Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2008-2009 (archived)
Module RUSS3121: INTERMEDIATE CROATIAN WITH SERBIAN
Department: Modern Language and Cultures (Russian)
RUSS3121: INTERMEDIATE CROATIAN WITH SERBIAN
| Type | Open | Level | 3 | Credits | 20 | Availability | Available in 2008/09 | Module Cap | None. | Location | Durham |
|---|
Prerequisites
- Beginners' Croatian with Serbian (RUSS2081).
Corequisites
- None.
Excluded Combination of Modules
- None.
Aims
- Opportunity to study another Slavonic language with particular emphasis on reading skills and communicative competence.
Content
- To build on acquired basic competence in reading, writing, speaking and listening, grammatical knowledge and cultural awareness, with a view to developing social discourse skills and discuss general topics.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge:
Subject-specific Skills:
- By the end of this module students should be able to convey ideas and discuss a wide range of general topics in fluent Croatian and Serbian and to demonstrate competence in speaking, listening, reading and writing.
Key Skills:
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- In order to gain competence in all the main language skills a variety of teaching and learning methods will be employed. A communicative approach with real-life situations will be adopted. Students will be expected to contribute actively and will work both independently and in groups and pairs using authentic materials. The course consists of two weekly classes which students are required to attend. Weekly written assignments will be set.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total/Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 200 | ||||
| Lectures | 21 | 1 per week | 2 hour | 42 | ■ |
| Practicals | 21 | 1 per week | 1 hour | 21 | ■ |
| Preparation and Reading | 137 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Examination | Component Weighting: 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| three hour unseen written examination | 100% | ||
| Component: Oral | Component Weighting: 25% | ||
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| 15 minute oral examination | 100% | ||
Formative Assessment:
Reguar written assignments.
■ 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