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RUSS6003 Reading Russian for Academic Purposes II

Offered By School of Language Studies
Academic Career Graduate Coursework
Course Subject Russian
Offered in Second Semester, 2011 and Second Semester, 2012
Unit Value 6 units
Course Description The course develops further the basic reading skills introduced in RUSS6002 with further study of Russian morphology, and building reading strategies, dictionary skills and confidence in approaching the analysis of more complex sentences.  Word-formation processes are examined through the study of common prefixes and suffixes.  Students can begin guided work on texts in their own particular field of study.
Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, students will:

  1. have covered all the basic structures of the Russian language;
  2. mastered the use of the Russian dictionary;
  3. built up a stock of essential vocabulary;
  4. developed the confidence to approach moderately complex texts in their field of interest.
Indicative Assessment Two tests (30%), weekly on-line quizzes (20%) and a final examination (50%)
Workload On-line study designed to require approximately ten hours per week.
Course Classification(s) TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses.
Areas of Interest European Languages
Requisite Statement RUSS6002 or equivalent or permission of the lecturer.
Prescribed Texts Recommended: Nicholas J. Brown, The New Penguin Russian Course, Harmondsworth, 1996; The Oxford Russian Minidictionary; edited by Della Thompson, revised 1997.
Academic Contact Dr Kevin Windle

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