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Undergraduate Handbook 2006-2007 (archived)
Module RUSS2171: RUSSIAN GRAMMAR AND COMPOSITION (WITH YEAR ABROAD ESSAY)
Department: Modern Languages and Cultures (Russian)
RUSS2171: RUSSIAN GRAMMAR AND COMPOSITION (WITH YEAR ABROAD ESSAY)
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 2 | 20 | Available in 2006/2007 | None. | Durham |
Pre-requisites
- Russian Language 1A (RUSS1161) and Russian Translation 1A (RUSS1131) OR Russian Language 1B (RUSS1042).
Corequisites
- For Year 2 Post A-level students: Russian Translation and Oral (RUSS2191) or for Year 2 Beginners: Russian Translation 2B (RUSS2201).
Excluded Combinations
- None.
Aims
- To develop the students' expertise in the Russian language by extending their knowledge of grammar and vocabulary, and building their fluency in reading and writing.
- The intention is to use the language actively and instil an awareness of its potential for expression.
- To prepare them for undertaking the year abroad essay.
Content
- There will be two contact hours per week, one advanced grammar session and one session on composition/essay writing.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge
Subject-specific Skills
- Students should be able to write and read in Russian with greater fluency, and in a variety of different contexts, having acquired a sound knowledge of grammar and increased vocabulary.
Key Skills
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- Competence in language skills will be acquired through grammatical exercises and essay-writing assignments, in which they will become familiar and put into practice the concepts studied, at the same time increasing their vocabulary.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total Hours | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practicals | 21 | Twice weekly | 1 hour | 42 | |
| Preparation and Reading | 158 | ||||
| Total | 200 |
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Examination | 50% | written examination | 2 hours | 100% | |
| Essay | 50% | word essay produced during the year abroad | 2000 words | 100% |
Formative Assessment
Weekly translations from and into Russian.
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.