CE3278: Russian For Improvers II
School | Continuing and Professional Education |
Department Code | LEARN |
Module Code | CE3278 |
External Subject Code | R711 |
Number of Credits | 10 |
Level | L4 |
Language of Delivery | English |
Module Leader | Ms Helga Eckart |
Semester | Spring Semester |
Academic Year | 2013/4 |
Outline Description of Module
This course is aimed at students who have some knowledge of Russian, or who have completed Russian for Improvers I (CE3277). Students will further practise and improve their oral, aural, reading and written language skills.
METHODS OF TEACHING: Weekly two hour workshops.
METHODS OF ASSESSMENT: i) written end of class test 20% ii) coursework 20% iii) oral class participation 40% iv) Aural test 20%.
Email: Languages@cardiff.ac.uk
On completion of the module a student should be able to
- show their ability to use simple phrases and sentences by dealing orally with day-to-day activities
- demonstrate their ability to recognise familiar words and simple phrases in the target language by taking part in role-plays and similar learning tasks.
- demonstrate their ability to understand the gist and extract information from simple texts by adequately completing listening tasks.
- demonstrate a knowledge of simple grammatical structures and phrases by writing short texts.
How the module will be delivered
This module will be taught in small groups to encourage interaction. The emphasis will be on communication. The module is taught over 12 weeks.
Skills that will be practised and developed
Intellectual Skills - integrate information provided in taught sessions and private study.
Discipline Specific (including practical) Skills:
- demonstrate their ability to understand simple instructions and respond appropriately in everyday situations,
- demonstrate their ability to communicate in spoken and written form using limited vocabulary and formulaic expressions,
- collect information from short texts in the target language.
Employability Skills: - to be responsive to the discipline of working with others as part of a group,
- to understand and reflect upon different cultures and societies
How the module will be assessed
100% coursework (breakdown below).
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Assessment Breakdown
Type | % | Title | Duration(hrs) |
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Written Assessment | 100 | Coursework | N/A |
Syllabus content
Topics
- means of communication; post & telephone
- lost luggage & customs
- shopping
- work and occupation
- health issues; visiting the doctor
Essential Reading and Resource List
Required: Materials will be provided