RU2001 Intermediate Russian Language 1

Following on from RU1001 and RU1002, this module represents the least intensive of the three second-level Russian tracks. The most important elements of Russian grammar given in the first year are reinforced in this course, and further points of grammar and syntax are taught. There are regular exercises of translation both from and into Russian. Spoken Russian is improved through small-group oral tuition classes with a native language instructor.

RU2002 Intermediate Russian Language 2

he module continues the work provided in RU2001 and provides a comprehensive and thorough grounding in the Russian language, enough to be able to read all normal Russian texts with the aid of a dictionary and to be able to speak the language at an intermediate level. The finer points of grammar and syntax are taught, and these, together with new vocabulary, are reinforced and tested through regular translation exercises from and into Russian and short written tests. Spoken Russian is improved through small-group oral tuition classes with a native language instructor.

RU2003 Intermediate Russian Language and Literature 1

The module builds on the language teaching of the first year, and widens the range of literary texts studied so that the student is prepared for Honours Russian courses, for which it is a prerequisite. The most important elements of Russian grammar given in the First level modules are reinforced, and further points of grammar are taught. There are regular exercises of translation from and into Russian. Spoken Russian is improved through small-group tuition classes with a native language instructor. Three literary texts in Russian are studied, and two literature essays in English are required.

RU2004 Intermediate Russian Language and Literature 2

The module continues the kind of work provided in RU2003 and is a prerequisite for students wishing to do Honours Russian. The finer points of grammar and syntax are taught, and these, together with new vocabulary, are reinforced and tested through regular translation exercises from and into Russian and short written tests. Spoken Russian is improved through small-group oral tuition classes with a native language instructor. Literary texts in Russian are studied, and two literature essays in English are required.

RU2005 Advanced Intermediate Russian Language and Literature 1

The module builds on the language skills developed by more advanced students in the first year and widens the range of literary texts studied so that the student is prepared for Honours Russian courses, for which it is a prerequisite. Finer points of grammar and syntax are taught as are Russian vocabulary and word formation. Spoken Russian is improved through small group tuition with a native Russian language instructor. There are regular exercises of translation into and from Russian, as well as grammar and vocabulary quizzes. Three literary texts in Russian are studied, and two literature essays in English are required.

RU2006 Advanced Intermediate Russian Language and Literature 2

The module builds on the language skills developed by more advanced students in RU2005 and is a prerequisite for students wishing to do Honours Russian. Further points of grammar and syntax are taught. Spoken Russian continues to be improved through small group tuition with a native Russian language instructor. There are regular exercises of translation into and from Russian, as well as grammar text analysis. Literary texts in Russian are studied, and two literature essays in English are required.

RU2100 Intermediate Russian (Summer Course)

This module is an intensive six-week Russian language and culture course in Russia which brings the student's proficiency in Russian up to a level equivalent to that reached by students passing RU2002 or RU2004 at the appropriate level (Grade 11). Twenty hours of classes per week in conversation, grammar, vocabulary, translation, and Russian cultural background. Students live with families where little if any English is spoken, thus enhancing their immersion in the Russian language. It is available only to students who are unable to take Level 2 Russian modules as part of their sub-Honours course in Semesters 1 and 2 of their second year of study.

RU2105 Advanced Intermediate Russian Language I

The module builds on the language skills developed by more advanced students in the first year, so that the student is prepared for Honours Russian courses. Finer points of grammar and syntax are taught, as are Russian vocabulary and word-formation. Spoken Russian is improved through small-group tuition with a native Russian language instructor. There are regular exercises of translation from and into Russian, as well as grammar and vocabulary quizzes.

RU2106 Advanced Intermediate Russian Language 2

The module builds on the language skills developed in RU2105, so that the student is prepared for Honours Russian courses, for which it is a prerequisite. The study of grammar and syntax, vocabulary and word-formation, is continued. Spoken Russian is improved through small-group tuition with a native Russian language instructor. There are regular exercises of translation from and into Russian, as well as grammar and vocabulary quizzes.

RU2107 Supplementary Advanced Intermediate Russian Language 1

The module builds on the language skills developed in RU2005, so that the student is prepared for Honours Russian courses, for which it is a prerequisite. The study of grammar and syntax, vocabulary and word-formation, is continued. Spoken Russian is improved through small-group tuition with a native Russian language instructor. There are regular exercises of translation from and into Russian, as well as grammar and vocabulary.

RU2108 Supplementary Advanced Intermediate Russian Language 2

The module builds on the language skills developed by more advanced students in the first year and leads into RU2006. The study of grammar and syntax, vocabulary and word-formation, are continued. Spoken Russian is improved through small-group tuition with a native Russian language instructor. There are regular exercises of translation from and into Russian, as well as grammar and vocabulary.

RU2109 Supplementary Intermediate Russian Language 1

The module continues the kind of work provided in RU2003 . The finer points of grammar and syntax are taught, and these, together with new vocabulary, are reinforced and tested through regular translation exercises from and into Russian and short written tests. Spoken Russian is improved through small-group tuition with a native Russian language instructor.

RU2110 Supplementary Intermediate Russian Language 2

The module builds on the language teaching of the first year and leads into RU2004. The most important elements of Russian grammar given in the First Level modules are reinforced, and further points of grammar are taught. There are regular exercises of translation from Russian into English, and short written quizzes. Spoken Russian is improved through small-group tuition with a native Russian language instructor.