Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Marika Kalyuga
Contact via email
W6a 203a
TBA
Tutor
Tatiana Oitzinger
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
RSN150
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This introductory Russian unit covers the main concepts of Russian grammar and vocabulary. The material is based on developing communicative competence, as well as effective reading and writing skills.
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Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Indicative examples of assessment tasks will be available on iLearn.
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Class participation / quiz | 15% | No | ongoing |
4 Grammar and vocab. quizzes | 25% | No | TBA |
Oral test | 15% | No | TBA |
Final written test | 45% | No | TBA |
Due: ongoing
Weighting: 15%
Active participation in class for Internal students. External students will have an online quiz.
Due: TBA
Weighting: 25%
Grammar and vocabulary quizzes.
Due: TBA
Weighting: 15%
For the oral test, students have to prepare a three-minute talk on a topic of their choice. Internal students will have their oral test during their last class on week 13. External students can use the Voice Board Tool (see http://ilearn.mq.edu.au/ RSN155, Oral test ) or can send their voice recording to their tutor by week 13.
Due: TBA
Weighting: 45%
The purpose of the written test is to check students’ knowledge of all aspects of grammar and vocabulary that they learn throughout the semester.
There are no required textbooks for this course but ALL STUDY MATERIALS FOR LECTURES, TUTORIALS AND ASSIGNMENTS ARE AVAILABLE at http://ilearn.mq.edu.au/.
Macquarie University
Sydney NSW 2109
Tel: +61 2 9850 7618
Online Unit
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Technology
Students are required to have regular access to a computer and the internet. Mobile devices alone are not sufficient.
For students attending classes on campus we strongly encourage that you bring along your own laptop computer, ready to work with activities in your online unit. The preferred operating system is Windows 10.
Students are required to access the online unit in iLearn by the end of Week 1 and follow any relevant instructions and links for downloads that may be required. If applicable, students are required to download the relevant language package prior to Week 2.
Please contact your course convenor before the end of Week 1 if you do not have a suitable laptop (or tablet) for in-class use.
· During this semester students will have thirteen lectures on the following aspects of Russian grammar:
Week One |
The genitive case. |
Week Two |
Use of the verb 'есть'. The Genitive case of Adjectives. |
Week Three |
The Accusative case. |
Week Four |
The Accusative case of adjectives. |
Week Five |
The word ‘должен’. |
Week Six |
Time expressions. |
Week Seven |
The Dative Case. |
Week Eight |
The Dative case Impersonal sentences. |
Week Nine |
The Dative Case of Adjectives and Pronouns. The words ‘можно’ and ‘нельзя’. |
Week Ten |
The Instrumental Case of Nouns and Pronouns. |
Week Eleven |
The Instrumental Case of Adjectives and Pronouns. |
Week Twelve |
Russian conjunctions. |
Week Thirteen |
Revision. |
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
Assessment Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy_2016.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/complaint_management/procedure.html
Disruption to Studies Policy (in effect until Dec 4th, 2017): http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html
Special Consideration Policy (in effect from Dec 4th, 2017): https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/special-consideration
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
Results shown in iLearn, or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au.
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au
For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
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This graduate capability is supported by:
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Date | Description |
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12/07/2017 | Quizzes changed from 6 to 4. |