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Undergraduate Handbook 2008-2009 (archived)
Module RUSS3121: INTERMEDIATE CROATIAN WITH SERBIAN
Department: Modern Languages and Cultures (Russian)
RUSS3121: INTERMEDIATE CROATIAN WITH SERBIAN
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 3 | 20 | Available in 2008/2009 | None. | Durham |
Pre-requisites
- Beginners' Croatian with Serbian (RUSS2081).
Corequisites
- None.
Excluded Combinations
- 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 | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 200 | ||||
| Lectures | 21 | 1 per week | 2 hour | 42 | Yes |
| Practicals | 21 | 1 per week | 1 hour | 21 | Yes |
| Preparation and Reading | 137 |
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Examination | 75% | three hour unseen written examination | 100% | ||
| Oral | 25% | 15 minute oral examination | 100% |
Formative Assessment
Reguar written assignments.
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.