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Russian 3 (RUSS20004)

Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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The overall goal of this subject is to help students with a basic knowledge of Russian develop more sophisticated cultural and linguistic knowledge that allows them to feel comfortable thinking of themselves as users of Russian in listening, reading, writing and speaking. It develops students' notions of time and space as they play themselves out in talking and writing about such topics as Russian food, etiquette of addressing people, holidays and calendars, climate and Russian writers. 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 texts of intermediate difficulty about the self, other people and places from a variety of audio-visual media;
  • be able to use an intermediate vocabulary from a range of basic, day-to-day communicative situations about the self, family, occupations and pastimes;
  • be able to start using advanced 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 more advanced 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;
  • have developed the ability to reflect on their language learning process and on linguistic and cultural differences of the target language and cultures.

Last updated: 20 May 2023

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
RUSS10002 Russian 2
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 12.5

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: 20 May 2023

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Fortnightly language assignments (due weeks 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12)

  • 2000 words (equivalent)
Throughout the teaching period50%

Oral (10%) and written (40%) exam

  • 2000 words (equivalent)
During the examination period50%
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.Throughout the teaching periodN/A

Additional details

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: 20 May 2023

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    Principal coordinatorRobert Lagerberg
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours48 hours: 2 x 2 hour tutorials per week
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022
    Last self-enrol date11 March 2022
    Census date31 March 2022
    Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022
    Assessment period ends24 June 2022

    Semester 1 contact information

    robertjl@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

170 hours

Additional delivery details

Entry to this subject can be met through completion of:

  • Russian 2; or
  • equivalent.

Last updated: 20 May 2023

Further information

Last updated: 20 May 2023