Graduate Diploma in Arts (Russian)

Course 069-RU (2008)

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Year and Campus: 2008
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level: Graduate/Postgraduate

Contact

Graduate Enquiries, Arts & Music Student Centre Rm 104 (Ground Floor) Old Arts Building Tel: +61 3 8344 5321/+61 3 8344 6395 Fax: +61 3 9347 0424 Email: arts-gradstudies@unimelb.edu.au
Course Overview: The graduate diploma is an introductory course of concentrated language study in Russian. Students acquire advanced level language skills and develop an understanding of Russian culture.

Course coordinator:
Dr Robert Largerberg
School of Languages and Linguistics
Email: robertjl@unimelb.edu.au

Objectives: Students who successfully complete the Graduate Diploma should:
  • develop writing and communication skills in standard modern Russian;
  • gain a solid introduction to the culture and literature of Russia since 1800;
  • develop a conceptual understanding of language use through linguistic analysis of the language.
Course Structure & Available Subjects:
  • Students complete subjects consisting of 37.5 points for each of the first two years and 25 points for the third year.

Total 100 points - subjects are 12.5 points each, unless indicated otherwise.
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(Students with no prior knowledge) 100 points total

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For students with prior knowledge 100 points total

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Any three of the following subjects taught in the Russian Program totaling 37.5 points:
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Entry Requirements: The minimum entry requirement is:
  • an undergraduate degree in any discipline
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability
Graduate Attributes: None
Links to further information: http://www.grs.unimelb.edu.au
Notes: This course is designed to be taken over three years on a part-time basis.

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