RUS-90003: Russian 3

Language Learning Unit

RUS-90003

Russian 3

Co-ordinator:

Teaching Team:

Mrs Sarah Gomersall, Miss Emma Stevens, Mrs Carla Shallcross, Mr Andrew Gater, Miss Samantha Rushton, Adam Fergus, Mrs Angela Millington

Lecture Time:

See Timetable...

Level:

1, 2 or 3

Credits:

Study Hours:

150

School Office:

Tel: 01782 733960

Programme/Approved Electives for

International Business Dual Honours (Level 1)
International Business Dual Honours (Level 2)
International Business Dual Honours (Level 3)
International Business Minor (Level 1)
International Business Minor (Level 2)
Management (International Business) Single Honours (Level 1)
Management (International Business) Single Honours (Level 2)
Management (International Business) Single Honours (Level 3)

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Yes

Barred Combinations

Students are only permitted to take one Russian language module per semester

Prerequisites

Russian 2 or equivalent

Description

This module will further develop Russian language skills enabling students to speak, write and read Russian carrying out simple tasks they are likely to encounter in travelling, living or studying in Russia.

Aims

It aims to develop the Russian language skills acquired up to Russian 2.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Carry out simple tasks requiring an exchange of information on familiar topics. will be achieved by assessments: 1,2,3
Read short texts in Russian and translate them into English will be achieved by assessments: 1,2
Understand phrases and vocabulary of the highest frequency related to areas of immediate personal relevance will be achieved by assessments: 1,2,3,4
Write simple personal letters will be achieved by assessments: 1,2
Have an understanding of Russian cases system and verbal aspects will be achieved by assessments: 1,2
Recognize and act upon cultural differences encountered in everyday situations and demonstrate knowledge of common traditions in the Russian speaking world will be achieved by assessments: 1,2,3
Develop and reflect upon strategies for successful language learning will be achieved by assessments: 1

Study hours

22 hours contact time
44 hours completion of course work tasks
54 hours class revision and private study
22 hours revision for and completion of written exam and listening exam
8 hours preparation for and attendance at oral exam

Description of Module Assessment

01: Coursework weighted 20%

Coursework Portfolio documenting student's progress
The course work portfolio will comprise of formative and summative assessments completed during the course such as vocabulary exercises, written-up role-play dialogues, KLE tasks, listening and reading comprehension exercises, grammar exercises, very simple translations, written-up self directed learning tasks and class participation. Students will also be required to complete a reflective study diary.

02: Unseen Exam weighted 40%

2 hour Written examination

03: Oral Exam weighted 20%

Oral exam
A short oral exam including tasks such as question and answer and presentation.

04: Listening Comprehension weighted 20%

30-45 minutes of Listening tasks

Version: (1.05A) Created: 01/Oct/2013

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