Notice
As part of Phase 3 of our return to campus plan, most units will now run tutorials, seminars and other small group activities on campus, and most will keep an online version available to those students unable to return or those who choose to continue their studies online.
To check the availability of face-to-face and online activities for your unit, please go to timetable viewer. To check detailed information on unit assessments visit your unit's iLearn space or consult your unit convenor.
Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Marika Kalyuga
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Credit points |
Credit points
10
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
RUSS1220
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
In this unit students proceed to a deeper understanding of the structure of the Russian language. Emphasis is placed on contemporary standard Russian in the widest possible context. Much attention is given to the active use of the language. The unit includes practice in speaking, understanding, reading and writing Russian through the use of authentic Russian language materials.
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Rubrics and indicative samples are provided in iLearn as additional guidance on standards of achievement for different assessment types.
All assessment tasks are compulsory and must be submitted on time. Assignment tasks handed in early will not be marked and returned before the due date.
Late Assessment Penalty
Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, (a) a penalty for lateness will apply – two (2) marks out of 100 will be deducted per day for assignments submitted after the due date – and (b) no assignment will be accepted more than seven (7) days (incl. weekends) after the original submission deadline. No late submissions will be accepted for timed assessments – e.g. quizzes, online tests.
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Participation | 10% | No | Ongoing |
Written test | 20% | No | Week 8 |
Final online test | 35% | No | Week 12 |
Oral test | 35% | No | Week 13 |
Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 0 hours
Due: Ongoing
Weighting: 10%
Students have to demonstrate their knowledge and engagement with material explained during the unit.
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 0 hours
Due: Week 8
Weighting: 20%
The purpose of the written test is to check students’ knowledge of all aspects of grammar and vocabulary that they learn throughout the session. This will be held as a part of regular seminar time.
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 0 hours
Due: Week 12
Weighting: 35%
Students have to demonstrate their knowledge and engagement with material explained during the unit. This will be a part of regular seminar time and preparation time.
Assessment Type 1: Presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 0 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 35%
For the oral test, students have to prepare a short talk on a topic of their choice. Students will be assessed on their presentation, as well as their ability to answer follow-up questions. This will be held as a part of regular seminar time. Online students will do this via Zoom.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery: Fully online
Login is via: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/
Is my unit in iLearn?: http://help.ilearn.mq.edu.au/unitsonline/ to check when your online unit will become available.
Technology
Students are required to have regular access to a computer and the internet. Mobile devices alone are not sufficient. 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.
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Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) 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 or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
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Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to help you improve your marks and take control of your study.
The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources.
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
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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.
Unit information based on version 2021.04 of the Handbook