Module RUSS2081: BEGINNERS' CROATIAN WITH SERBIAN

Department: Modern Language and Cultures (Russian)

RUSS2081: BEGINNERS' CROATIAN WITH SERBIAN

Prerequisites

• Russian Language 1B (RUSS1042), or Russian Language 1A (RUSS1161) or an equivalent qualification to the satisfaction of the Chairman/Chairwoman of the Board of Studies in MLAC or his/her representative.

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 provide a basis for communication skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening, together with grammatical knowledge and understanding of fundamental cultural differences sufficient to permit learners to cope with travelling, studying or working in republics of the former Yugoslavia.

Learning Outcomes

• A grasp of the key structures of Croatian and Serbian grammar
• Students will be able to use both Croatian Latin and Serbian Cyrillic alphabets

• Student will be able to conduct a basic conversation in Croatian and will be able to read simple texts and translate from and into Croatian

• Enhanced oral and aural communication skills
• Enhanced experience of language learning techniques, enabling students to further their study of Croatian and Serbian on their own initiative

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

• The module is will be taught by means of two and a half hours weekly
• The grammar component will deal with a number of basic areas of Croatian Grammar and students will consolidate their grammar knowledge through a variety of grammar–based language exercises.
• In the oral class students will develop their speaking skills through a range of oral activities (conversation, role-play, discussion and individual presentations)
• In the text class students will develop their reading and writing skills through text-based comprehension and writing exercises.
• Students are required to attend all classes and are expected to prepare themselves for them and participate actively in discussions.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Summative Assessment

Formative Assessment:

Weekly 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