Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies, Unit Catalogue 2011/12 |
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 Credits:
| 3 |
| Level:
| Certificate (FHEQ level 4) |
| Period: |
Semester 2 |
| Assessment:
| ES 100% |
| Supplementary Assessment: | Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
| Requisites:
| In taking this unit you cannot take PL10085 |
| Description:
| Aims: To familiarise students with literary Russian and introduce them to classical pre-revolutionary literature. To read (in Russian) and discuss a well-known literary text. Learning Outcomes: Students who complete the unit successfully will: * be familiar with the historical development of Russian literature before 1917 and the particular contribution of major writers; * have studied in depth a short piece of classical Russian literature; * have improved their vocabulary, grammar and translation skills; * have developed skills in textual analysis and literary criticism. Skills: Skills in critical analysis, conceptual thinking, precision in the use of written and spoken language, exercise of independent judgement, reasoned argument and the planning/conduct/reporting of non-quantitative research are taught and assessed in this unit. Skills in effective learning and language skills are developed in this unit. Content: Lectures on the history of Russian literature; reading and discussion of Chekhov's Dama s sobachkoi. |
| Programme availability: |
PL10086 is Compulsory on the following programmes:Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies
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