Bulletin - John Jay College Of Criminal Justice - CUNY

Courses Offered
RUS 114 Russian for Heritage Speakers II
3 hours, 3 credits
Russian for Heritage Speakers II is the second semester of a basic
language course designed for students with previous exposure to the
language. In this semester the class will further enhance their writing
skills, by writing historical and cultural information essays on Russia.
Students will also expand their knowledge of grammar, with a focus
on verbal constructions and collocations. Students will read
selections from classical literature in addition to practicing grammar
and writing. Ten laboratory hours will be required during the
semester.
Prerequisite: RUS 113
RUS 201 Intermediate Reading in Russian
3 hours, 3 credits
Intermediate Reading in Russian is designed to acquaint students
with classical literary texts of the 19th century, Russian Golden Age.
The main focus is on building both active and passive vocabularies in
Russian. Through reading, discussing, and writing about 19 th -century
Russian classical short stories, students become better readers and
users of the Russian language. They also become familiar with main
literary tendencies, history, culture, and social values of Russian
society.
Prerequisites: ENG 101, and RUS 102 or RUS 114
RUS 202 Intermediate Russian Conversation and
Grammar
3 hours, 3 credits
Intermediate Russian Conversation and Grammar is designed to
enhance students’ comprehension, speaking and writing in Russian.
The main focus is on building students’ active vocabulary and
systematizing grammar skills for communication purposes. A text
that illustrates certain grammar phenomena serves as the basis for
each lesson. A number of after-the-text exercises help students make
the transition from passive recognition of these phenomena to their
active use in speech. Grammar theory and practice is subservient to
the main objective of this course, enhancement of oral
comprehension and expression in every-day situations. This course is
designed to raise students’ speaking abilities from beginner’s level to
an intermediate level.
Prerequisite: ENG 101, and RUS 102 or RUS 114
RUS 210 Russian Legal Translation I
3 hours, 3 credits
Russian Legal Translation I is an introduction to the task of
translating between two different legal systems with emphasis on
translation from Russian into English. The course includes a
comparative study of legal terminology currently used in the U.S. and
in Russian-speaking countries. Exercises include the analysis and
translation of a variety of documents illustrating major tasks of a
legal translator. Legal style, terminology and specialized reference
materials are also discussed.
Prerequisites: ENG 102 or ENG 201, and RUS 102 or RUS 114 or
permission of the department
RUS 211 Russian Legal Translation II
3 hours, 3 credits
Russian Legal Translation II is a complement to Russian Legal
Translation I but with emphasis on translation from English into
Russian. The course includes a comparative study of legal
terminology currently used in the U.S. and in Russian-speaking
countries. Exercises include the analysis and translation of a variety
of documents illustrating major tasks of a legal translator. Legal
style, terminology and specialized reference materials are also
discussed.
Prerequisites: ENG 102 or ENG 201, and RUS 102 or RUS 114 or
permission of the department
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