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LL122-30 Russian 1

Department
School of Modern Languages and Cultures
Level
Undergraduate Level 1
Module leader
Alexandra Kulikova
Credit value
30
Module duration
21 weeks
Assessment
60% coursework, 40% exam
Study location
University of Warwick main campus, Coventry

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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.

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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.
This syllabus is for indicative purposes only and will be updated regularly to remain relevant.

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

This module will develop students’ language proficiency through engaging with primary materials in the target language
Strategies for understanding gist and specific information
Intercultural competence

Transferable skills

Problem solving
Self-awareness
Communication
Teamwork
Information literacy
Digital literacy
Sustainability
Ethical values
Intercultural awareness
Professionalism

Study time

Type Required
Supervised practical classes 21 sessions of 2 hours (14%)
Private study 255 hours (85%)
Assessment 3 hours 30 minutes (1%)
Total 300.5 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 D
Weighting Study time Eligible for self-certification
Assessment component
Reading/ writing test 50% 1 hour 30 minutes No

Reading/Writing test
The duration is indicative and depends on specific arrangements.
Reassessment component is the same
Assessment component
Interim test 10% 1 hour No

A short test to monitor progress in term 1. The duration is indicative and depends on specific arrangements.
Reassessment component is the same
Assessment component
Oral test 40% 1 hour No

Speaking test
Reassessment component is the same
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.

Past exam papers for LL122

Courses

This module is Optional for:

  • Year 1 of UFRA-R101 Undergraduate French Studies

This module is Option list B for:

  • 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