6 points
* 5 hours per week
* First semester
* Clayton
Objectives On completing this subject and RUS1020 the student should be able to read and understand simple Russian texts; be able to understand basic spoken Russian and conduct a simple conversation in Russian; be able to write simple sentences in Russian; and have acquired an understanding of the cultural background of Russian.
Synopsis This subject is intended for students with no knowledge of Russian. It consists of two parts: (1) a survey of basic grammar and the development of reading, writing, comprehension and conversation skills (4 hrs/week); (2) an introduction to Russian (and other Slavic) culture (1 hr/week).
Assessment Written: 20%
* Examinations (3 hours): 60%
* Oral
work: 20%
Prescribed texts
Stilman J and others Introductory Russian grammar 2nd edn, Xerox
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