Russian Language & Culture 1A

Subject RUSS10001 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 1 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject is not offered in 2011.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 3 x 1 hour lectures and 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week
Total Time Commitment: 4 contact hours/week, 4 additional hours. Total of 8 hours per week.
Prerequisites: none
Corequisites: none
Recommended Background Knowledge: none
Non Allowed Subjects: none
Core Participation Requirements: For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

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robertjl@unimelb.edu.au
Subject Overview:

This is a beginners subject covering all areas of the language, ie. reading, writing, aural comprehension and oral skills. This subject covers the basic grammatical system of Russian, teaches students to translate simple texts from Russian into English and vice versa, and should provide students with an active knowledge of around 500 words and a passive knowledge of a further 200 words (all from the textbook). The subject should enable students to conduct elementary conversation on a limited number of basic topics (eg. family, food) and introduces students to Russian culture.
Objectives:
  • Be able to demonstrate control of the basic grammatical system of Russian.
  • Be able to translate simple texts from Russian into English and vice versa without a dictionary.
  • Be able to demonstrate an active knowledge of around 500 words and a passive knowledge of a further 200 words (all from the textbook).
  • Be able to conduct conversation and write compositions on a limited number of basic topics (e.g. family, food).
  • Gain a good knowledge of the phonetic system of Russian.
  • Gain an introductory knowledge of Russian culture.
Assessment:

Regular written assignments 50% (throughout the semester) and an oral/written exam 50% (at the end of semester).

This subject has the following hurdle requirements:

  • Regular participation in tutorials is required with a minimum of 75% attendance.
  • All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.
Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per day and in-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked.

Prescribed Texts:
  • Russian 1 (John Langran)
Recommended Texts:

none
Breadth Options:

This subject potentially can be taken as a breadth subject component for the following courses:

You should visit learn more about breadth subjects and read the breadth requirements for your degree, and should discuss your choice with your student adviser, before deciding on your subjects.

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Generic Skills:
  • Be able to study independently.
  • Be able to apply theoretical knowledge for practical purposes.
  • Be able to commit to memory large amounts of information.
  • Be able to understand and use more effectively the structure of their own language.
  • Be able to work and communicate in a group environment.
  • Be able to express ideas clearly in both written and oral form.
Notes: Previously available as Beginners Russian B. Students who have completed Beginners Russian A or B are not eligible to enrol in this subject.
Related Course(s): Diploma in Modern Languages (Russian)
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Russian
Russian
Russian
Russian Major

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