- Student Records
Programme & Unit Catalogues


PL10082: Russian written & spoken language 1A (ab initio)

Follow this link for further information on academic years Academic Year: 2017/8
Further information on owning departmentsOwning Department/School: Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies
Further information on credits Credits: 12      [equivalent to 24 CATS credits]
Further information on notional study hours Notional Study Hours: 240
Further information on unit levels Level: Certificate (FHEQ level 4)
Further information on teaching periods Period:
Semester 1
Further information on unit assessment Assessment Summary: CW 60%, EX 40%
Further information on unit assessment Assessment Detail:
  • CW1Written (CW 30%)
  • CW2Spoken (CW 30%)
  • Exam (EX 40%)
Further information on supplementary assessment Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Further information on requisites Requisites: In taking this module you cannot take PL10635 OR take PL10083
Further information on descriptions Description: Aims:

* To provide a systematic grounding in the Russian language;
* To introduce students to the alphabet, the main structures of Russian grammar and basic vocabulary;
* To develop good pronunciation and intonation.

Learning Outcomes:
Students who complete the unit successfully will be able to:
* Read and write the Russian Cyrillic alphabet;
* Have an elementary command of Russian vocabulary and grammar;
* Pronounce Russian words correctly and make simple statements accurately.

Skills:

* Precision and creativity in the use of written and spoken language;
* Effective communication in the target language;
* Independent learning strategies;
* Adaptation to life in the target countries.

Content:

* The Colloquial Russian course with additional use of specially prepared explanatory material, exercises and drills;
* The Ruslan computer assisted learning package;
* Practice in pronunciation, intonation, aural comprehension and conversation.
Further information on programme availabilityProgramme availability:

PL10082 is a Designated Essential Unit on the following programmes:

Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies
  • UHPL-AYB09 : BA(Hons) Modern Languages and European Studies (French and ab initio Russian) with Year Abroad (Year 1)
  • UHPL-AYB07 : BA(Hons) Modern Languages and European Studies (German and ab initio Russian) with Year Abroad (Year 1)
  • UHPL-AYB22 : BA(Hons) Modern Languages and European Studies (Spanish and ab initio Russian) with Year Abroad (Year 1)
  • UHPL-AYB15 : BA(Hons) Russian ab initio and Politics with Year Abroad (Year 1)

PL10082 is Optional on the following programmes:

Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies
  • UHPL-AFB30 : BSc(Hons) Politics and International Relations (Year 1)
  • UHPL-AAB30 : BSc(Hons) Politics and International Relations with Study year abroad (Year 1)
  • UHPL-AKB30 : BSc(Hons) Politics and International Relations with Year long work placement (Year 1)
  • UHPL-AFB10 : BSc(Hons) Politics with Economics (Year 1)
  • UHPL-AAB10 : BSc(Hons) Politics with Economics with Study year abroad (Year 1)
  • UHPL-AKB10 : BSc(Hons) Politics with Economics with Year long work placement (Year 1)

Notes: