russian names. - Consonants: voiced and unvoiced. Conversation: “I do not
understand.” Review.
Prerequisites
This course is for beginning Russian speakers. There is no prerequisite.
Notes
This is a noncredit enrichment program. Progress and courses completed are marked by Continuing Education Units. CEUs are not transferable to college or university transcripts.
Date: 6 Thu, Jan 16-Feb 20, 2025
Delivery Method: Live Online
Time: 6-8:30pm CT
Platform: Zoom
Instructor: Kane Stratman Ph.D.
Fee:
$199 by Jan 2, 2025
$229 after Jan 2, 2025
Discounts Available
| Discount Code | Description |
|---|---|
| Early Registration Discount | Register by Thu, Jan 2, 2025 and receive $30 off. |
| OSHER | ACTIVE Osher members receive 10% discount on Language courses. Contact the the Languages Department at languages@uwm.edu for any questions. |
| HPGM | As an ACTIVE member of the Hispanic Professionals of Greater Milwaukee Organization (HPGM) receive a 10% discount on this language program. |
Early registration discounts will subtract automatically from the fee if the registration is submitted prior to the deadline. All other discounts require the code in the left column to be entered on the registration form. Only one discount code can be entered on a registration form.
CEUs: 1.5
Enrollment Limit: 16
Program Number: 7781-16827
Registration Deadline: Jan 15, 2025
Date: 6 Thu, Sept 9-Oct 14, 2025
Delivery Method: Live Online
Time: 6-8:30pm CT
Platform: Zoom
Instructor: Kane Stratman Ph.D.
Fee:
$199 by Aug 26, 2025
$229 after Aug 26, 2025
Discounts Available
| Discount Code | Description |
|---|---|
| Early Registration Discount | Register by Tue, Aug 26, 2025 and receive $30 off. |
| OSHER | ACTIVE Osher members receive 10% discount on Language courses. Contact the the Languages Department at languages@uwm.edu for any questions. |
| HPGM | As an ACTIVE member of the Hispanic Professionals of Greater Milwaukee Organization (HPGM) receive a 10% discount on this language program. |
Early registration discounts will subtract automatically from the fee if the registration is submitted prior to the deadline. All other discounts require the code in the left column to be entered on the registration form. Only one discount code can be entered on a registration form.
CEUs: 1.5
Enrollment Limit: 16
Program Number: 7781-16829
Registration Deadline: Oct 13, 2025
