Russian Courses

This is a list of all courses offered in the program. Visit the Upcoming Courses page for a list of courses offered for the current and next semester (when available).

RUSSIAN 101 First-Semester Russian
5 cr. Undergraduate.
A systematic introduction to the Russian language.
Prerequisites: none.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
RUSSIAN 102 Second-Semester Russian
5 cr. Undergraduate.
Continuation of Russian 101.
Prerequisites: Russian 101(P). Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (4 retro cr).
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
RUSSIAN 192 First-Year Seminar:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
The specific topics are announced in the Schedule of Classes each time the class is offered.
Prerequisites: none.
General Education Requirements: HU
Course Rules: Open only to freshmen. Students may earn cr in just one L&S First-Year Sem (course numbers 192, 193, 194).
Last Taught: Fall 2006, Spring 2006, Fall 2005.
RUSSIAN 197 Study Abroad:
1-12 cr. Undergraduate.
Designed to enable students studying language abroad to receive course credit at appropriate level.
Prerequisites: acceptance in Study Abroad Prog.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2014.
RUSSIAN 199 Independent Study
1-4 cr. Undergraduate.
For further information, consult dept chair.
Prerequisites: soph st, 2.0 GPA, consent of instructor, and Assistant Dean for Student Academic Services.
Last Taught: Spring 2001, Summer 1999, Spring 1999, Fall 1998.
RUSSIAN 201 Third-Semester Russian
4 cr. Undergraduate.
Review of grammar; practice in speaking, reading, and translation with integrated laboratory work.
Prerequisites: Russian 102(P). Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (8 retro cr).
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
RUSSIAN 202 Fourth-Semester Russian
4 cr. Undergraduate.
Continuation of Russian 201.
Prerequisites: Russian 201(P). Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (12 retro cr).
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
RUSSIAN 210 Russian Literacy for Native and Heritage Speakers
4 cr. Undergraduate.
Fundamentals of written Russian for native and heritage speakers: alphabet, orthography, grammar, style. Designed to develop language skills at the level of fourth-semester Russian.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: Open only to native and heritage speakers of Russian with little or no formal schooling in the former Soviet Union. Generates L&S credits for demonstrated equivalent preparation (12 retro cr).
Last Taught: Fall 2010.
RUSSIAN 235 Survey of Nineteenth-Century Russian Literature in Translation
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Selected major authors representing main trends.
Prerequisites: none.
General Education Requirements: HU
Last Taught: Spring 2009, Spring 2008, Spring 2006, Spring 2005.
RUSSIAN 236 Survey of Twentieth-Century Russian Literature in Translation
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Selected pre- and post-revolutionary writers and movements.
Prerequisites: none. One course in 100-level lit-in-trans or 200-level English lit advisable.
General Education Requirements: HU
Last Taught: Spring 1998, Fall 1995, Fall 1990, Fall 1989.
RUSSIAN 245 Russian Life and Culture
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Historical survey of Russian cultural patterns: themes, influences, religion, literature, architecture, music, daily life.
Prerequisites: Satisfaction of OWC-A GER.
General Education Requirements: HU, OWCB
Course Rules: No knowledge of Russian required.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
RUSSIAN 260 Topics in Slavic Culture:
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Exploration of a topic related to Slavic or folklore.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of Russian 299 w/similar topic. May be retaken to 3 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017.
RUSSIAN 277 Russian Discussion Section:
1-2 cr. Undergraduate.
Discussion in Russian, designed to broaden perspectives, improve language skills.
Prerequisites: Russian 202(P) or cons instr.
Course Rules: Offered in conjunction w/courses in other disciplines (Anthro, Hist, Pol Sci, etc). May be retaken w/chg in topic to 6 cr max.
RUSSIAN 289 Internship in Russian, Lower Division
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Application of basic principles of Russian in a business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting.
Prerequisites: introductory course in Russian; 2.25 GPA and consent of supervising faculty member.
Course Rules: One cr earned for academic work based on 40 hours in internship. May be retaken to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2011, Spring 2009.
RUSSIAN 297 Study Abroad:
1-12 cr. Undergraduate.
Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work level, content and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work.
Prerequisites: acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
Last Taught: Summer 2021, Summer 2016, Summer 2012, Fall 2011.
RUSSIAN 299 Ad Hoc:
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires only dept & assoc dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one add'l sem.
Prerequisites: none; add'l prereqs may be assigned to specific topic.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
Last Taught: Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2006, Fall 2005.
RUSSIAN 310 Advanced Russian Reading and Conversation:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Development of advanced reading, speaking, and writing skills. Readings and films focus on Russian life and culture. Topic varies each semester.
Prerequisites: junior standing; RUSSIAN 202(P), RUSSIAN 210(P), or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max. Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (16 retro crs).
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023.
RUSSIAN 310G Advanced Russian Reading and Conversation:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Development of advanced reading, speaking, and writing skills. Readings and films focus on Russian life and culture. Topic varies each semester.
Prerequisites: junior standing; RUSSIAN 202(P), RUSSIAN 210(P), or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max. Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (16 retro crs).
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023.
