This course is aimed at students who have some knowledge of Russian. Over the course of a year, it will steadily build the knowledge, skills, and strategies necessary to learn Russian and take part in everyday routine exchanges. It will focus on developing a communicative competence at lower intermediate level and provide a foundation for further study.
Related modules
LfA Russian Elementary / Russian Language and Cultures: Elementary or equivalent.
Module will run
Occurrence
Teaching period
A
Semester 1 2023-24 to Semester 2 2023-24
Module aims
The module aims are:
to further develop skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing
to develop interactive skills in familiar situations
to develop competence in a range of predictable everyday tasks
Students will engage, individually and in groups, in activities and tasks emphasising three core communicative skills:
reception activities (oral, audio-video and reading comprehension);
production activities (oral and written production);
interaction activities (oral, written and online interaction).
The mediums of instruction are English and Russian.
Module learning outcomes
Ability to understand short texts dealing with everyday topics (e.g. lifestyle, hobbies, sports, weather) and to read short, simple stories involving familiar, concrete situations described in everyday language.
Ability to produce simple texts on familiar topics and give their impressions and opinions (e.g. lifestyles and culture, stories), using basic everyday vocabulary and expressions.
Ability to give a short presentation and to manage simple, routine exchanges of ideas and information on familiar topics.
Ability to recognise basic cultural conventions associated with everyday social exchanges (e.g. different greetings, celebrations, festivals, social/regional traditions, etc) and to apply them appropriately.
The course is non-assessed but students will receive an LfA Certificate of Completion if they participate in at least 13 sessions out of 18.
Reassessment
None
Module feedback
Regular homework tasks will provide opportunities for ongoing feedback on progress.
In addition, students will have the opportunity to complete coursework. Its purpose is not to provide a summative assessment of students’ performance but to provide the basis for relevant tutor’s feedback and feedforward.
Indicative reading
Course materials and guided readings will be provided by the module convenors via the VLE at the start of the year.