RU1001 Elementary Russian Language 1

2023 to 2024 Semester 1

Curricular information may be subject to change

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 7

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

11.00 am plus 1 oral hour to be arranged.

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr C E Whitehead

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

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. Please note that this module is not designed for native or heritage speakers of Russian.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

IN TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST NOT HAVE HIGHER OR A-LEVEL RUSSIAN OR EQUIVALENT OR BE A NATIVE SPEAKER OF RUSSIAN.

Anti-requisites

YOU CANNOT TAKE THIS MODULE IF YOU TAKE RU1005

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 60%, Examination = 40%

Re-assessment

Examination = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

1 lecture, 3 language classes and 1 surgery hour.

Scheduled learning hours

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

160

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.