RU3047 The Russian Play

Academic year

2025 to 2026 Semester 2

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

15

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 9

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.

Availability restrictions

restricted to students with entry to Honours Russian

Planned timetable

To be confirmed

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

Module coordinator

Dr J D S Gardiner

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 Staff

Dr Jesse 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 is designed to build on the knowledge of Russian literature acquired at sub-honours level and to develop collaborative skills, self-reflection and initiative in the production of a Russian play for performance. Students will work together to produce, direct and perform a Russian play in Russian with guidance and oversight from the module coordinator. You will use your knowledge of Russian to translate and critically analyse a Russian play text before assigning parts and rehearsing weekly in small groups. Those who would prefer not to act on stage will have roles in set design, costume creation and technical organisation. Collaborative work outside of class hours will be required, including intensive rehearsals in the lead up to performance. Assessment for the module consists of a reflective journal and literary essay.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS RU2202 OR PASS RU2204

Assessment pattern

100% Coursework

Re-assessment

100% Coursework

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

1 weekly seminar (1.5 hrs); Week 11: dress rehearsals, technical run and performance (10 hrs)

Scheduled learning hours

25

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

Guided independent study hours

121

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

Intended learning outcomes

  • Work independently and collaboratively to produce a Russian play for public performance on a theatre stage.
  • Reflect critically on their working practices, project management skills and understanding of the play text in a weekly journal.
  • Display in-depth knowledge of a Russian play and the broader historical and cultural contexts in which it emerged.
  • Develop a detailed argument supported with appropriate and accurately referenced evidence from the primary text and secondary literature.