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This occurrence is not offered in 2018
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.
This course aims to advance students’ language skills; its focus is on contemporary colloquial Russian. It enhances students’ abilities to converse and write in Russian, improving their skills in translating and comprehension. It teaches students how to interpret written and spoken Russian discourse. It concentrates on spoken Russian via the medium of contemporary Russian Film. Expectations:Students in this language course are expected to attend all classes.Outcomes:As a student in this course you will acquire skills in all four areas of the language (reading, writing, speaking and listening). By the end of the course you should be able to interpret and give oral and written translations of original speech and texts. Students will practice writing intensively and should be able to compose short essays. Students’ listening comprehension should reach a level where you will understand slow speech of a native speaker.
Subject to approval of the Programme Coordinator.
Henrietta Mondry
Kashper, Mara. , Kagan, Olga., Morozova, Yuliya; Cinema for Russian conversation ; Focus Pub./R. Pullins, 2005.
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This course is compulsory for students majoring in Russian.
Domestic fee $1,811.00
International Postgraduate fees
* 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 .