Undergraduate Course: Russian Studies 1A (ELCR08005)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 08 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
40 |
| Home subject area |
European Languages and Cultures - Russian Studies |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
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 |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
A pass in at least one classical or modern foreign language at SCE Higher or advanced GCE, or equivalent evidence of linguistic proficiency.
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Full Year, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Central | Lecture | | 1-22 | | 16:10 - 17:00 | | | | | Central | Lecture | | 1-22 | 13:10 - 13:50 | | | | |
| First Class |
Week 1, Monday, 13:10 - 13:50, Zone: Central. DHT Faculty Room South |
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%. |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Lara Ryazanova-Clarke
Tel: (0131 6)50 3668
Email: Lara.Ryazanova-Clarke@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Jacqueline Barnhart
Tel: (0131 6)51 3757
Email: Jackie.Barnhart@ed.ac.uk |
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