RU4104
Advanced Russian Language 4: Communication Skills
2025-2026
15
7
SCQF level 10
2
Academic year(s): 2025-2026
SCOTCAT credits : 15
ECTS credits : 7
Level : SCQF level 10
Semester: 2
Availability restrictions: Not automatically available to General Degree students
Planned timetable:
This module builds on the knowledge of Russian gained in RU4101. The course concentrates on the development of your ability to communicate in different areas of social life (both oral and written) using the appropriate linguistic register. The module comprises oral, written and listening comprehension components. Oral tuition forms an important element of this module, with the emphasis on single-person reports and group discussions covering a range of topics as well as “Current Affairs”.
Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass RU4101
Anti-requisite(s): You cannot take this module if you take RU4102
Weekly contact: 2 hour Seminars (11 weeks)
Scheduled learning hours: 22
Guided independent study hours: 128
As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 40%, Examination = 60%
Re-assessment: 3-hour Written Examination = 100%
Module coordinator: Mrs S Booth
Module teaching staff: Mrs Svetlana Booth
Module coordinator email si35@st-andrews.ac.uk