Russian 2: module 2

Improve your elementary Russian. The emphasis is on developing listening and speaking skills as well as extending your reading and writing. Suitable if you have completed 'Russian 2: module 1' or equivalent. Based on Ruslan 2 and the tutor's own material.

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Key course information

Dates
09/01/12 - 19/03/12

Day(s)
Mon

Duration
11 weeks

Time
10:45 - 12:45

Fees
Full fee: £126
Senior fee: £76
Concession: £38

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
LR221

Availability
Available
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It may still be possible to enrol. Please call 020 7831 7831 to discuss. Please note that you will have missed some of the course content and it may not be possible for the tutor to fully cover this with you.

Course outline

What is the course about?

The course aims to enable students to converse and read more fluently in Russian. To consolidate and build on previous knowledge.

What topics will we cover?

Themes: going to the doctors, parts of the body; shopping, colours and sizes; travelling by train
Grammar: cases for adjectives, superlative for adjectives, introduction to the verbs of motion.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

- Talk about illnesses
- Name parts of the body
- Get by with shopping: clothes, choosing colours and sizes
- Know details about travelling by train in Russia.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

This is a level 2 course - approximately 1 year of study at evening class and the first term of this course. Students must be able to read the Cyrillic alphabet. They should also be able to communicate in most basic situations. For further details of the specific foreign language skills required for this level, please see the languages self-assessment chart, using the link at the top of this page. You can also find the chart at the start of the languages section in our course guide. You will also need to be able to understand basic spoken and written information in English (e.g. simple instructions, course documents) and be at ease with the use of numbers for daily activities (e.g. using money, telling the time etc).

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

The course is based on the communicative approach:

- active students’ interaction
- emphasis on speaking and listening skills
- pair and group work
- role plays
- use of realia, pictures and authentic material
- use of audio-visual techniques when appropriate

Please note, students are expected to participate in oral classroom activities and to do some homework as and when required.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

Chapters 5-7 of the course book Ruslan Russian 2, Ruslan Ltd. (ISBN:1899785124. Additional materials to be provided by the tutor. Please try: Grant and Cutler - www.grantandcutler.com (020 7734 2012).

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

Russian 2 module 3.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2644

languages@citylit.ac.uk

Advice times

During term-time: Tuesday 12.30 - 13.30 and 17.30 - 18.30; Thursday 12.30 - 13.30 and 17.30 - 18.30;

Non term-time: Tuesday 17.30–18.30 and Thursday 12.30–13.30

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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Dates	Day(s)	Time	Duration	Fees	Snr	Conc	Code	Availability
09/01/12 to 19/03/12	Mon	10:45 - 12:45	11 weeks	£126	£76	£38	LR221	Started	» Select
12/01/12 to 22/03/12	Thu	19:50 - 21:20	11 weeks	£103	£103	£34	LR222	Started	» Select