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2014/15 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

SLAV1102 Developing Russian Language 1

20 creditsClass Size: 20

Module manager: Svitlana Babych
Email: s.babych@leeds.ac.uk

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

Year running 2014/15

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 with Russian A Level or equivalent, and aims to prepare students who envisage a career as linguists or translators for similar modules at Levels 2 and 3 as well as equipping them with professional language skills for their future careers. The module is designed to develop the skills used in Core Russian 1 through the comprehension of longer reading texts in the form of a graded language reader in order to give access to a wider range of vocabulary and syntax, and introduce original Russian texts.In addition, the module will introduce the skills of précis and essay writing.

Objectives

This module is designed to develop the skills used in Core Russian 1 in order to prepare students interested in professional language use for similar modules at Levels 2 and 3.

A wide range of vocabulary and syntax will be developed through the use of a graded language reader, and the applied language skills of précis and essay writing will be the main exercises.

Learning outcomes
On completion of the module students will be able to:
- manage more linguistically challenging literary texts and show confidence and independence in dealing with unknown vocabulary and constructions
- demonstrate their understanding of original works by writing précis in accurate written Russian
- demonstrate an ability to write essays in Russian in a number of styles and registers
- demonstrate an extensive vocabulary on a range of topics.

Skills outcomes
On completion of the module students will be able to:
- express their understanding of texts through the writing of précis
- demonstrate advanced reading skills
- demonstrate good time management skills
- demonstrate the ability to work independently.

Syllabus

The module will consist of two practical language classes weekly, covering reading practice, essay and précis writing, and improving understanding of authentic spoken Russian and communicative competency on a range of topics.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Language Class	40	1.00	40.00
Private study hours			160.00
Total Contact hours			40.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			200.00

Private study

- 130 hours: class preparation and homework
- 5 hours: writing of assessed précis
- 24 hours: exam preparation and revision.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

- Regular practice précis and translations (not formally assessed) submitted throughout the module
- Group discussion of set texts.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Written Work	Assessed précis	40.00
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)	1 hr 00 mins	60.00
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: 25/03/2015

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