PL31001: Russian written and spoken language 3
[Page last updated: 04 June 2024]
Academic Year: | 2024/25 |
Owning Department/School: | Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies |
Credits: | 12 [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
Notional Study Hours: | 240 |
Level: | Honours (FHEQ level 6) |
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Assessment Summary: | CW 40%, EX 40%, OR 20% |
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On successful completion of this unit students will be able to:
* Show sound communication skills in both written and spoken forms, with an advanced level of fluency, accuracy and appropriateness of language use; * Apply strategies for the analysis of language usage; * Demonstrate mediation skills between the target culture and the culture of origin. |
Aims: | To develop advanced communication skills (in written and spoken forms).
* To foster further reflection on language structures and use through analysis of the target language and through translation in and out of English. * To consolidate students' intercultural competence in order to prepare them for social and professional interaction in a globalized world. |
Skills: | Precision and creativity in the use of written and spoken language;
* Effective communication in the target language; * Independent learning strategies; * Employability and transferable skills. |
Content: | * Written Language: translation in and out of English; analysis of contemporary literary, political, social texts; summarization and argumentation; language commentary in Russian; essay writing. * Spoken Language: group debate and discussion, individual presentations on a wide range of cultural, political, social subjects; audio-visual activities. * Laboratory: computer assisted learning. |
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PL31001 is a Designated Essential Unit on the following courses:Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies
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