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Russian Language & Culture 4B (RUSS40007)
HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Overview
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This is a post-advanced language-acquisition subject which builds on the knowledge gained in RUSS40001 (Russian Language & Culture 4A) . Students who complete it should be able to enhance their capacity to use correct, idiomatic Russian both in written and spoken form. acquire the ability to understand and translate messages of a sophisticated level of complexity occurring in a variety of styles and contexts. and develop a conceptual understanding of the language through a linguistic study of language functions.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should have:
- enhanced their capacity to use correct, idiomatic Russian both in written and spoken form;
- acquired the ability to understand and translate messages of a sophisticated level of complexity occurring in a variety of styles and contexts;
- developed a conceptual understanding of the language through a linguistic study of language functions.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to study independently;
- be able to apply theoretical knowledge for practical purposes;
- be able to commit to memory large amounts of information;
- be able to understand and use more effectively the structure of their own language.
- be able to work and communicate in a group environment;
- be able to express ideas clearly in both written and oral form.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Weekly language assignments
| Throughout the teaching period | 50% |
Oral (10%) and written (40%) exam
| During the examination period | 50% |
| Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of tutorials in order to pass this subject. All pieces of work must be submitted to pass this subject. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Robert Lagerberg Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours: 2 x 1 hour seminars per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2023 to 22 October 2023 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2023 Census date 31 August 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2023 Assessment period ends 17 November 2023 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
What do these dates mean
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- Your tuition fees, academic transcript and statements.
- And for Commonwealth Supported students, your:
- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement.
Additional delivery details
Only students who are admitted to fourth-year honours in Russian may enrol in this subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
'Let's Talk About Life' (Tall and Vlasikova) Wiley, 1996
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Russian Studies - 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.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024