THE UNIVERSITY of EDINBURGH

DEGREE REGULATIONS & PROGRAMMES OF STUDY 2024/2025

Timetable information in the Course Catalogue may be subject to change.

University Homepage
DRPS Homepage
DRPS Search
DRPS Contact
DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures : European Languages and Cultures - Russian Studies

Undergraduate Course: Russian Studies 1B (ELCR08002)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Literatures, Languages and Cultures CollegeCollege of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 8 (Year 1 Undergraduate) AvailabilityAvailable to all students
SCQF Credits40 ECTS Credits20
SummaryConsolidation and extension of the knowledge of modern Russian, written and spoken.Introduction to Russian culture and literature - lectures and tutorials.
Course description This course is designed for students who have completed A level Russian or equivalent. It aims to consolidate and extend students knowledge of Russian through work on grammar, practical language skills and spoken language. The emphasis throughout is on generating Russian in speech and writing. The course includes a culture component, in which students study significant works of Russian-language cinema and literature in the context of the ideas, processes and figures that have shaped Russian identity from medieval times to the present day.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements Entry requirements
Russian 'A' level or equivalent

Russian studies 1B is designed for students who already have experience in studying Russian. The course is aimed at students who have attained an 'A' level Russian or equivalent.

If you are not sure if your Russian is of the right standard for 1B, or if it is some years since you studied Russian, you should take a placing test in the first week of semester 1. You will then have the option to move to Russian 1A if it is a more suitable course for you. Any moves between 1B and 1A should take place in the first two weeks of S1.

Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
High Demand Course? Yes
Course Delivery Information
Academic year 2024/25, Available to all students (SV1) Quota:  18
Course Start Full Year
Timetable Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 400 ( Lecture Hours 11, Seminar/Tutorial Hours 77, Summative Assessment Hours 3, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 8, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 301 )
Assessment (Further Info) Written Exam 40 %, Coursework 60 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Additional Information (Assessment) Assessment
Written Exam 40% Coursework 60%

Additional Information (Assessment) Coursework
Written Language Component 50%
Oral Language Component 20%
Introduction to Russian Culture 30%
Feedback Not entered
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours & Minutes
Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May)Russian Studies 1B:180
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  1. Demonstrate a sound grasp of everyday Russian vocabulary, grammar and syntax.
  2. Demonstrate a broad and critical understanding of Russian culture through engagement with a number of important texts, concepts and debates.
  3. Appraise straightforward spoken and written information about everyday study or work-related topics, identifying both general messages and specific details.
  4. Communicate with reasonable accuracy on familiar topics both orally and in writing, expressing personal opinions, and comparing and contrasting those of others.
  5. Develop effective communication, presentation and interaction skills across a range of media; 6. Demonstrate self-reliance, initiative, and the ability to work flexibly with others as part of a team.
Reading List
Our reading list is published at this link: http://resourcelists.ed.ac.uk/index.html
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
KeywordsDELC Russian 1B
Contacts
Course organiserDr Rose France
Tel: (0131 6)50 8932
Email: Rose.France@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMiss Hope Hamilton
Tel: (0131 6)50 4167
Email: hope.hamilton@ed.ac.uk
Navigation
Help & Information
Home
Introduction
Glossary
Search DPTs and Courses
Regulations
Regulations
Degree Programmes
Introduction
Browse DPTs
Courses
Introduction
Humanities and Social Science
Science and Engineering
Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Other Information
Combined Course Timetable
Prospectuses
Important Information