Rus 401: Directed Readings in the Russian Press

Fall Semester 2004

Course Syllabus

Instructor: Andrew M. Drozd

Office: 210 B. B Comer

Location: B. B. Comer 242

Office Hours: 1-2 M, 11-12 Th

Time: 9:30-10:45 TR

Phone: 348-5720


 

TEXTS: There is no textbook for this class. All materials will consist of extracts from the recent Russian press.
 

DESCRIPTION: Students will read and translate articles from the Russian press. The content of the articles as well as techniques of translation will be the focus of class discussion.
 

PREREQUISITE: Rus 310 or Rus 362.

 

GOALS: The student will:

1) Learn the basic structures used in Russian journalistic prose.

2) Learn the basic vocabulary of the Russian press.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

There are no tests scheduled for this course. Students will be evaluated on the basis of regular homework assignments, six individual translation assignments (approximately every two weeks), class participation and an individual final translation project (in lieu of a final exam) due on December 13.

 

Attendance: Attendance is required and will be recorded. Poor attendance will be reflected in your grade: FIVE absences will reduce your grade by a third (i.e., a plus/minus) and TEN absences will reduce your grade by a full letter. If for some reason you miss class, be sure to check with me or another student as to what you have missed. THAT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
 

GRADING:

Translation Assignments: 40%

Final Translation Project: 30%

Homework and Class Performance: 30%

Course grades are given on the plus/minus system. For an explanation see the undergraduate catalog p. 22.

 

Academic misconduct policy: "All acts of dishonesty in any work constitute academic misconduct. The Academic Misconduct Disciplinary Policy will be followed in the event of academic misconduct."

 

Disability access: To request disability accommodations, please contact Disabilities Services (348-4285). After initial arrangements are made with Disabilities Services, contact Professor Drozd.

 


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Andrew M. Drozd
adrozd@bama.ua.edu
The University of
Alabama
Last Update:
8/19/04