Russian 1 (RUSS10001)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
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The overall goal of this subject is to help students with no knowledge of Russian develop cultural and linguistic knowledge that allows them to feel comfortable thinking of themselves as users of Russian, in listening, reading, writing and speaking. It introduces students to cultural notions of time and space as they play themselves out in such topics and notions as talking about one’s self and others (family and friends), living and working spaces, and referring to activities and events (in present-tense story-telling/dialogue). Comparisons to current Russian life and society build the foundation for cultural literacy and familiarity with the Russian-speaking world.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to interpret and synthesize information from simple texts about the self, other people and places from a variety of audio-visual media;
- be able to use a basic vocabulary from a range of basic, day-to-day communicative situations about the self, family, occupations and pastimes;
- have started using basic grammatical and syntactic structures of Russian;
- be able to understand and use basic idiomatic and conversational forms appropriately in a limited number of informal and formal settings;
- be able to find information from various sources, including dictionary, library and the internet;
- have become familiar with Russian cultural traditions and practices, and to appreciate regional diversity;
- have developed a differentiated and informed understanding of self and other and of cross-cultural exchange;
- be able to apprehend and appreciate features of the interaction of language and identity;
- have developed an openness to the world and an awareness of cultural and historical contexts.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should:
- have acquired basic skills necessary for future research (library, internet, cross-references etc.);
- have gained sophisticated analytical tools for understanding the system of language;
- have acquired foundations in intercultural communication practices;
- have acquired written communication skills through writing and seminar discussion;
- be able to show attention to detail through preparation and writing;
- have acquired time management and planning skills through managing and organising workloads for regular (weekly) assignment completion;
- have acquired public speaking skills through tutorial and seminar discussion and class presentations.
Last updated: 14 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
All students enrolling in Russian for the first time are required to complete the online language questionnaire/placement test at http://arts.unimelb.edu.au/soll/resources/language-placement-testing. This applies to all students, from total beginners through to formal study, such as VCE or equivalent, or informally through family or overseas travel.
Upon completion of the placement test, students will receive an email with the outcome and entry point. Within 5 working days of receiving the email, students' study plans will be updated and students will be able to self-enrol into the first subject of their entry point. The results of the test are binding and enrolment can only be changed with approval from the coordinator of the language major.
It is recommended that students undertake the language placement test at least two weeks prior to the commencement of semester.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 14 March 2025
Assessment
Additional details
- Fortnightly language assignments equivalent to 2000 words (50%) (due weeks 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12);
- Oral (10%) and written (40%) exam equivalent to 2000 words due during the exam period (50%).
Hurdle Requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of tutorials in order to pass this subject. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.
Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per working day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked.
Last updated: 14 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Robert Lagerberg Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 48 hours: 1 x 1-hour lecture, 2 x 1-hour seminars, and 1 x 1-hour practical per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 14 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Russian Studies Major Russian Studies Breadth Track Russian - Entry Point 1 - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
- Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Language Placement Test required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 14 March 2025