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Undergraduate Handbook 2008-2009 (archived)
Module RUSS1161: RUSSIAN LANGUAGE 1A
Department: Modern Languages and Cultures (Russian)
RUSS1161: RUSSIAN LANGUAGE 1A
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 1 | 20 | Available in 2008/2009 | None. | Durham |
Pre-requisites
- A-level grade C in Russian or equivalent.
Corequisites
- Introduction to Russian Culture (RUSS1151).
Excluded Combinations
- Russian Language 1B (RUSS1042).
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 3 strands:
- Grammar.
- Comprehension, Translation, Composition
- Oral
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge
- This module is designed to extend students' knowledge of Russian vocabulary and grammar and develop fluency in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
- The intention is to use the language actively and to instil a sense of awareness of its potential for expression.
Subject-specific Skills
Key Skills
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- This module will be taught by means of three weekly classes: a grammar class, a comprehension class and an oral class.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total Hours | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practicals | 63 | 3 per week | 1 hour | 63 | Yes |
| Preparation and Reading | 137 | ||||
| Total | 200 |
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Examination | 25% | Oral Examination | 10 minutes | 100% | |
| Written Examination | 75% | Written Examination | 3 hours | 100% |
Formative Assessment
Regular written exercises.
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.