Russian (RUSSIAN)
Russian Courses
5 cr. Undergraduate.
A systematic introduction to the Russian language.
Prerequisites: none.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
5 cr. Undergraduate.
Continuation of RUSSIAN 101.
Prerequisites: RUSSIAN 101(P).
Course Rules: Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (4 retro cr).
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
The specific topics are announced in the Schedule of Classes each time the class is offered.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: Open only to freshmen. Students may earn credit in just one L&S First-Year Seminar (course numbers 192, 193, 194).
Last Taught: Fall 2006, Spring 2006, Fall 2005.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-12 cr. Undergraduate.
Designed to enable students studying language abroad to receive course credit at appropriate level.
Prerequisites: acceptance in Study Abroad Program.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2014.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-4 cr. Undergraduate.
For further information, consult department chair.
Prerequisites: sophomore standing, 2.0 GPA, and consent of instructor, and Assistant Dean for Student Academic Services.
Last Taught: Spring 2001, Summer 1999, Spring 1999, Fall 1998.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
4 cr. Undergraduate.
Review of grammar; practice in speaking, reading, and translation with integrated laboratory work.
Prerequisites: RUSSIAN 102(P).
Course Rules: Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (8 retro cr).
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
4 cr. Undergraduate.
Continuation of RUSSIAN 201.
Prerequisites: RUSSIAN 201(P).
Course Rules: Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (12 retro cr).
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
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.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Selected major authors representing main trends.
Prerequisites: none.
Last Taught: Spring 2009, Spring 2008, Spring 2006, Spring 2005.
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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.
Last Taught: Spring 1998, Fall 1995, Fall 1990, Fall 1989.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Historical survey of western vampire lore from discovery in eastern Europe in the 1700's through British literary vampire literature to Hollywood Dracula films.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: Previously AMLLC 240. Counts as retake of AMLLC 240 (FLL 240). Not open to students who have taken AMLLC 192 (FLL 192) with similar topic.
General Education Requirements: Humanities and Arts
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Historical survey of Russian cultural patterns: themes, influences, religion, literature, architecture, music, daily life.
Prerequisites: completion of Oral and Written Communication Competency Part A (OWC-A) requirement or ENGLISH 102(P).
Course Rules: No knowledge of Russian required.
General Education Requirements: Humanities and Arts
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
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.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-2 cr. Undergraduate.
Discussion in Russian, designed to broaden perspectives, improve language skills.
Prerequisites: RUSSIAN 202(P) or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: Offered in conjunction with other courses in other disciplines (ANTHRO, HIST, POL SCI, etc). May be retaken with change in topic to 6 cr max.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
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.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
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 Program.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.
Last Taught: Summer 2021, Summer 2016, Summer 2012, Fall 2011.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires department and associate dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one additional semester.
Prerequisites: none; additional prerequisites may be assigned to specific topic.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.
Last Taught: Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2006, Fall 2005.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
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 cr).
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
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 cr).
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Development of practical communication skills. Focus varies each semester.
Prerequisites: junior standing, RUSSIAN 202(P), and RUSSIAN 210(P), or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max. Generates L&S cr for demonstrated equiv preparation (16 retro cr).
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Development of practical communication skills. Focus varies each semester.
Prerequisites: junior standing, RUSSIAN 202(P), and RUSSIAN 210(P), or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max. Generates L&S cr for demonstrated equiv preparation (16 retro cr).
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
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: junior standing.
Course Rules: No knowledge of Russian required.
Last Taught: Spring 2023, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2016.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
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.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
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.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of RUSSIAN 391 with same topic, or RELIGST 361.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
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: completion of Oral and Written Communication Competency Part A (OWC-A) requirement or ENGLISH 102(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
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.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-12 cr. Undergraduate.
Designed to enable students studying language abroad to receive course credit at appropriate level.
Prerequisites: junior standing and acceptance in Study Abroad Program.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.
Last Taught: Summer 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
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: junior standing and a grade of B or better in a 300-level or above Russian language course.
Last Taught: Fall 2020, Fall 2016.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Translation of ideas and conceptual knowledge in subject areas including economics, law, society, culture, and history.
Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of B or better in RUSSIAN 419(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
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: Fall 2025, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2016.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
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: junior standing and acceptance for Study Abroad Program.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.
Last Taught: Fall 2018, Spring 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
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: junior standing and acceptance for Study Abroad Program.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.
Last Taught: Fall 2018, Spring 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires department and associate dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one additional semester.
Prerequisites: junior standing; additional prerequisites may be assigned to specific topic.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.
Last Taught: Fall 1992, Spring 1987.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-12 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Designed to enable students studying language abroad to receive course credit at appropriate level.
Prerequisites: junior standing and acceptance in Study Abroad Program.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-12 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Designed to enable students studying language abroad to receive course credit at appropriate level.
Prerequisites: junior standing and acceptance in Study Abroad Program.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-12 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Designed to enable students studying language abroad to receive course credit at appropriate level.
Prerequisites: junior standing and acceptance in Study Abroad Program.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.
Last Taught: Summer 2014.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-12 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Designed to enable students studying language abroad to receive course credit at appropriate level.
Prerequisites: junior standing and acceptance in Study Abroad Program.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.
Last Taught: Summer 2014.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Advanced independent work under the supervision of a Slavic Language faculty or instructional academic staff member. Students must submit a study proposal. For more information, consult Slavic Language program coordinator.
Prerequisites: junior standing, 2.0 GPA, and consent of instructor, department chair, and Assistant Dean for Student Academic Services.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/