LEVELS: Second-, Third- and Fourth-Year Russian

Welcome to the Russian Language Video Project. This video project is intended for students studying Russian at the University of Denver in their second, third, and fourth year. There are fifteen videoclip units in this project; you will find a complete list of topics and lessons below. Each lesson is a self-contained, and should be completed before turning to a new one. Each unit is organized as follows: the first part of the page contains details of the topic and participants, followed by instructions on how to use the lesson. Below that is the videoclip itself. The clips are encoded in Apple's QuickTime format, and it may be necessary for you to download the QuickTime plug-in before watching the videos. To the right of the video screen is a list of crucial words and phrases. The Russian Video Project lessons are a unique opportunity for DU students of Russian to work with contemporary standard Russian spoken in a number of styles and on topics of current interest. The Russian Language Video Project was made possible through a generous grant from the University of Denver's Center for Teaching and Learning. Feel free to explore!

VIDEOCLIPS FOR STUDY ABROAD IN RUSSIA



• Studying in Russia as a Foreign Student. Every student intending to study in Russia must watch this clip. It is intended for students with a third- or fourth-year Russian ability.






VIDEOCLIPS FOR SECOND- AND THIRD-YEAR RUSSIAN



• Typical Apartment. This lesson gives a whimsical tour through a typical apartment in Moscow.






VIDEOCLIPS FOR SECOND-, THIRD-, AND FOURTH-YEAR RUSSIAN



• Living in Saint Petersburg as a Student. This clip describes life in Russian dormitories and more.


• Food in Russia. Food is an important part of Russian culture. This video describes food and its role.


• Free Time in Russia. This clip talks about what Russian students do in their free time.


• Life in the USSR and Russia: Yesterday and Today. How has life changed, particularly with respect to food?


• Smoking and Health Among Youth. Why do students in Russia smoke? What do they do for exercise?


• Differences in Russia. This clip discusses some of the differences between Russian and American students.


• Fashion in Russia. Why do Russian women dress up all the time? What do men wear?


• Day of a Typical Student. What is it like to be a Russian student who both studies and works?






VIDEOCLIPS FOR THIRD- AND FOURTH-YEAR RUSSIAN



• Education. This clip talks about higher education -- lawyers, doctors -- in the Russian Federation.


• A Student's Day in Russia. What is the typical day of a hard-working student in Russia like?


• Russia Today. What is it like to live in Russia today? What issues and problems are there?


• Love in Russia. This video examines the role of sexuality, eroticism, and love in Russian culture.


• Homosexuality in Russian Culture. This clip examines the challenges and opportunities of gays and lesbians in Russia today.

All video clips and materials on this site (www.du.edu/ahss/schools/langlit/programs/russian/resources) and its subdirectories are the property of Luc Beaudoin and are subject to intellectual copyright. All participants in these video clips have signed an agreement with Luc Beaudoin about their participation in these video clips. This agreement is on file at the University of Denver. All the names of the participants have been changed and any similarity to the identity of any person, living or dead, is unintentional. Any unauthorized use of these video clips or materials will be pursued through all available legal means.

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