Russian 5 (RUSS20006)

Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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The overall goal of this advanced Russian subject is to immerse students in texts mainly from the public sphere of discourse, so that they engage with sophisticated cultural and social topics through listening, reading, writing and speaking. The subject is based on topics and texts (literary and historical), into which the grammar and vocabulary are fully integrated. Instead of the traditional approach to language instruction that is structured around a sequence of grammatical topics, this subject relies on the texts themselves to provide the textual, informational and lexico-grammatical features that serve as the basis for developing students' language abilities. This subject covers more advanced grammatical features of Russian which are essential for understanding literary and media texts (e.g. gerunds and participles). The subject's emphasis on improving students' ability to read advanced texts, narrate, compare and contrast, express opinions and establish causal relationships in speaking and writing lays the groundwork for the independent research work in Contemporary Russia (capstone).

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should:

  • Be able to interpret and analyse written texts and public genres of a moderate level of complexity from Russian 19th-century literature (in English or Russian) and history texts
  • Be able to engage with and discuss Russian films based on 19th-century works of literature
  • Be able to deploy specialised vocabulary and complex linguistic and grammatical structures to express opinions and feelings as well as to summarise the opinions of others
  • Be able to use analytical and expository language to produce written discourse about historical topics
  • Have developed research skills to find information from various sources, including dictionary, library and the internet.

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: 14 March 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
RUSS20005 Russian 4
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
RUSS30001 Russian 5
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

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

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Four language assignments

  • 2000 words (equivalent)
Weeks: 3, 6, 9 and 1250%

Oral exam

  • 400 words (equivalent)
During the examination period10%

Written exam

  • 1600 words (equivalent)
During the examination period40%
Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. Throughout the teaching periodN/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 semesterN/A

Last updated: 14 March 2025

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    CoordinatorNatalia Batova
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours48 hours: 2 x 2 hour tutorials per week
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period 3 March 2025 to 1 June 2025
    Last self-enrol date14 March 2025
    Census date31 March 2025
    Last date to withdraw without fail 9 May 2025
    Assessment period ends27 June 2025

    Semester 1 contact information

    Dr Natalia Batova: natalia.batova@unimelb.edu.au 

Time commitment details

170 hours

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Last updated: 14 March 2025

Further information

Last updated: 14 March 2025