Department of European Studies & Modern Languages, Unit Catalogue 2007/08 |
EU10082 Russian written & spoken language 1A (ab initio) |
| Credits: 12 |
| Level: Certificate |
| Semester: 1 |
| Assessment: CW 50%, EX 50% |
| Requisites: |
| In taking this unit you cannot take EU10635 or take EU10083 |
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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: Skills in precision and creativity in the use of written and spoken language, effective communication in the target language and translation are taught and assessed in this unit; skills in effective learning, CIT and adaptation to life in the target countries are developed in this unit. 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. Textbook: S. Kay & S. Le Fleming, Colloquial Russian (Routledge: 1997). |