Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2011-2012 (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 2011/12 | Module Cap | None. | Location | Durham |
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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:
- To consolidate their knowledge of key grammatical points
- To deepen their appreciation of how Croatian and Serbian are used differently in different contexts (both oral and written).
- To gain practice in writing in Croatian or Serbian
Subject-specific Skills:
- To increase confidence, fluency and accuracy in both productive (spoken and written) and receptive (listening and reading) skills in Croatian and Serbian
- To read Croatian and Serbian of various registers in a wide range of media
- To develop their language skills independently.
Key Skills:
- Extended development of general written and oral communication skill.
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- The module is taught in two strands:
- In the grammar /translation class, students will consolidate their grammar knowledge and develop their translation skills through a variety of grammar-based language exercises and the translation of texts from and into English.
- In the oral class a wide range of topics will be discussed, and students will develop their speaking skills through a range of oral activities (conversation, role-play, discussion and individual presentations)
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total/Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 21 | Weekly | 1 hour | 21 | ■ |
| Practicals | 21 | Weekly | 1 hour | 21 | ■ |
| Preparation and Reading | 158 | ||||
| Total | 200 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Examination | Component Weighting: 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Written examination | 3 hours | 100% | No |
| Component: Oral | Component Weighting: 25% | ||
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Oral examination | 15 minutes | 100% | No |
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