Russian (Русский)

Teacher: Richard Uzzell

Courses

At Enloe, courses range from Russian 1 to Russian 4, so newcomers as well as those experienced in Russian have an equal chance to learn. In addition to learning to read, write, and speak Russian, students learn the Russian Cyrillic alphabet, watch videos in Russian, learn about life in Russia, and, on occasion, eat Russian food. Russian classes are fairly small, and there is a great deal of one-on-one instruction.

Russian 1

This course will provide the basic skills of the language with emphasis on listening and speaking. Reading and writing of material mastered audio-lingually will be emphasized. Information regarding the life and customs of the people is included.

Russian 2

This course continues and builds upon the knowledge gained in the level one course. The vocabulary and technical language skills are included extensively through reading selections, compositions and broader conversational exercises. Further study of the life and customs of the people is included.

Russian 3

This course emphasizes aural-oral skills through reading, writing, and conversation. A continuation of the study of grammar as well as cultural and historical contributions aid the students' development of increased competence in the language and the knowledge of the countries and their people.

Russian 4

This course will offer an increased competency in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing the language. Discussions, debates, and conversation will be enhanced by the readings of selective novels, short stories, essays, drama, poetry, newspapers, and magazines.

AP Russian

Thiss course will be focused primarily upon essay writing and literary analysis of Russian texts and will involve much independent work. Students will spend the early part of the course becoming conversant in the language and literary analysis in Russian. Later, students should begin writing essays in Russian in response to Russian poems, short stories, films and/or novels.

Russian Club

Russian Club is open to everyone interested in the Russian language and the Russian culture, whether or not they are taking Russian concurrently. At Russian club there will often be Russian food and occasionally Russian music. Russian club serves as a forum for various people interested in Russian and life in Russia to discuss the language and areas of concern and fascination in modern or ancient Russian society.

For all interested, Russian Club takes place every Tuesday after school at 2:30 in Mr. Uzzell's room. Please feel free to attend.