Bulletin - John Jay College Of Criminal Justice - CUNY

Courses Offered
RUS 239 Russia through Film
3 hours, 3 credits
Russia through Film is designed to acquaint students with the history,
culture and social values of Russian society as they are portrayed in
Russian cinematography of the 20th century. In the multifaceted
Russian culture, film is one of the most dynamic and responsive
forms of art, providing a means of understanding the nation.
Students will be introduced to the wide range of landmark films by
major filmmakers, from the silent movies of Einstein to the modern
works by Mikhalkov. Students will be provided with the tools to
understand the meaning, structure and language of film. They will
learn the terminology of cinematography. Overall emphasis will be
placed on the ways in which elements of traditional Russian culture,
moral values and national character are given voice through film.
Prerequisite: ENG 101
RUS 325 Justice in Russian Literature
3 hours, 3 credits
Justice in Russian Literature is designed to acquaint students with the
interplay between law and justice in Russian literature of the 19th
century. Russian literature has always been deeply rooted in Russian
history and culture, and frequently served as a means of
understanding the nation. Overall emphasis will be on the ways in
which elements of traditional Russian culture, moral values and
national character are given voice through works of literary prose.
The focal point of discussion will be the interconnection between
literary theories, poetic practices, social history of literature, cultural
history and literary interpretations.
Prerequisite: ENG 102 or ENG 201
RUS 344 Survey of Russian Culture
3 hours, 3 credits
This course, taught in English, provides exposure to Russian culture
from the medieval times to 1941, as reflected in art and literature.
Major emphasis will be placed on geographic, social, artistic,
spiritual and political forces in the Russian culture. Students will be
introduced to prominent Russian achievements in painting, music,
architecture, literature, religion, folk tradition and socio-political
movements. The course provides many valuable insights into the life
and attitudes of Russians today. Class discussions will be
supplemented by frequent art, video and music presentations.
Prerequisite: ENG 102 or ENG 201
RUS 412 Seminar in Russian Drama
3 hours, 3 credits
This course is designed to acquaint students with the influence of
Russian drama of the 19th and 20th centuries on the development of
Russian and world literatures. Seminar in Russian Drama is a literary
course taught in English. Traditionally, Russian drama has been a
powerful tool in satirizing society and human vices. Dramatic works
reflect social changes faster and more acutely than other literary
works. Russian drama as an integral part of Russian literature has
always been deeply rooted in Russian history and culture. It
frequently serves as a means of understanding the nation. Overall
emphasis will be on the ways in which elements of traditional
Russian culture, moral values, and national character are given voice
through dramatic works. The focal point of discussions will be the
interconnection between cultural history and its literary
interpretations.
Prerequisites: ENG 102 or ENG 201, and LIT 230 or LIT 231 or LIT
232 or LIT 233 or RUS 325
SECURITY (Department of Law, Police
Science and Criminal Justice
Administration)
SEC 101 Introduction to Security
3 hours, 3 credits
An introduction to the historical, philosophical and legal basis of the
security field. Overview of school and campus security, hospital
security, housing security, etc. Security organizations, their policies
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