Unit name | Post-Beginners Russian |
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Unit code | UWLP20011 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | I/5 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
Unit director | Ms. McNeilly |
Open unit status | Open |
Pre-requisites |
Beginners Russian |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | School of Modern Languages |
Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
This unit provides further development of students’ knowledge of the target language beyond beginners’ level. It is intended:
Students will:
Overall, students will attain a level comparable to A2 / B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
3 hours per week
The communicative approach will be used; learners will be involved in a variety of interactive and stimulating activities with maximum use of the target language. This will be supported by e-learning opportunities; a Blackboard site, blogs and use of self-study facilities. Regular formative homework will be set.
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Skills assessed |
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ILOs assessed |
Class Test (25%) | Listening | Weeks 23/24 in class | 1, 2, 3 |
Oral Test (25%) | Speaking | Weeks 23/24 in class | 1, 2, 3 |
Formal Examination (50%) | Reading & Writing | Week 25 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
The four skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) are assigned equal weighting for the purposes of assessment (25% each).
A course book, clearly identified for this level by the Language Director concerned. Reading and reference material will be provided on Blackboard