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Undergraduate Handbook 2016-2017 (archived)
Module RUSS3031: RUSSIAN LANGUAGE 4
Department: Modern Languages and Cultures (Russian)
RUSS3031: RUSSIAN LANGUAGE 4
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 3 | 20 | Available in 2016/2017 | Durham |
Pre-requisites
- Russian Language 2B (RUSS2012) OR Russian Language 2A (RUSS2191).
Corequisites
- None.
Excluded Combinations
- Russian Language 4 following Year Abroad (RUS3211)
Aims
- The focus of this module is proficiency in oral and written Russian. It aims to develop in the student an ability to write and speak correct Russian in expressing ideas in a broad range of topical issues in historical and cultural context.
- To encourage individual talents and proclivities and help students to achieve their maximum potential
Content
- General thematic areas covered in this module include social, cultural political and economic specifics of contemporary Russia and its Post-Soviet neighbours. Students will be encouraged to produce comparative analysis of the discussed issues in Russia and in the UK / their native countries.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge
- By the end of this module the students should gain an understanding of the main trends in the development of modern Russian society in a broad historical and cultural context.
Subject-specific Skills
- By the end of this module the students should be able to demonstrate the competence in communication in grammatically correct Russian both in translating the texts into target language and in demonstrating the abilities to perform contextual and linguistic analyses of original texts.
Key Skills
- By the end of this module the students should be able to discuss topical or general issues sensibly and fluently, to express their own ideas in written form and be able to translate a wide range of original texts into target language.
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- Weekly seminars which give students practice in analysing and commenting on Russian original texts.
- Independent learning will be structured around the preparation for seminars and research for the cultural context.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total Hours | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay Classes | 21 | Weekly | 1 hour | 21 | Yes |
| Oral Classes | 21 | Weekly | 1 hour | 21 | Yes |
| Translation Classes | 21 | Weekly | 1 hour | 21 | |
| Preparation and Reading | 137 | ||||
| Total | 200 |
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Examination | 60% | Written examination | 2 hours | 100% | No |
| Oral Examination | 40% | Oral examination | 20 minutes | 100% | No |
Formative Assessment
regular language work
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.