Description:
| Aims: To provide a systematic grounding in the Russian language. To introduce students to the alphabet, the main structures of Russian grammar and basic vocabulary. To develop good pronunciation and intonation.
Learning Outcomes: Students who complete the unit successfully will be able to:
* read and write the Russian cyrillic alphabet;
* have an elementary command of Russian vocabulary and grammar;
* pronounce Russian words correctly and make simple statements accurately.
Skills: Skills in precision and creativity in the use of written and spoken language, effective communication in the target language and translation are taught and assessed in this unit; skills in effective learning, CIT and adaptation to life in the target countries are developed in this unit.
Content: The Colloquial Russian course with additional use of specially prepared explanatory material, exercises and drills. The Ruslan computer assisted learning package. Practice in pronunciation, intonation, aural comprehension and conversation.
Textbook: S. Kay & S. Le Fleming, Colloquial Russian (Routledge: 1997).
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