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Contemporary Russia: Culture and Society (RUSS30006)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Overview
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This capstone subject is designed to provide students with a thorough exposure to the language, society and culture of contemporary Russia.
In the first part of the semester, together with further advanced study of the language and some assessment, students will study and discuss key societal and cultural elements of contemporary Russia. This material will also build on the study of 19th-century cultural history already completed in Russian 5.
In the second part of the semester, on-course assessment will cease, and students will engage in independent project work on a topic of their choice (with the approval of the coordinator). The projects will be put online on the LMS with and be open to discussion from other members of the cohort. The projects will require students to draw on their accumulated knowledge of Russian language and Russian cultural history, and engage in extended research in an area of interest to them (e.g. literature, film, media, philosophy, sport, religion). Instead of an exam, students will submit a written version of their research with a personal reflection, as well as present it to their cohort in a celebratory seminar marking the completion of their undergraduate studies in Russian as a Major.
A checklist of skills learnt in their degree will be put on the LMS, aiding students to articulate the skills they have learnt when applying for jobs and future studies.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Analyse advanced Russian language texts and discuss complex issues at a high level of proficiency in Russian
- Use analytical and expository language to produce written discourse on intellectual topics within a Russian cultural context
- Critically evaluate current cultural and societal issues in contemporary Russian texts, compare them with those of previous periods, and apply them to their own research
- Develop the ability to deploy specialised vocabulary and complex linguistic and grammatical structures in Russian.
Generic skills
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
- Have acquired skills for working on and completing a project in a timely manner
- Have acquired advanced computer skills in a second language
- 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 and culture
- 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 critically analyse linguistic and cultural differences of the target language and cultures.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of the following:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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RUSS20006 | Russian 5 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
RUSS30001 | Russian 5 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
RUSS20007 Russian 6
RUSS30002 Russian 6
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 |
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2 open-book tests in week 3 and 6, 400 words each
| From Week 3 to Week 6 | 20% |
Reflection essay on project (in Russian)
| Week 9 | 20% |
5 minute showcase presentation of project to subject cohort (in Russian)
| Week 12 | 10% |
Project report on contemporary Russia (in Russian)
| During the examination period | 50% |
Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Hurdle requirement: 2. Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 20 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Robert Lagerberg Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 48 hours: 2 x 2 hour tutorials per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024
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.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Olga Kagan, Frank Miller and Anna Kadyma, V Puti: Russian Grammar in Context, 2nd edition, 2021, Routledge.
Olga Kagan, Frank Miller and Anna Kadyma, V Puti: Student Activities Manual, 2nd edition, 2021, Routledge.
- 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