Classes focus on improving fluency and conversational skills. Students will read authentic media and participate in discussions on topics related to current events and the cultures of Russia.
Please note that the prerequisite for Russian Advanced Contemporary Topics is Russian Intermediate 3 or equivalent proficiency.
Topics may include:
- Famous Writers and Literature of Russia
- Education, Youth Outreach, Young Changemakers
- Professions, Labor Force, Labor Unions, Leadership and Teamwork
- Travelling & Tourism, Russian-speaking Countries/Regions, Historical & Cultural Artifacts
- Shopping, Local Business, Markets, Megastores
- Nutrition, Health, Standard of Living and Quality of Life, Preventive Medicine
- Culinary Traditions, Cultural Identity and Taboos
- Social Media, Pop Culture, Popular Media
- Foreign Policy, Foreigners and Local Laws, Freedom of Speech
- Security, Military, Judicial System
- Humanitarian Efforts, Immigration
- Science, Climate Change, Sustainable Development
- International Development, Governmental and Non-Governmental Organizations
Grammatical topics include:
- Russian cases and question words for each case
- Time expressions
- Verbal aspect
- Motion verbs (unprefixed/prefixed/transitive)
- Imperative forms
- Impersonal constructions