RUS 101 - Russian 1

Delivery Options Online Synchronous

UCalgary Continuing Education

Course Description

In this conversationally oriented course, learn useful phrases and basic grammar to be able to carry out simple conversations in Russian.

Course Details

The introductory Russian course focuses on developing an immediate familiarity with the Russian language. You will be introduced to the Russian alphabet. Basic conversational dialogue (frequently used expressions, greetings, farewells, essential verbs) will be presented to help students develop their oral skills. Other essential vocabulary such as numbers, asking for help, telling time,schedule, and words related to home, school, and work will be taught. Some basic grammatical information will be integrated throughout the course to assist in conversational skills development.

By completion of this course, successful students will be able to:

Introduce yourself and use basic greetings and farewells
Count and tell time using numbers
Talk about your family
Create a short story with the vocabulary you have learned in class
Have a better understanding of Russian culture

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RUS 101 - 044

Sep 25, 2025

Online Synchronous

Available

Online Synchronous

6:30PM to 9:00PM

Sep 25, 2025 to Nov 27, 2025

Schedule and Location

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25.0

Online Synchronous

Fee before GST non-credit

$299.00

Reading List / Textbook

Sputnik: An Introductory Russian Language Course, Part 1 by Dr. Julia Rochtchina. ISBN: 978-0993913907.

Visit the UCalgary Bookstore at www.calgarybookstore.ca.

Section Notes

Classes are held online in real time (Mountain Time) at the specified time and dates.

This course uses:

Desire2Learn (D2L), an online learning management system. The instructor will post the course outline and other materials in D2L.
Zoom web conferencing software.

To fully participate in the live sessions, students will need: an internet connection, and a reliable headset with microphone.

For more information, please visit our Online Learning Resources.

Unless notified, all online courses are available at 9 am MT the day before the start date. Students registering on (or after) the start date will receive access within one day of registration.

Students unfamiliar with online learning are encouraged to take our free Digital Skills for Learning Online course.

Unless otherwise stated, notice of withdrawal or transfer from a course must be received at least seven calendar days prior to the start date of the course.