Russian First Level Modules
We have modules designed to cater for students with no prior knowledge of the language as well as modules for those who have a school qualification. It is also possible to take a one-off taster course of Russian language, though often a taste is not enough and such students choose to transfer to the Russian Honours track. There are also two modules in Russian literature and society of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries in translation for students not studying the Russian language but wishing to sample Russian culture.
Please be aware that module details are only correct for the current academic session and may change from one year to the next.
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Please note that individual courses of study have to be approved by the relevant Faculty and your choice of modules may be restricted by the regulations. If in doubt, please ask for advice.
RU1001 Elementary Russian Language 1
The module, aimed at beginners, provides the most basic elements of Russian (alphabet, vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation). The module begins with the Cyrillic alphabet and the rules of spelling and pronunciation. The main grammatical areas covered are the nominal declensions (nouns, adjective, pronouns), use of cases, and the verbal conjugations, and present and past tenses. Oral tuition with a native language tutor is provided.
| Availability: | All |
| Semester: | 1 |
| Time: | 11.00 am plus 1 oral hour to be arranged |
| Teaching method: | 1 lecture and 3 language classes per week. |
| Prerequisites: | Required for RU1001 |
| Antirequsites: | Native Speaker of Russian, a pass at Higher, A-Level or equivalent. |
| Assessment: | Coursework = 25%, Practical Examination = 15%, 2-hour Written Examination = 60% |
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RU1002 Elementary Russian Language 2
The module builds on RU1001, and on completion will have provided a competence in Russian grammar sufficient for reading Russian texts (books, newspapers etc) with the aid of a dictionary. Further important areas of Russian grammar are covered, including plural and adjectival declensions, future tenses, verbal aspects and verbs of motion. Oral tuition is continued. Please note that this module is not designed for native or heritage speakers of Russian.
| Availability: | All |
| Semester: | 2 |
| Time: | 11.00 am plus 1 oral hour to be arranged |
| Teaching method: | 1 lecture and 3 language classes per week. |
| Prerequisites: | RU1001. Required for RU2001, RU2003, RU2100, RU2110 |
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| Assessment: | Coursework = 25%, Practical Examination = 15%, 2-hour Written Examination = 60% |
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RU1005 Advanced Elementary Russian Language and Literature 1
The module reinforces and builds on the knowledge of grammar and vocabulary acquired at school and tests it through a system of regular translations from and into Russian and short written quizzes. Literary texts are studied in Russian, and two literary essays in English are required. Oral tuition is given in small-group classes with a native language instructor. Please note that this module is not designed for native or heritage speakers of Russian.
| Availability: | All |
| Semester: | 1 |
| Time: | 4.00 pm plus 1 hour to be arranged. |
| Teaching method: | 3 language classes and 1 oral class per week. |
| Prerequisites: | SCE Higher Russian or its equivalent. Required for RU1006 |
| Antirequsites: | None |
| Assessment: | Coursework = 30%, Practical Examination = 10%, 2-hour Written Examination = 60% |
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RU1006 Advanced Elementary Russian Language and Literature 2
The module builds on the level of achievement reached in RU1005. It has elements of grammar, translation, text analysis, study of literature, for which two essays in English are required, and oral tuition classes with a native language instructor. Please note that this module is not designed for native or heritage speakers of Russian.
| Availability: | All |
| Semester: | 2 |
| Time: | 4.00 pm plus 1 hour to be arranged |
| Teaching method: | 3 language classes and 1 oral class per week. |
| Prerequisites: | RU1005. Required for RU2005, RU2100, RU2105, RU2108 |
| Antirequsites: | None |
| Assessment: | Coursework = 30%, Practical Examination = 10%, 2-hour Written Examination = 60% |
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