University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 20

ECTS credits : 10

Level : SCQF level 7

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: 4pm Mon, Tue, Wed, plus 1 oral class to be arranged

The module reinforces and builds on the knowledge of grammar and vocabulary acquired at school and tests it through a system of regular written assignments. Translation skills are developed from and into Russian in specific seminars. Literary texts are studied in Russian, and two literary essays in English are required. Oral tuition is given in small-group classes with a native language instructor. Please note that this module is not designed for native or heritage speakers of Russian.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Students must have Higher Russian or its equivalent.

Anti-requisite(s): You cannot take this module if you take RU1001

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

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

Scheduled learning hours: 40

Guided independent study hours: 160

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 60%, Examination = 40%


Re-assessment: Examination = 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr H R Stuhr-Rommereim
Module coordinator email hrsr1@st-andrews.ac.uk