Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Convenor
Tatiana Oitzinger
Contact via email
Level 3 25C Wally's Walk
12:00 - 13:00, Thursday (by appointment)
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Credit points |
Credit points
10
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
RUSS2010 or RSN250
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
RUSS2020 - I Russian Studies 4 2024 Session 2, Online-flexible
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Unit description |
Unit description
This is an intermediate Russian unit, which is designed to further broaden students' knowledge of the Russian language. It provides various activities for developing Russian reading, comprehension, writing and speaking skills. The main aim of the unit is to improve students' ability to communicate in Russian in a variety of real-life situations and to understand and appreciate Russian culture, with a focus on vocabulary, and language fluency as well as on the grammatical accuracy of Russian.
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
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.
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Participation | 10% | No | Ongoing |
Written grammar and vocabulary test | 20% | No | 23:55 12/09/24 |
Final online test | 25% | No | 23:55 24/10/24 |
Oral test | 45% | No | 2024-10-31 |
Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 22 hours
Due: Ongoing
Weighting: 10%
Students have to demonstrate their knowledge and engagement with material explained during the semester via quizzes and other activities.
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 2 hours
Due: 23:55 12/09/24
Weighting: 20%
The purpose of the written test is to check students’ knowledge of all aspects of grammar and vocabulary that they learn.
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 2 hours
Due: 23:55 24/10/24
Weighting: 25%
The purpose of the written examination is to check students’ knowledge of all aspects of grammar and vocabulary that they learn throughout the semester.Student will complete their final test online
Assessment Type 1: Presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 2 hours
Due: 2024-10-31
Weighting: 45%
For the oral test, students have to prepare a three-minute 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 a part of regular seminar time.
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2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
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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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27/06/2024 | consultation hours corrected |
Unit information based on version 2024.01 of the Handbook