LL122-30 Russian 1
Introductory description
Students will develop and practise basic reading and writing, listening and speaking
skills. Students will acquire a grounding in essential grammar and gain an insight into
Russian society.
Successful completion of Russian 1 qualifies students to progress to Russian 2.
Module aims
To enable students to develop competence in a range of predictable everyday tasks;
To begin to develop strategies for language learning;
To achieve A1 and to work towards A2 standard of the CEFR (Common European Framework of reference)
Outline syllabus
This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.
This module, aimed at beginners, will provide an introduction to fundamental features of Russian grammar and essential basic structures, making it possible to function in a range of everyday situations. The module begins with the Cyrillic alphabet and the rules of spelling and pronunciation. The main grammatical areas covered: genders, personal and possessive pronouns, use of cases and declension of nouns, present, past & future tenses, adjective and adverbs, basic comparatives.
Introduction, talking about oneself and family; expressing preferences;
Sport and leisure activities; people and places in Russia; talking about everyday activities; making a meeting arrangements; talking about jobs.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
- To acquire essential grammar basics
- develop receptive and productive skills
- begin to develop language learning strategies
- interact in a simple way and ask & answer questions on familiar topics
- write short simple texts, including personal details
International
This module develops intercultural awareness and helps to prepare students for
international student mobility
Subject specific skills
Strategies for understanding gist and specific information
Intercultural competence
Transferable skills
Written and spoken communication
Study time
| Type | Required |
|---|---|
| Online learning (scheduled sessions) | 21 sessions of 2 hours (14%) |
| Private study | 255 hours (85%) |
| Assessment | 3 hours (1%) |
| Total | 300 hours |
Private study description
work set on moodle and homework set by tutor
Costs
No further costs have been identified for this module.
You do not need to pass all assessment components to pass the module.
Assessment group A2
| Weighting | Study time | Eligible for self-certification | |
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Assessment component |
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| oral test | 40% | 1 hour | No |
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The duration below is a maximum, and means up to 5 minutes |
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Reassessment component is the same |
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Assessment component |
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| Integrated reading/ writing test | 50% | 1 hour | No |
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The duration below may be indicative, depending on specific online arrangements |
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Reassessment component is the same |
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Assessment component |
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| Interim test | 10% | 1 hour | No |
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Short test to monitor progress in first term |
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Reassessment component is the same |
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Feedback on assessment
Verbal feedback is provided to the class regarding regular formative tasks set for homework and activities completed in class; individual written feedback is also provided for written work which has been handed in by students. Feedback is also provided orally and in writing on practice test papers.
Courses
This module is Optional for:
- Year 1 of UFRA-R101 Undergraduate French Studies
This module is Option list B for:
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USOA-L301 BA in Sociology
- Year 1 of L305 Sociology with Specialism in Cultural Studies
- Year 1 of L303 Sociology with Specialism in Gender Studies
- Year 1 of L304 Sociology with Specialism in Research Methods
- Year 1 of L302 Sociology with Specialism in Social Policy
This module is Option list G for:
- Year 1 of UPHA-V7ML Undergraduate Philosophy, Politics and Economics