University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 20

ECTS credits : 10

Level : SCQF level 8

Semester: 2

Planned timetable: 10.00 am plus 1 oral hour to be arranged.

This module follows RU2201. It is the language track at second level for students who took the beginners' modules (RU1001 and RU1002) at first level. The module completes the introduction of intermediate Russian grammar. The ability to translate from Russian into English will be developed in specific translation seminars. Materials for translation align with the topics covered in audio-visual and oral classes. Audio-visual/writing classes are designed to improve listening comprehension and writing fluency in the language. Oral skills are developed with a native speaker in small-group oral classes.

Relationship to other modules

Co-requisite(s): You must also take RU2201

Anti-requisite(s): You cannot take this module if you take RU2204

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 3 language classes and 1 oral class per week

Scheduled learning hours: 44

Guided independent study hours: 156

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 45%, Examination = 55%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 55%
Practical examinations : %
Coursework: 45%

Re-assessment: Examination = 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr J D S Gardiner
Module coordinator email jdsg@st-andrews.ac.uk

Intended learning outcomes

• Speak, understand, read, and write Russian with a degree of fluency compatible with an intermediate level of study.
• Demonstrate an ability to translate texts from Russian into English
• Further your understanding and production of spoken and written Russian, ensuring a solid core of Russian vocabulary so as to be ready to enter honours.
• Develop independent research skills relevant to language study (using library and online resources).