Thompson, Suzanne | Department of Russian and Slavic Studies

seanes@arizona.edu

Phone

(520)-621-9005

Office

Learning Services Building 324

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Thompson, Suzanne

Assistant Professor of Practice

Suzanne Thompson, an alumna of the University of Arizona Department of Russian and Slavic Studies, worked for many years in the Soviet Union and post-Soviet Russia as an embassy attache, disarmament contractor, and journalist. She is excited to share her passion for all things Russian with the next generation of Russophiles.

Currently Teaching

RSSS 201 – Intermediate Russian I

Third semester Russian.

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RSSS 301 – Advanced Grammar and Composition

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RSSS 345 – World War II: The Soviet Cultural Experience

A cultural exploration of the Soviet experience of WWII, "The Great Patriotic War." Students examine how the Soviets shaped the narrative of this conflict in poetry, prose, speeches, music, posters, paintings, monuments, and film.

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RSSS 302 – Advanced Grammar and Composition

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RSSS 350 – The Soviet Experiment

Readings and discussion in English of representative Russian literary works from the 20th century.

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RSSS 415 – Advanced Topics in Russian Language, Literature and Linguistics

A variable topics course taught in English or Russian (depending on subject material).

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RSSS 515 – Advanced Topics in Russian Language, Literature and Linguistics

A variable topics course taught in English or Russian (depending on subject material). Graduate-level requirements include graduate students being held to higher standards of proficiency in all exams and coursework. Graduate students will be given more challenging assignments and may have additional, separate meetings with the instructor.

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