RUSSIAN 311 Contemporary Russian Language:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Development of practical communication skills. Focus varies each semester.
Prerequisites: jr st; Russian 202(P), 210(P), or cons instr. Generates L&S cr for demonstrated equiv preparation (16 retro crs).
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024.
RUSSIAN 311G Contemporary Russian Language:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Development of practical communication skills. Focus varies each semester.
Prerequisites: jr st; Russian 202(P), 210(P), or cons instr. Generates L&S cr for demonstrated equiv preparation (16 retro crs).
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024.
RUSSIAN 350 Dostoyevsky and Tolstoy in Translation: Major Works
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Close readings of the masterworks of Tolstoy and Dostoevsky in historical context; consideration of their impact on Russian and Western art and social thought.
Prerequisites: jr st.
General Education Requirements: HU
Course Rules: No knowledge of Russian req'd.
Last Taught: Spring 2023, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2016.
RUSSIAN 360 Bulgakov, Pasternak and Solzhenitsyn in Translation
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Reading and discussion of the major works of three outstanding Russian writers of the 20th century, two of them recent controversial Nobel prize winners.
Prerequisites: 5 crs in lit-in-trans and/or 200-level English lit courses.
General Education Requirements: HU
RUSSIAN 361 Russian and Slavic Folklore
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Folk beliefs of the past thousand years, including medieval folk epics, fairy tales, and legends; impact of ancient pagan beliefs on contemporary Slavic cultures.
Prerequisites: junior standing.
General Education Requirements: HU, OWCB
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of RUSSIAN 391 with same topic, or RELIGST 361.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
RUSSIAN 363 Women's Influence on Russian Culture Throughout History
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Examines women in Russian culture throughout history. We will discuss important women in various fields of Russian culture, women's role in Russian society, and how it has changed over time.
Prerequisites: junior standing and completion of GER OWC-A.
General Education Requirements: OWCB
Last Taught: Spring 2023.
RUSSIAN 391 Russian Literature and Culture in Translation:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Topics on Russian literature and culture in their historical and cultural contexts. Influences in modern Russian culture.
Prerequisites: junior standing.
Course Rules: To count toward the Russian major or minor, coursework must be done in Russian. May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2018, Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015.
RUSSIAN 397 Study Abroad:
1-12 cr. Undergraduate.
Designed to enable students studying language abroad to receive course credit at appropriate level.
Prerequisites: jr st; acceptance in Study Abroad Prog.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
Last Taught: Summer 2017.
RUSSIAN 419 Introduction to Translation: Russian to English
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Translation process as combination of linguistic, cultural, ethical, and logistic challenges; translation strategies for business, media, academic, legal, commercial, medical, technical, and popular culture documents.
Prerequisites: jr st; grade of B or better in 300-level or above Russian language course.
Last Taught: Fall 2020, Fall 2016.
RUSSIAN 429 Seminar in Advanced Russian Translation: Russian to English
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Translation of ideas and conceptual knowledge in subject areas including economics, law, society, culture, and history.
Prerequisites: jr st; grade of B or better in Russian 419(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2021.
RUSSIAN 489 Internship in Russian, Upper Division
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Application of advanced principles of Russian in a business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting.
Prerequisites: junior standing; 300-level or above course in Russian; 2.25 GPA and consent of supervising faculty member.
Course Rules: One cr earned for academic work based on 40 hours in internship. May be retaken to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2016, Summer 2012.
RUSSIAN 497 Study Abroad:
1-12 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work level, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work.
Prerequisites: jr st; acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
Last Taught: Fall 2018, Spring 2018.
RUSSIAN 497G Study Abroad:
1-12 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work level, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work.
Prerequisites: jr st; acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
Last Taught: Fall 2018, Spring 2018.
RUSSIAN 499 Ad Hoc:
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires only dept & assoc dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one add'l sem.
Prerequisites: jr st; add'l prereqs may be assigned to specific topic.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
Last Taught: Fall 1992, Spring 1987.
RUSSIAN 597 Study Abroad:
1-12 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Designed to enable students studying language abroad to receive course credit at appropriate level.
Prerequisites: jr st; acceptance in Study Abroad Prog.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
RUSSIAN 597G Study Abroad:
1-12 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Designed to enable students studying language abroad to receive course credit at appropriate level.
Prerequisites: jr st; acceptance in Study Abroad Prog.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
RUSSIAN 697 Study Abroad:
1-12 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Designed to enable students studying language abroad to receive course credit at appropriate level.
Prerequisites: jr st; acceptance in Study Abroad Prog.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
Last Taught: Summer 2014.
RUSSIAN 697G Study Abroad:
1-12 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Designed to enable students studying language abroad to receive course credit at appropriate level.
Prerequisites: jr st; acceptance in Study Abroad Prog.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
Last Taught: Summer 2014.
RUSSIAN 699 Supervised Individual Reading
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Advanced independent work under the supervision of a Slavic Lang faculty or instructional academic staff member. Students must submit a study proposal. For more information, consult Slavic Lang prog coord.
Prerequisites: jr st; 2.0 GPA; consent of instructor, department chair, and Assistant Dean for Student Academic Services.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023.