| Module Title |
Russian Language & Culture 2 (A1.2) |
| Module Code |
RUS1001 (ITS: RU3002) |
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Faculty |
SALIS |
School |
Humanities & Social Sciences |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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Description
This module is designed for learners of Russian who have some very basic knowledge of the language and Russian culture . After this module students will be able to communicate effectively in Russian about everyday life (such as job, study, family and friends, daily routine, direction inquiries etc). This module enables students to further develop their language competence and cultural awareness in matters of personal relevance and everyday situations.
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Learning Outcomes
1. Understand a variety of texts that follows a predictable pattern such as advertisements, menus, prospectus, reference list and timetables
2. Demonstrate effective oral skills in a range of social situations such as talking about your daily routine, food, shopping and expressing opinions.
3. Produce simple texts in writing on matters of personal relevance using simple words and basic expressions. Also, engage in basic social communication online (e.g. writing a simple message on a virtual card for a special occasion).
4. Develop your understanding and control of the basic language system by completing a number of tasks. Understand the concept of verbs of motions and the system of verbs.
Errors still occur, but students are more aware of them.
5. Show awareness of social and cultural similarities and differences between Ireland and Russian-speaking countries.
6. Use IT skills to access language-specific-resources in Russian that lead to independent learning (life-long learning).
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Seminars | 22 | Class contact hours (online and face to face) | | Independent Study | 33 | Autonomously learning outside the classroom that will foster student ́s language competence. Participation in
activities with Language Cultural Space. | | Assignment Completion | 25 | Monitoring the progress of students is facilitated through the completion of assigned homework and assignments. By ensuring that students fulfill these prescribed tasks, their advancement and development can be effectively tracked. | | Portfolio Preparation | 45 | Preparation, creation and final submission of the E-portfolio on Loop for assessment that allows teachers to assess individual progress, identify areas of strength, and pinpoint areas that require further attention or support. |
| Total Workload: 125 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 11543 | Part of Term | Semester 1 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | | Module Teacher | |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Participation | Attendance of at least 50% | 10% | n/a | | Performance evaluation | Students will be evaluated based on their ability to comprehend and communicate effectively in the target language using intercultural and communicative competence | 40% | n/a | | Portfolio | Through the portfolio assessment process, students actively engage in self-reflection, self-assessment, and goal setting | 50% | n/a |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
None
Articles:
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Other Resources
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