Elementary Russian (101-2-2)

Instructors

Bita Takrimi

Meeting Info

University Library 3322: Mon, Wed 2:00PM - 3:20PM

Overview of class

Welcome to continuing Elementary Russian! Elementary Russian 101-2 is the second part in a three-quarter sequence designed to introduce students to the Russian language and contemporary Russian culture. In this course, students will continue to develop the fundamentals of speaking, listening, writing, and reading through a variety of communicative and content-based activities. Emphasis will be placed on practical communication so that students should be able to function at a basic level in several authentic situations by the end of the year.

Registration Requirements

RUSSIAN 101-1 or equivalent

Learning Objectives

Be able to speak, read, listen, and write at a level equivalent to Novice low or intermediate on the American Council of Teachers of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) proficiency scale based on the materials used and covered this quarter. Be able to demonstrate control over basic Russian grammar, such as case usage of some cases, verb conjugation in controlled settings, etc. Be able to demonstrate an emerging awareness of some Russian cultural norms in a limited number of contexts within the scope of learning experiences and materials used and covered in this quarter.

Teaching Method

Lecture

Evaluation Method

Attendance
Class participation
Exam, final
Homework
Listening exercises
Oral test
Other
Quizzes
Writing assignments

Class Materials (Required)

Title: Russian Stage One: Live from Russia: Volume 1 (only the textbook and workbook are required; audio and video materials are available online for free to the students). Same book used in RUSSIAN 101-1 Author(s): American Council of Teachers of Russian Edition: 2 Copyright: 2008 Publisher: Kendall/Hunt ISBN 9780757552014 https://he.kendallhunt.com/product/russian-stage-one-live-russia-volume-1-0