Russian 2

Code

MLAC2188

School

Modern Languages and Cultures

Level

2

Credits

20

Semesters

Full Year UK

Summary

This module consolidates and expands the language skills and knowledge about the Russian language and culture you developed in Year 1. Learning is based on the study of written, audio and audio-visual texts at an appropriate level of difficulty. These are analysed for meaning, structure, grammatical forms and lexis. The texts, on topics relevant to an understanding of the Russian-speaking world and society in general, provide the basis for the development of Russian comprehension (written and aural) and expression (written and oral) to a level commensurate with B2/C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference. In addition to explicit and implicit knowledge of the Russian language and communication skills, the module supports the development of linguistic mediation skills in areas such as translation into and out of the target language. Finally, it helps prepare you for a period spent living, studying and/or working in Russia.

Target Students

Level 2 students studying Russian post A-level. Not available to subsidiary students. Available to Exchange students with equivalent language skills.

Classes

• One 2-hour workshop each week for 20 weeks
• One 1-hour practicum each week for 20 weeks

The School of Cultures, Languages and Area Studies operates an attendance policy. The details of this policy can be found in the student handbook on Workspace and in module handbooks.

Assessment

• 20% Coursework 1: Writing task into L1 (300-400 words) Autumn semester
• 20% Coursework 2: Writing task into L2 (300-400 words) Spring semester
• 20% Oral Exam: 10 minutes Spring semester
• 10% Listening Exam: 1 hour Spring semester
• 30% Exam 1 (2-hour)

Assessed in both autumn & spring semest

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

A. Knowledge and understanding: 

• Understand spoken and written Russian language at a level commensurate with B2/C1 of the CEFR (A1).  

• Demonstrate declarative and procedural knowledge of the key elements of Russian grammar, lexis and discourse appropriate to effective performance of written and spoken tasks at B2/C1 Level of the CEFR (A1). 

• Demonstrate awareness and understanding of the differences and similarities between the Russian and the English language (A4) as well as between the societies and cultures of the Russian speaking world and their own (A5). 

B. Intellectual skills: 

• Gather, process and evaluate information from a variety of paper, audio-visual and electronic sources in English and Russian (B1).  

• The development of the ability to engage in exchanges of ideas with others, giving due weight to their opinions (B7). 

C. Professional skills:  

• Make effective use of grammar books and dictionaries (C5, C4)  

• Present language work in an accurate and appropriate manner for specific tasks (C5, C6). 

• Ability to translate texts derived from a variety of media into and out of Russian with a degree of accuracy commensurate with B2/C1 of the CEFR. 

D. Transferable skills: 

• Organise and manage working time, schedule tasks and meet deadlines (D7)  

• Write and think productively under pressure (in examination conditions) (D5).  

• Demonstrate ability to work independently and in groups (D3, D4).  

• Use IT effectively as an aid to learning (D8). 

Conveners

• Ms Liza Lacy