Russian Beginners (Inbound study abroad students only)
| Module title | Russian Beginners (Inbound study abroad students only) |
|---|---|
| Module code | FLR1115A |
| Academic year | 2019/0 |
| Credits | 15 |
| Module staff | Mrs Yuliya Kostyuk (Convenor) |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 11 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 10 |
|---|
Module description
Russian Beginners is designed for students with little or no previous knowledge of Russian. It will introduce you to the Russian language and culture in a general context.
This module will provide you with a solid foundation of the basic grammatical structures of the Russian language, which will allow you to listen, speak, read, and write at an elementary level on a variety of general topics. The emphasis is on enabling you to communicate orally in Russian. It will also introduce you to the customs, culture and society where the Russian language is spoken to help you to develop awareness of the general social and cultural background.
Module aims - intentions of the module
The module offers an introduction to Russian language and culture. This module is broadly equivalent to A1 Basic User level of the Common European Framework and aims to:
- Provide you with a solid foundation of the basic grammatical structures of the target language thus enabling you to communicate effectively across the four key language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) at an elementary level on a variety of general topics
- Enable you to give and understand information and to achieve a confident elementary level of communicative competence in everyday situations
- Provide you with an introduction to the customs, culture and society of the regions / countries in which the language is spoken and to help you to develop awareness of the general social and cultural background of the language
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Demonstrate a sound grasp of the basic grammatical structures of Russian
- 2. Read and comprehend simple written and aural texts and extract specific, predictable information related to every-day situations
- 3. Communicate effectively on a variety of general topics requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters, orally and/or in writing.
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 4. Understand the principles of learning a foreign language intensively and organise your learning with guidance from the tutor
- 5. Use available learning aids in a variety of media, such as a reference grammar and bilingual dictionary, to consolidate your learning
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 6. Make progress through developing skills of self-study and application and develop an awareness of and sensitivity to a foreign culture
Syllabus plan
The module provides a systematic approach to acquiring essential grammar structures in a communicative context and in accordance with the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing.
It covers a range of grammar and cultural topics that may include some of the following:
Grammar
- The Russian Alphabet: writing and pronunciation
- Personal pronouns – ??, ??, ?. Formal and informal addressing
- Numbers
- 1st and 2nd Type Verb Conjugation
- Construction ‘? ???? ????’. Gender of nouns
- Adjectives, endings. Possessives
- Prepositional, Accusative, Dative Cases
Topics
- Get acquainted. Introduce yourself and other people
- Talking about your everyday activity. Tell time
- Talking about friends and family
- Talking about your city
- Talking about your life, study and work
- Talking about your past
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | 106 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching | 44 | Language classes |
| Guided independent study | 106 | Consolidate class work by learning vocabulary and structures, and by reading, watching or listening to material in Russian. Prepare exercises and activities for class, write short assignments and generally begin to acquire a repertoire of effective language learning strategies. Learning activities are supported by various media, including audio, video / DVD, and, where appropriate, computer software. |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 formative tasks covering grammar, vocabulary, writing and reading | Variable | 1-6 | Written and oral |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 60 | 40 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 in-class summative exam in week 12 (during the first two timetabled hours) | 60 | 1.5 hours | 1-6 | Written and oral |
| Oral examination | 40 | 6 minutes | 0-6 | Written and oral |
Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-class summative examination | Written examination | 1-6 | Referral/deferral period |
| Oral examination | Oral examination | 1-6 | Referral/deferral period |
Re-assessment notes
Deferral – if you miss an assessment for certificated reasons judged acceptable by the Mitigation Committee, you will normally be either deferred in the assessment or an extension may be granted. The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of deferral will not be capped and will be treated as it would be if it were your first attempt at the assessment.
Referral – if you have failed the module overall (i.e. a final overall module mark of less than 40%) you will be required to submit a further assessment as necessary. If you are successful on referral, your overall module mark will be capped at 40%.
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
Basic reading:
- Main course book: I love Russian Linden&Denz A1 ISBN 978-3-9524787-0-7
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
- ELE: https://vle.exeter.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=8055
- WordReference http://www.wordreference.com/enru/ - online dictionary.
- Quizlet https://quizlet.com - a mobile and web-based study application. It will help you to practice and master your Russian vocabulary relevant to each unit.
- 3ears https://3ears.com - listening and reading comprehension.
Indicative learning resources - Other resources
- Dictionary: A Frequency dictionary of Russian. Routledge.
| Credit value | 15 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 7.5 |
| Module pre-requisites | None |
| Module co-requisites | None |
| NQF level (module) | 4 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
| Origin date | 01/08/2019 |
| Last revision date | 12/08/2019 |
