RU2201 Intermediate Russian Language 1

2023 to 2024 Semester 1

Curricular information may be subject to change

Further information on which modules are specific to your programme.

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 8

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

3.00 pm 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 J D S Gardiner

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

Module description

This module (followed by RU2202 in Semester 2) is the language track at second level for students who took the beginners' modules (RU1001 and RU1002) at first level. The most important elements of Russian grammar taught in the first year are reinforced in this course, with further points of grammar and syntax. Students will translate passages and develop comprehension skills in response to contemporary audio-visual and online material. Material for translation engages with key historical and cultural events. Spoken Russian is improved through small-group oral tuition classes with a native language instructor.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS RU1002

Anti-requisites

YOU CANNOT TAKE THIS MODULE IF YOU TAKE RU2203 OR TAKE RU2100

Co-requisites

YOU MUST ALSO TAKE RU2202

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 60%, Examination = 40%

Re-assessment

Examination = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

3 language classes, 1 oral class 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.