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RUS-1020: Russian text and speech Work Load
5 credits (ECTS) | Objectives
The students learn to read relatively simple Russian texts, while at the same time achieving a better understanding of Russian grammar and literature. Through the conversational exercises, the students get practice in speaking Russian. They will also practise pronunciation, listening comprehension and communicative skills, enabling them to carry simple conversations in Russian. | Contents
Relatively simple natural (non-adapted) Russian texts, some of them fictional, are discussed in terms of language. The texts are mainly prose. Conversational exercises on various topics are given, often related to Russian culture and Russian society.
Required previous qualifications/ courses:
A completed RUS-1010 Basic course in written and oral Russian is required.
Recommended previous qualifications/ courses:
A completed EXF-0720 including the course in linguistics is an advantage. | Form of teaching
The course is offered in the autumn semester, after the study trip to St. Petersburg. Teaching consists of weekly training in textual reading and conversation.
Language of instruction: Norwegian and Russian | Assessment
Coursework Requirements:
Each student is to give a short oral presentation in Russian which must be assessed as a pass before the oral exam can be taken.
Assessment method:
The examination consists of an oral exam of approximately 20 minutes at the end of the semester.
Performance in the course will be assessed with pass/fail.
Exam language(s): Russian
A resit exam will be held as soon as possible after the ordinary exam and normally no later than September 15 for courses offered in the spring semester and February 15 for courses offered in the autumn semester. | Examination semester
Autumn | Type of course
Theoretical subject. | Level of course/Year of study
Normally first or second year. | Contact person/lecturer
Associate Professor Olga Komarova. Tel: 776 45229
E-mail: olga.komarova@hum.uit.no | Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request | Language of instruction
Norwegian and Russian. | Timetables
http://timeplan.uit.no/emne.php?department=ALLE&module=RUS-1020-1 |
Teaching autumn 2005
Første forelesning: Mandag 3. oktober kl 1015, rom B 1003 | | Forelesninger | Første forelesning: Mandag 3. oktober kl 1015, rom B 1003
Teaching period:03.10.2005 to16.12.2005
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