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Programme and Module Handbook

Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2006-2007 (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 2006/07 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

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

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      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%

      Formative Assessment:

      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