LN102     
Russian Language and Society 2 (intermediate)

This information is for the 2013/14 session.

Teacher responsible

Dr Olga Sobolev CMK. C614

Availability

Available as an outside option to all undergraduate and General Course students. Students can take this course in any year of their studies following approval from the teacher responsible and subject to their own programme regulations.

Pre-requisites

Completion of the Russian Language and Society 1 (Beginner) course (LN101); or a good pass at GSCE/AS Level or its equivalent is required. An interview with the course co-ordinator prior to registration is compulsory.

Course content

A bridge from intermediate to advanced study of the Russian language within the framework of social sciences and culture. In a dynamic and communicative way the course develops all four language skills (i.e. speaking, listening, reading and writing) through individual and group work, topical discussions, authentic and web-based multi-media materials. The focus is on accuracy as well as communication that advance students’ language competence, transferable skills and cultural awareness.

Teaching

20 hours of lectures and 30 hours of classes in the MT. 20 hours of lectures and 30 hours of classes in the LT. 20 hours of classes in the ST.

Five hours per week, which will feature: (a) interactive topical work; (b) oral practice; (c) grammar and vocabulary work; (d) tutorials; and (e) guided study using IT and web-based materials.

Formative coursework

Students will be required to complete weekly language exercises.

Indicative reading

Svetlana Le Fleming and Susan Kay, Colloquial Russian 1, Routledge, 2010; Sarah Smyth and Elena Crosby, Rus’, A Comprehensive Course in Russian, Cambridge University Press, 2002; Cultural awareness: Nicholas Rzhevsky, Cambridge Companion to Modern Russian Culture, Cambridge University Press, 2012

Assessment

Exam (60%, duration: 3 hours) in the main exam period.
Oral examination (20%) in the LT.
Continuous assessment (20%) in the MT and LT.

Student performance results

(2010/11 - 2012/13 combined)

Classification % of students
First 72.7
2:1 18.2
2:2 0
Third 9.1
Fail 0

Key facts

Department: Language Studies

Total students 2012/13: 6

Average class size 2012/13: 6

Value: One Unit

Guidelines for interpreting course guide information

PDAM skills

  • Self-management
  • Team working
  • Problem solving
  • Application of information skills
  • Communication
  • Specialist skills