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LL253-24 Russian 3

Department
School of Modern Languages and Cultures
Level
Undergraduate Level 2
Module leader
Alexandra Kulikova
Credit value
24
Module duration
21 weeks
Assessment
60% coursework, 40% exam
Study location
University of Warwick main campus, Coventry

Introductory description

This module will give students the chance to spend some time learning and reinforcing the most important elements of basic Russian grammar with further points of grammar and syntax. It will offer an opportunity for students to improve their communicative competence in Russian as a supplement to their studies in other spheres. The module will strengthen reading, writing and communicative skills and will further develop cultural awareness through projects and student presentations. For those students intending to travel to Russia or Russian-speaking countries, either for study or work placements, the module can work as a refresher and promote confidence-building for communicating with native speakers abroad.
Prior knowledge of Russian:
A2 of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference)
or Language Centre Russian 2 or Beginners Accelerated
or equivalent
Successful completion of Russian 3 qualifies students to progress to
Russian 4.

Module web page

Module aims

To understand and produce text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest
To achieve B1 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.

Topics: describing people, University life, healthy lifestyle, work & employment, Russian cities and people, biographies, cultures, traditions and customs
Grammar: revision of cases; verbs: reflexive verbs, aspects of verbs; verbs of motion with and without prefixes; comparative and superlative; introduction to active and passive participles; Syntax: compound sentence construction

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:

  • apply knowledge of grammar appropriate to the level
  • to understand the main points on matters regularly encountered
  • to understand texts dealing with descriptions of events and feelings, and with work-related language
  • to enter unprepared into conversation, describe experiences and events and give reasons for opinions
  • to produce text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest

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
Strategies to communicate effectively both in writing and orally in Russian

Transferable skills

Critical thinking
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 (18%)
Online learning (scheduled sessions) 21 sessions of 1 hour (9%)
Private study 173 hours (72%)
Assessment 4 hours (2%)
Total 240 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
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
Reading/writing test 50% 2 hours No

Reading/Writing test
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. Feedback on interim test is given in class week 1 of term 2.

Past exam papers for LL253

Courses

This module is Optional for:

  • Year 4 of UIBA-MN32 Undergraduate Law and Business Studies