Department of European Studies & Modern Languages, Unit Catalogue 2008/09 |
EU10086 Russian cultural studies 1B: Introduction to Russian culture (ab initio) |
| Credits: 3 |
| Level: Certificate |
| Semester: 2 |
| Assessment: ES 100% |
| Requisites: |
| In taking this unit you cannot take EU10085 |
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Aims: To familiarise students with literary Russian and introduce them to classical pre-revolutionary literature. To read (in Russian) and discuss a well-known literary text.
Learning Outcomes: Students who complete the unit successfully will: * be familiar with the historical development of Russian literature before 1917 and the particular contribution of major writers; * have studied in depth a short piece of classical Russian literature; * have improved their vocabulary, grammar and translation skills; * have developed skills in textual analysis and literary criticism. Skills: Skills in critical analysis, conceptual thinking, precision in the use of written and spoken language, exercise of independent judgement, reasoned argument and the planning/conduct/reporting of non-quantitative research are taught and assessed in this unit. Skills in effective learning and language skills are developed in this unit. Content: Lectures on the history of Russian literature; reading and discussion of Chekhov's Dama s sobachkoi. |