2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

SLAV1101 Core Russian Language 1

20 creditsClass Size: 20

Module manager: Natalya Bogoslavskaya
Email: n.m.bogoslavskaya@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2017/18

Pre-requisite qualifications

Minimum grade C in A level Russian, or grade A in AS level Russian

This module is mutually exclusive with

SLAV1010	Beginning Russian 1
SLAV1020	Beginning Russian 2

This module is approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module is intended for students who enter with Russian A Level or equivalent. The module is designed to train participants in all aspects of practical language skills, and aims to prepare students for their period of study in Russia by focusing on authentic written and audio-visual material in a variety of registers and styles.

Objectives

This module will train participants in grammar, listening, speaking and writing through a variety of language exercises, students will also be taught the transferable skill of word-processing in Russian.

Students will be prepared for their period of study in Russia by regular use of authentic written and audio-visual material in a variety of registers and styles.

Learning outcomes
On completion of the module students will be able to:
- understand general conversation on everyday topics and handle conversational subjects adequately;
- read authentic texts (which may be abridged) on a variety of non-specialist subjects;
- produce simple, structured pieces of creative writing, demonstrating grammatical accuracy and a broad vocabulary on selected topics;
- have a thorough knowledge of the essentials of Russian grammar and demonstrate the ability to adhere to the rules of Russian grammar both in speaking and writing.

Skills outcomes
On completion of the module students will be able to:
- touch type in Russian in standard software, (in Microsoft Word and email packages);
- understand authentic speech, audio recordings and written texts of a suitable level;
- assimilate and develop essential vocabulary from teaching materials;
- recognise and identify basic grammatical and syntactical patterns in the language materials used;
- take an active part in classroom discussions in the target language;
- have an awareness of a range of registers in both the spoken and written language.

Syllabus

The module will consist of four practical language classes weekly, covering:
- grammar;
- translation;
- oral and writing skills.

Training in word-processing in Russian will be provided via an induction session in Week 2 and students are expected to improve their typing skills independently using an electronic typing tutor.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Language Class	80	1.00	80.00
Private study hours			120.00
Total Contact hours			80.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			200.00

Private study

- 80 hours: class preparation and homework
- 4.5 hours: writing of assessed essay
- 34 hours exam preparation and revision

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

- Short homework assignments set weekly
- Regular in-class tests (30% of module assessment)
- Mock written and oral exams (not formally assessed) will be held in December for the sake of formative feedback.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Essay	250 words	10.00
In-course Assessment	4 in class tests (two per semester)	30.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		40.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Exams

Exam type	Exam duration	% of formal assessment
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc)	2 hr 00 mins	40.00
Practical Exam / OSCE	0 hr 15 mins	20.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		60.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 02/03/2018 17:22:56

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