Undergraduate Course: Russian 3 Language (VS) (ELCG09006)
Course Outline
| School | School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 9 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | European Languages and Cultures - Russian Studies |
Other subject area | None |
| Course website |
None |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | Advanced language work, written and oral. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | Pass in Russian 2. Students must also have achieved at least 40% in the language component of Russian 2. Concurrent attendance at a 20-credit level 9 option in the relevant language. |
| Additional Costs | none |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | Entry to any language course above introductory level is subject to a language test by the relevant subject area on arrival and at the discretion of the course organiser. |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2014/15 Full Year, Available to all students (SV1)
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Learn enabled: No |
Quota: None |
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Web Timetable |
Web Timetable |
| Course Start Date |
15/09/2014 |
| Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Seminar/Tutorial Hours 66,
Summative Assessment Hours 3,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
127 )
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| Additional Notes |
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| Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) |
Written Exam
70 %,
Coursework
23 %,
Practical Exam
7 %
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| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours & Minutes |
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| Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | | 3:00 | | | Resit Exam Diet (August) | | 3:00 | |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
-To further develop some essential language skills in reading, listening comprehension, writing and speaking Russian.
-To further develop translation skills and further encourage grammatical and syntactical accuracy as well as a higher degree of spoken Russian -- than in Russian 2.
-To provide an opportunity for independent study and to promote the effective use of reference resources and authentic language materials. |
Assessment Information
Course-work assessment; written language exercises including translation and precis projects; continuous assessment of oral work, 2 class tests Oral exam, end-of-year exam assessment: written -language paper (translation, precis); oral exam.
Coursework - 30% overall mark
Examination - 70% overall mark |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords | Language, oral, written, advanced level. |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Alexandra Smith
Tel: (0131 6)51 1381
Email: Alexandra.Smith@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mrs Jacqueline Barnhart
Tel: (0131 6)50 4026
Email: Jackie.Barnhart@ed.ac.uk |
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