University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 20

ECTS credits : 10

Level : SCQF level 7

Semester: 2

Planned timetable: 11.00 am plus 1 oral hour to be arranged.

The module builds on RU1001, and on completion will have provided a competence in Russian grammar sufficient for reading Russian texts (books, newspapers etc) with the aid of a dictionary. Further important areas of Russian grammar are covered, including plural and adjectival declensions, future tenses, verbal aspects and verbs of motion. Oral tuition is continued. Please note that this module is not designed for native or heritage speakers of Russian.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass RU1001

Anti-requisite(s): You cannot take this module if you take RU1006

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 1 lecture, 3 language classes and 1 surgery hour.

Scheduled learning hours: 44

Guided independent study hours: 156

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 2-hour Written Examination = 60%, Practical Test = 15%, Coursework = 25%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 60%
Practical examinations : 15%
Coursework: 25%

Re-assessment: 3-hour Written Examination = 100%

Personnel