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Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies, Unit Catalogue 2011/12


PL10086: Russian cultural studies 1B: Introduction to Russian culture (ab initio)

Click here for further information Credits: 3
Click here for further information Level: Certificate (FHEQ level 4)
Click here for further information Period: Semester 2
Click here for further information Assessment: ES 100%
Click here for further information Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Click here for further information Requisites: In taking this unit you cannot take PL10085
Click here for further information Description: 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.
Click here for further informationProgramme availability:

PL10086 is Compulsory 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) (Full-time with Year Abroad) - Year 1
  • UHPL-AYB07 : BA (hons) Modern Languages and European Studies (German and ab initio Russian) (Full-time with Year Abroad) - Year 1
  • UHPL-AYB22 : BA (hons) Modern Languages and European Studies (Spanish and ab initio Russian) (Full-time with Year Abroad) - Year 1
  • UHPL-AYB15 : BA (hons) Russian (ab initio) and Politics (Full-time with Year Abroad) - Year 1

NB. Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.