RUS-90006 - Module Specification
Language Centre
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2020/21

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

Russian 5 or equivalent

Barred Combinations

Description for 2020/21

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.

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: 2
give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans: 1,2
write personal letters describing experiences and impressions: 1,2
understand and apply the general rules for using deferential, neutral and humble registers appropriate for specific situation: 1,2
recognize and act upon cultural differences encountered in common situations and demonstrate knowledge of customs and modes of behaviour in Russian society: 1,2
enter unprepared into conversation on topics such as travel and events: 1

Study hours

20 hours of synchronous and asynchronous class time
100 hours class preparation and revision and private study
22 hours revision for and completion of written exam
8 hours preparation for and attendance at spoken interaction exam

School Rules

Admission to the module must be confirmed through completion of a language level self-assessment form
Students are only permitted to take one Russian language module per semester.

Description of Module Assessment