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Russian Studies at NC State
Please read "Why to Study Russian?"
Offerings in Russian Language and Literature introduce students to
the fundamentals of Russian culture: language, literary and cultural history.
Russian is a native tongue of over 100 million of ethnic Russians. It is
spoken by more than 100 million other persons in the many ethnic groups
that made up the former Soviet Union.
In scientific research, Russian is
second only to English in importance. There is a vast amount of research
material in all fields - especially physics, mathematics, and geology -
that is available only in the Russian language. Over the last two centuries,
Russian literature has been the source of profound artistic, spiritual,
and intellectual achievements of international significance and served
as a singular expression of social-political developments in Russian and
Soviet societies. Some areas in which the need for Russian language and
cultural competence are particularly evident now include business, education, environmental protection, social services, law, and technology.
How Russian Studies Can Meet Your Degree Requirements
The first and second semesters of Russian (FLR 101-102) may satisfy
the NC State language requirement. The third semester of Russian (FLR 201)
may satisfy the CHASS requirement. Russian Literature of the Nineteenth
Century in Translation (FLR 303) and Russian Literature of the Twentieth
Century in Translation (FLR 304) may satisfy CHASS and NC State literature
distribution requirement. For specific details, return to the FLL homepage
or consult your advisor.
Minor in Russian Studies
The Minor in Russian Studies is designed to serve the interests of
students who wish to keep abreast of events in Russia, to understand the
cultural and historical background of current developments, and to explore
the relationships of Russia and the former Soviet Union to the rest of
the world. Requirements for the minor include five courses (15 hours) from
the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures and the Department
of History. The program includes courses in Russian language and literature
(in translation) FLR 201, FLR 202, FLR 303, FLR 304, and any one from the
following: HI 438, HI 439, FL295R. Other courses may be substituted fore
the courses listed. Contact the Coordinator of Russian Studies for further
information.
Faculty Information
Dr. Vladimir Bilenkin,
Associate Professor & Coordinator,
Withers 409. Telephone: 515-9316.
Email: achekhov@gw.ncsu.edu
Dr. Bilenkin received his M.A. in 1976 from the Moscow State University
and his Ph.D. in 1992 from the University of Pittsburgh. His specialty
is Russian literature.
Courses taught in Spring 2010
FLR 102 Beginning Russian II
Section 001 MWF 10:15 - 11:05 Bilenkin
FLR 202 Intermediate Russian II
MWF 11:20-12:10 Bilenkin
FLR 304 Russian Literature in Translation: 1900s - present
MWF 1:30 - 2:20
FLR 318 Russian Cinema & Society
H 4:30 - 7:15
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List of Russian Courses
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FLR 101 Beginning Russian I. 3(3-0) F. First in a four-course sequence
to develop language skills in Russian. Oral and written practice in the
classroom and languagelaboratory, and attention to Russian-Soviet cultural
heritage.
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FLR 102 Beginning Russian II. Preq: FLR 101. 3(3-0) S. Emphasis on acquisition
of basic oral skills, with complementary reading and writing exercises
and discussions of Russian-Soviet cultural heritage.
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FLR 201 Intermediate Russian I. Preq: FLR 102. 3(3-0) F. Learning of basic
Russian language skills is continued. More emphasis given to essential
conversational practice. Intermediate level readings in Russian literature
and culture.
- FLR 202 Intermediate Russian II. Preq: FLR 201. 3(3-0) S. Study of more
advanced aspects of Russian syntax through reading of Russian prose. Continued
attention to conversational practice and vocabulary building. Introduction
to Russian composition.
- FLR 303 Russian Literature in Translation: The Nineteenth Century. 3(3-0)
S, Alt.Yrs. A study of selected novels, short stories and plays of the
great Russian writers of the nineteenth century: Pushkin, Lermontov, Gogol,
Goncharov, Turgenev, Dostoyevsky, Tolstoy and
Chekhov. All readings, lectures and discussions in English. No knowledge of Russian required. No prerequisites.
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FLR 304 Russian Literature in Translation: The Twentieth Century until present. 3(3-0)
S, Alt.Yrs.. A study of selected poems, plays, short stories and novels
by major Russian writers of the twentieth century, such as Sholokhov, Bunin,
Olesha, Bulgakov, Platonov, Babel, Solzhenitsyn, Shukshin, Trifonov, Volos. All readings, lectures and discussions in English. No knowledge of Russian required. No prerequisites.
NEW COURSE !
- FLR 318 Russian Cinema and Society 3 (3-0) Offered every spring.
Russian cinema and society from the Cold War to post-Soviet period. A study of selected films representative of major social-political, ideological, and artistic developments. Weekly film screenings. No knowledge of Russian required. No prerequisites. 3 credits.
Useful links
President of Russia
This is the official web site of the President of Russian Federation in English.
Transcripts of speeches, audio and video materials, news, events. Very valuable resource for students and researchers.
Super Sites for the Russian Language and Russia from Professor Jim Baker (some dead links)
Russian Press in English
Pravda.Ru
Kommersant
The St. Petersburg Times
Soviet Music
The biggest collection of popular Soviet and Russian
Russian Radio
Soviet Russian Songs from the 1950-70s
Russian TV
Russian Club
The NC State Russian Club is open to any NC State student or member
of the Raleigh community.
The Club holds informal bi-weekly meetings for those who want to learn more about Russian culture, history, and politics. Meetings are scheduled only in the fall and spring semesters. For further information contact the Club Advisor, Professor Vladimir
Bilenkin.
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