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Undergraduate Handbook 2006-2007 (archived)
Module RUSS1051: INTRODUCTION TO RUSSIAN LITERATURE
Department: Modern Languages and Cultures (Russian)
RUSS1051: INTRODUCTION TO RUSSIAN LITERATURE
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 1 | 20 | Available in 2006/2007 | None. | Durham |
Pre-requisites
- An A-level pass in a foreign language.
Corequisites
- Modern European Languages, Combined Honours and all Joint and 'with' programmes; Russian Language 1A (RUSS1161) and Russian Translation 1A (RUSS1131) or Russian Language 1B (RUSS1042). Others: see Chairman/Chairwoman of the Board of Studies in MLAC or his/her representative.
Excluded Combinations
- None.
Aims
- This module is designed to give an introduction to Russian literature of the early nineteenth century through an examination of selected works by major Russian authors.
Content
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Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge
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Subject-specific Skills
Key Skills
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- Lectures provide background information about the authors and the contemporary context.
- Seminars aim to develop skills in literary analysis through discussion of such issues as characterisation and narrative structure.
- As the module is open to students who have no Russian, English is the language of instruction and the texts are read in translation.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total Hours | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 200 | ||||
| Lectures | 22 | 1 per week | 1 hour | 22 | |
| Tutorials/Seminars | 12 | 1 per fortnight | 1 hour | 12 | |
| Preparation and Reading | 166 |
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 15% | Essay (Term 1) | 1000 words | 100% | |
| Essay | 25% | Essay (Term 2) | 2000 words | 100% | |
| Examination | 60% | Written Examination | 2 hours | 100% |
Formative Assessment
None
Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods
and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative
assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress
procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be
required to leave the University.