Russian Language 2B

The aim of this module is to develop the students' competence in the Russian language by extending their knowledge of grammar and vocabulary, and to develop their skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking. The intention is to use the language actively and to instil an awareness of its potential for expression. There are five weekly class hours, including a lecture on grammar, practical sessions on translation, composition/essay writing, audio-visual comprehension and oral. During the second year students will be introduced to a range of topics and skills that will be directly relevant to their preparation for their year abroad.

Texts likely to be studied include:

• Wade, Terence, Gillespie, David, Gural, S. K., Korneeva, Marina, A Comprehensive Russian Grammar (Blackwell, 2020)
• Dunn, John and Khairov, Shamil, Modern Russian Grammar: A Practical Guide (Routledge, 2009)
• Bitekhtina, Natalia, et al. A Living Russian Grammar (CREF, 2002)
• Wade, Terence. Using Russian Vocabulary (CUP, 2009)
• Le Fleming, Svetlana and Stephen, A Guide to Essay Writing in Russian (Bristol Classical Press, 1996)

Coordinator:  Mrs Branka Grundy

Further details of pre-requisites, co-requisites, aims, contact hours and assessment.