RUS-90006: Russian 6

Language Learning Unit

RUS-90006

Russian 6

Co-ordinator:

Teaching Team:

Mrs Sarah Gomersall, Miss Emma Stevens, Mrs Carla Shallcross, Mr Andrew Gater, Miss Samantha Rushton, Adam Fergus, Mrs Valeria Karpova-Barber

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 5 or equivalent

Description

This module will further develop students Russian language communication skills, enabling students to conduct routine tasks they are likely to encounter in socialising, living, studying, travelling or working in Russia. Functions and topics will include: expressing and understanding feelings and emotions expressed in conversations and in personal letter; explaining reasons and giving excuses in a more sensitive or complex manner; expressing opinions, offering advice, giving details of future plans and projections and making guesses. Some feature film clips set in a variety of social and work situations will be analysed in teaching sessions. There will also be reading and writing work to build students' confidence in using Russian grammar and vocabulary. Students will also become familiar with a range of social contexts and culturally specific behaviour.

Aims

This module aims to further develop students' Russian language communication skills already acquired up to Russian 5 or equivalent.

Intended Learning Outcomes

understand the main point of some radio or TV programmes on topics of personal or professional interest. will be achieved by assessments: 1,4
enter unprepared into conversation on topics such as travel and events. will be achieved by assessments: 3
give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2,3
write personal letters describing experiences and impressions. will be achieved by assessments: 1,2
understand and apply the general rules for using deferential, neutral and humble registers appropriate for specific situation. 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 common situations and demonstrate knowledge of customs and modes of behaviour in Russian society. will be achieved by assessments: 1,2,3

Study hours

22 hours contact time
44 hours preparation of course based work tasks (KLE and other exercises)
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, role play and presentation.

04: Listening Comprehension weighted 20%

30- to 45-minute listening exam
listening task based on Russian audio/video material.

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

This document is the definitive current source of information about this module and supersedes any other information.