RU2202 Intermediate Russian Language 2

Academic year

2025 to 2026 Semester 2

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

20

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

10.00 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 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 description

This module follows RU2201. It is the language track at second level for students who took the beginners' modules (RU1001 and RU1002) at first level. The module completes the introduction of intermediate Russian grammar. The ability to translate from Russian into English will be developed in specific translation seminars. Materials for translation align with the topics covered in audio-visual and oral classes. Audio-visual/writing classes are designed to improve listening comprehension and writing fluency in the language. Oral skills are developed with a native speaker in small-group oral classes.

Relationship to other modules

Anti-requisites

YOU CANNOT TAKE THIS MODULE IF YOU TAKE RU2204

Co-requisites

YOU MUST ALSO TAKE RU2201

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 45%, Examination = 55%

Re-assessment

Examination = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

3 language classes and 1 oral class per week

Scheduled learning hours

44

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

Guided independent study hours

156

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

Intended learning outcomes

  • Speak, understand, read, and write Russian with a degree of fluency compatible with an intermediate level of study.
  • Demonstrate an ability to translate texts from Russian into English
  • Further your understanding and production of spoken and written Russian, ensuring a solid core of Russian vocabulary so as to be ready to enter honours.
  • Develop independent research skills relevant to language study (using library and online resources).