RUS-90005: Russian 5

Language Learning Unit

RUS-90005

Russian 5

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 4 or equivalent

Description

This module will further develop students Russian language communication skills already acquired, enabling students to speak, listen, read, and write in carrying out tasks they are likely to encounter in socialising, living, studying, travelling or working in Russia. Topics and functions covered in the module will include: making comparisons, discussing Russian cities, regions, countryside and types of accommodation, holiday options, talking about choices and decisions, quoting reported speech.

Aims

This module aims to consolidate students' existing language skills and further develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in Russian language.

Intended Learning Outcomes

understand main points of clear standard speech on familiar matters. will be achieved by assessments: 1,4
understand texts that consist mainly of high-frequency everyday language. will be achieved by assessments: 1,2
enter into conversation on topics that are familiar, of personal interest or pertinent to everyday life. will be achieved by assessments: 3
describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions, by connecting phrases in a simple way. will be achieved by assessments: 1,2,3
write simple connected text on familiar topics. will be achieved by assessments: 1,2
demonstrate an understanding of socio-linguistic codes including register difference. will be achieved by assessments: 1,2,3,4
develop and reflect upon strategies for successful language learning will be achieved by assessments: 1
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, 4

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 students' 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, 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
Examination testing writing and reading skills and the command of active and passive vocabulary from the topic areas studied.

03: Oral Exam weighted 20%

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

04: Listening Comprehension weighted 20%

30-45 minute listening tasks

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

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