LL216-0 Russian 2
Introductory description
Students will learn and reinforce the basics of the Russian language.
This will offer an opportunity for students not specialising in foreign languages to improve
their communicative competence in Russian. For those students intending to travel to Russia
or Russian-speaking countries, either for study or on work placements, the module can work
as a refresher and promote confidence-building for communicating with native speakers
abroad.
Prior knowledge of Russian
- A1 of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference)
- or GCSE level
- or Language Centre Russian 1
- or equivalent
Successful completion of Russian 2 qualifies students to progress to Russian 3.
Module aims
to understand and communicate in familiar and routine situations, using frequently
used expressions;
to develop strategies for language learning;
to achieve A2 of the 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 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 using the present, past and future tenses (imperfective), cases, prepositions, adjective endings, pronouns, verbs of motion (introduction), reflexive verbs, adverbs, comparatives and superlatives, conjunctions.
Professions & future career aspirations, describing places and people, daily routine & telling the time, food: national cuisine & healthy lifestyle, expressing opinions, talking about the past & planning for future, sports and leisure activities, travel, holidays & places of interest, hometown and a capital city.
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 exchange information orally on familiar topics and activities, and write simple texts, messages and emails.
- apply a basic knowledge of grammar
- interact about familiar topics and activities
- write simple texts giving background information and relating to areas of immediate need
- gain insight into everyday life in the relevant countries
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
Private study description
No private study requirements defined for this module.
Costs
| Category | Description | Funded by | Cost to student |
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| Other |
Language Centre fee for supplementary module |
£500.00 |
Students can register for this module without taking any assessment.
Assessment group A3
| Study time | Eligible for self-certification | ||
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Assessment component |
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| Progress tests | Yes (waive) | ||
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Interim and final test to assess progress with competence statements |
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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 progress test papers.
There is currently no information about the courses for which this module is core or optional.