Russian Studies 1A (U03565)

? Credit Points : 40 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : LLC-1-GE0005

The course aims at achieving a basic knowledge of the Russian language in main receptive and productive skills. The aims of the course include building up the grammar and vocabulary base for entering the second year or for continuing independent study of Russian. The Russian Culture component of the course offers an introduction to main historical events in Russia and its cultural and literary achievements.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : A pass in at least one classical or modern foreign language at SCE Higher or advanced GCE, or equivalent evidence of linguistic proficiency.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

European Languages and Cultures - Russian Studies, (School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, Schedule G)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 1st year

? Delivery Period : Full Year (Blocks 1-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 6 hour(s) per week for 23 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	13:10	13:50	Central
Lecture	Tuesday	16:10	17:00	Central
Lecture	Thursday	13:10	13:50	Central
Lecture	Thursday	16:10	17:00	Central

? Additional Class Information : First Class Session Tue the 18th 1pm David Hume Tower LHC Lecture Theatre (Basement)

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course students will have a basic knowledge of Russian language in receptive and productive skills. Additionally students will be familiar with the main historic events which had contributed to the formation of Russian national and cultural identity and with main literary movements from the 18th century to the end of the 20th century.

Assessment Information

Language exercises; two essays. Classwork = 50%; Degree exam 50%.

Exam times

Diet	Diet Month	Paper Code	Paper Name	Length
1ST	May	1	Russian Studies 1A: Russian language and culture	3 hour(s)
2ND	August	1	Russian Studies 1A: Russian language and culture	3 hour(s)