The course develops further the basic reading skills introduced in RUSS3002 with further study of Russian morphology, 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.

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.

Two tests (30%), weekly on-line quizzes (20%) and a final examination (50%)

On-line study designed to require approximately ten hours per week.

RUSS3002 or permission of the lecturer.

Recommended: Nicholas J. Brown, The New Penguin Russian Course, Harmondsworth, 1996; The Oxford Russian Minidictionary; edited by Della Thompson, revised 1997.