Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2005-2006 (archived)
Module RUSS1161: RUSSIAN LANGUAGE 1A
Department: MODERN LANGUAGES AND CULTURES (RUSSIAN)
RUSS1161:
RUSSIAN LANGUAGE 1A
| Type |
Open |
Level |
1 |
Credits |
20 |
Availability |
Available in 2005/06 |
Module Cap |
None. |
Location |
Durham
|
Prerequisites
- C in Russian or equivalent.
Corequisites
- Russian Translation 1A (RUSS1131).
Excluded Combination of Modules
- Russian Language 1B (RUSS1042). Not available to students following the European Studies programme.
Aims
- To consolidate skills in speaking and writing Russian grammatically and to enhance comprehension and vocabulary acquisition.
Content
- The module is based on a selection of texts in differing registers, and on a grammar component developed in the department.
- There are 5 strands: Translation into Russian.
- Translation from Russian.
- Grammar.
- Comprehension.
- Oral with essays.
Learning Outcomes
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to
the learning outcomes of the module
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity |
Number |
Frequency |
Duration |
Total/Hours |
|
| Total |
|
|
|
400 |
| Lectures |
22 |
1 per week |
1 hour |
22 |
| Language Classes |
22 |
Weekly |
4 hours |
88 |
| Preparation and Reading |
|
|
|
290 |
| Practicals |
22 |
Twice weekly |
1 hour |
44 |
| Preparation and Reading |
|
|
|
156 |
| Total |
|
|
|
200 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Examination |
Component Weighting: 100% |
| Element |
Length / duration |
Element Weighting |
Resit Opportunity |
| three-hour written examination |
|
100% |
|
Regular written exercises.
■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University
