Course Details in 2026/27 Session

Module Title	LH Russian Core VI - Language and Contexts
School	Lan, Cult, Art Hist & Music
Department	Modern Languages
Module Code	09 33730
Module Lead	Natasha Rulyova
Level	Honours Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 1
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Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Seminar-30 hours Guided independent study-70 hours Total: 100 hours
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Description	This module presents a fusion of linguistic and analytical competencies to allow students to build on the subject expertise acquired in previous core modules and explain the significance and relevance of that knowledge. Through the interrelation of comprehension, speaking, and writing, students on the module will develop their understanding and expertise in the Russian language, with specific reference to key debates in the Russian-speaking world. The module will build on knowledge acquired in previous modules to prepare students for expressing ideas in sophisticated written and spoken Russian.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: be working towards C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). analyse topical issues relating to the Russian-speaking world in persuasive, idiomatic and accurate written and spoken Russian; recognise, comprehend and manipulate a variety of registers.
Assessment	33730-01 : 500 word coursework written exercise in Russian : Coursework (30%) 33730-02 : 2-hour exam : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - Written Unseen (40%) 33730-05 : 15 min ‘live’ oral : Presentation (30%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	The assessment for modules 33730 and 33738 is linked. 500 word coursework written exercise in Russian (30%) [normally in Semester 1] 2-hour exam (40%) [normally in Semester 2] 15 min ‘live’ oral (30%) [normally in Semester 2] Alternative Assessment for single-semester Exchange students (Semester 1 only): 500 word coursework written exercise in Russian (50%) 10 minute ‘live’ oral (50%) Alternative Assessment for single-semester Exchange students (Semester 2 only): 2-hour exam (50%) 10 min ‘live’ oral (50%) Alternative assessment if on campus activity is restricted: proctored exams will be converted to take home papers and live oral assessments will either be recorded presentations or conducted via Zoom/Skype. Re-assessment: Re-submission of failed component
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