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A survey course of Russian post-Soviet language, which enhances further some practical skills, such as translation and comprehension. It studies Russian contemporary slang, idiomatic expressions, loan words from English, and contemporary media. A good knowledge of Russian language is essential.
At the end of the course students will:1. develop more understanding of global conditions and will become competent in engaging with global and multi-cultural contexts. This will help the language students to develop knowledge and attributes sought by employers that can be used in a range of applications.2. have examined cultural beliefs and values in Russia, which in turn students will develop a deeper understanding and appreciation for cultures other than their own, including the nature of biculturalism in Aotearoa New Zealand be able to comprehend the influence of global conditions on Russia and be competent in engaging with global and multi-cultural contexts;3. develop specific linguistic skills in Russian that will enhance students’ opportunities for a successful career;4. develop linguistic skills to engage and interact with members of the Russian-speaking community in New Zealand and the ability to understand a wide range of sentence structures;5. develop a firm understanding of advanced level prose;6. develop an understanding of sociolinguistic registers;7. develop familiarity with journalistic prose, formal, and informal use of language;8. develop critical thinking via close-readings, argumentative presentations, and classroom discussions 9. develop the ability to compose prose using a variety of sentence structures, idiomatic expressions and link words;10. develop a heightened linguistic sensitivity facilitating the acquisition of other languages;
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attributes specified below:
Critically competent in a core academic discipline of their award
Students know and can critically evaluate and, where applicable, apply this knowledge to topics/issues within their majoring subject.
Employable, innovative and enterprising
Students will develop key skills and attributes sought by employers that can be used in a range of applications.
Globally aware
Students will comprehend the influence of global conditions on their discipline and will be competent in engaging with global and multi-cultural contexts.
RUSS331 or placement test
RUSS409
Students must attend one activity from each section.
Evgeny Pavlov
Domestic fee $1,788.00
International fee $8,200.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Language, Social and Political Sciences .