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RUSS2010 – I Russian Studies 3

2024 – Session 1, In person-scheduled-weekday, North Ryde

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Convenor
Marika Kalyuga
marika.kalyuga@mq.edu.au
Contact via email
Room 3.11 Level 3 25C Wally's Walk
15:30-16:30 Monday (by appointment)
Tutor
Tatiana Oitzinger
tatiana.oitzinger@mq.edu.au
Contact via email
Level 3 25C Wally's Walk
11:00-12:00 Thursday
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
RSN155 or RUSS1020 or RSN160 or RUSS1030
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description

This is an intermediate Russian unit, which is designed for students with the knowledge of Russian that is equivalent to one year of studying the language at university level. The unit seeks to further develop students' skills in reading, writing, comprehension and speaking in Russian, as well as to expand students' knowledge of contemporary Russian culture. Students are encouraged to use their language skills to communicate in a variety of situations and contexts.

Important Academic Dates

Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  • ULO1: Develop intermediate level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the Russian language.
  • ULO2: Identify, describe and evaluate many aspects of Russian-speaking cultures and societies.
  • ULO3: Identify, evaluate and deploy the grammatical structures of Russian at intermediate level.
  • ULO4: Apply relevant language conventions to create meaningful intercultural encounters.
  • ULO5: Demonstrate a refined awareness of language and language use, in both Russian and in English.

General Assessment Information

General Assessment Information

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 5% penalty (of the total possible mark) will be applied each day a written assessment is not submitted, up until the 7th day (including weekends). After the 7th day, a mark of ‘0’ (zero) will be awarded even if the assessment is submitted. Submission time for all written assessments is set at 11.55pm. A 1-hour grace period is provided to students who experience a technical issue. This late penalty will apply to written reports and recordings only. Late submission of time sensitive tasks (such as tests/exams, performance assessments/presentations, scheduled practical assessments/labs will be addressed by the unit convenor in a Special consideration application. 

 

Written test

The purpose of the test is to check students’ knowledge of all aspects of grammar and vocabulary that they learn. The test will be conducted online.

Final test

Students have to demonstrate their knowledge and engagement with the material explained during the session. The first part of the test will be conducted online. The second part of the test will be conducted via Zoom (for external students) and in class (for internal students).

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. The test will be conducted via Zoom.

Participation

Students have to demonstrate their knowledge and engagement with the material explained during the session. Students are expected to spend time on a daily review of grammar and vocabulary. Students should be familiar with and feel comfortable with each week’s content before starting a new week.

The mark is based on:

evidence of preparation for on-campus classes through demonstrating understanding and knowledge of the learning material

or evidence of preparation for classes by doing a quiz based on the material explained during the semester.

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
Participation 10% No Ongoing
Written test 20% No 23:55 2/05/24
Final online test 25% No 23:55 23/05/24
Oral test 45% No 18:00 29/05/24, 18:00 30/05/24

Participation

Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 24 hours
Due: Ongoing
Weighting: 10%

 

Students have to demonstrate their knowledge and engagement with material explained during the session. Students are expected to spend time on daily review of grammar and vocabulary. Students should be familiar with and feel comfortable with each week’s content before starting a new week. Preparation time also includes time to study, revise seminar content and prepare for the quizzes and tests.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Develop intermediate level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the Russian language.
  • Identify, describe and evaluate many aspects of Russian-speaking cultures and societies.
  • Identify, evaluate and deploy the grammatical structures of Russian at intermediate level.
  • Apply relevant language conventions to create meaningful intercultural encounters.
  • Demonstrate a refined awareness of language and language use, in both Russian and in English.

Written test

Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 2 hours
Due: 23:55 2/05/24
Weighting: 20%

 

The purpose of the test is to check students’ knowledge of all aspects of grammar and vocabulary that they learn throughout the session.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Develop intermediate level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the Russian language.
  • Identify, describe and evaluate many aspects of Russian-speaking cultures and societies.
  • Identify, evaluate and deploy the grammatical structures of Russian at intermediate level.
  • Apply relevant language conventions to create meaningful intercultural encounters.
  • Demonstrate a refined awareness of language and language use, in both Russian and in English.

Final online test

Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 2 hours
Due: 23:55 23/05/24
Weighting: 25%

 

Students have to demonstrate their knowledge and engagement with material explained during the session.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Develop intermediate level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the Russian language.
  • Identify, evaluate and deploy the grammatical structures of Russian at intermediate level.
  • Demonstrate a refined awareness of language and language use, in both Russian and in English.

Oral test

Assessment Type 1: Presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 2 hours
Due: 18:00 29/05/24, 18:00 30/05/24
Weighting: 45%

 

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.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Develop intermediate level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the Russian language.
  • Identify, evaluate and deploy the grammatical structures of Russian at intermediate level.
  • Demonstrate a refined awareness of language and language use, in both Russian and in English.

1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:

  • the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
  • the Writing Centre for academic skills support.

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 and Resources

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.

Unit Schedule

Tutorials start from Week 1.

Policies and Procedures

Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:

Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.

To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.

Student Code of Conduct

Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct

Results

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 connect.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au

Academic Integrity

At Macquarie, we believe academic integrity – honesty, respect, trust, responsibility, fairness and courage – is at the core of learning, teaching and research. We recognise that meeting the expectations required to complete your assessments can be challenging. So, we offer you a range of resources and services to help you reach your potential, including free online writing and maths support, academic skills development and wellbeing consultations.

Student Support

Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/

The Writing Centre

The Writing Centre provides resources to develop your English language proficiency, academic writing, and communication skills.

The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources. 

Student Services and Support

Macquarie University offers a range of Student Support Services including:

Student Enquiries

Got a question? Ask us via the Service Connect Portal, or contact Service Connect.

IT Help

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.

Unit information based on version 2024.01 of the Handbook