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General Information

Course ID (CB01A and CB01B)
RUSS D002.
Course Title (CB02)
Elementary Russian (Second Quarter)
Course Credit Status
Credit - Degree Applicable
Effective Term
Fall 2023
Course Description
Further development of material presented in RUSS D001. Continuation of introduction to the language and culture of the Russian Federation. Elementary speaking, listening, reading, and writing of Russian will be continued and practiced within a cultural framework. The emphasis will be on language as an expression of culture. Language laboratory practice to reinforce pronunciation, grammar, syntax, and simple conversation.
Faculty Requirements
Course Family
Not Applicable

Course Justification

This course is the second of the three sequential classes (RUSS D001., RUSS D002. and RUSS D003.) and belongs to the Global Studies Certificates and Degree program. It meets general education requirements of °®¶¹´«Ã½, CSUGE and IGETC and is a CSU and UC transferable course. It develops the language production and processing skills that are necessary to enable communication at a mid-beginning level with a focus on culture. In addition, it serves the whole community for business-abroad related needs and personal development.

Foothill Equivalency

Does the course have a Foothill equivalent?
No
Foothill Course ID

Course Philosophy

Formerly Statement

Course Development Options

Basic Skill Status (CB08)
Course is not a basic skills course.
Grade Options
  • Letter Grade
  • Pass/No Pass
Repeat Limit
0

Transferability & Gen. Ed. Options

Transferability
Transferable to both UC and CSU
°®¶¹´«Ã½ GEArea(s)StatusDetails
2GC2°®¶¹´«Ã½ GE Area C2 - HumanitiesApproved
CSU GEArea(s)StatusDetails
CGC2CSU GE Area C2 - HumanitiesApproved
IGETCArea(s)StatusDetails
IG6XIGETC Area 6 - Language Other Than EnglishApproved

Units and Hours

Summary

Minimum Credit Units
5.0
Maximum Credit Units
5.0

Weekly Student Hours

TypeIn ClassOut of Class
Lecture Hours5.010.0
Laboratory Hours0.00.0

Course Student Hours

Course Duration (Weeks)
12.0
Hours per unit divisor
36.0
Course In-Class (Contact) Hours
Lecture
60.0
Laboratory
0.0
Total
60.0
Course Out-of-Class Hours
Lecture
120.0
Laboratory
0.0
NA
0.0
Total
120.0

Prerequisite(s)

RUSS D001. (equivalent to one year of high school Russian) or equivalent

Corequisite(s)

Advisory(ies)

ESL D272. and ESL D273., or ESL D472. and ESL D473., or eligibility for EWRT D001A or EWRT D01AH or ESL D005.

Limitation(s) on Enrollment

Entrance Skill(s)

General Course Statement(s)

(See general education pages for the requirements this course meets.)

Methods of Instruction

Lecture and visual aids

Daily reading and writing assignments

Discussion of assigned reading

Collaborative learning and small-group exercises

Quiz and examination review performed in class

In-class exploration of Internet sites

Field observation and field trips

Discussion and problem solving performed in class

Assignments

  1. Textbook readings demonstrating the correct use of the second quarter elementary-level language functions
  2. Readings from primary sources focusing on cultural topics
  3. Readings from authentic sources on cultural, political and economic developments in the Russian Federation (in English)
  4. Textbook and workbook exercises reinforcing the correct use of written and spoken second quarter, elementary-level language functions
  5. Oral presentations, small group communication activities demonstrating correct use of second quarter, elementary-level speaking skills and the incorporation of the culturally relevant information

Methods of Evaluation

  1. Oral tests on language accuracy, fluency and pronunciation will be evaluated based on the essential vocabulary and language structures necessary to request and provide basic/simple information relating to high-frequency situations in familiar contexts
  2. Listening and reading comprehension assignments will be evaluated based on the abilities to derive meaning from short, simple texts on familiar topics, to rely on contextual clues and to extract the gist and some detail
  3. Individual/group presentations (oral or written) will be evaluated based on production of comprehensible sentences/short paragraphs on familiar topics to reflect a working command of core vocabulary and language structures and to provide basic/simple information relating to high-frequency situations in familiar contexts
  4. Written chapter and final tests will be evaluated based on correct usage of vocabulary, grammar aspects, syntactical structures needed to compose simple phrases or comprehensible sentences about familiar topics, to reflect a working command of core vocabulary and language structures
  5. Vocabulary tests for each chapter to evaluate contextual usage of new words and phrases, to demonstrate a working command of essential vocabulary necessary to request/provide simple information relating to high-frequency situations in familiar contexts
  6. Assigned in-class readings and post-reading activities with simple demonstrations will be evaluated based on the abilities to derive meaning from short, simple texts on familiar topics, to rely on contextual clues and to extract the gist and some detail
  7. Optional oral presentations on cultural topics to demonstrate a cursory grasp of social protocols and contributions of Russian culture, by analyzing and comparing it to student's own culture

Essential Student Materials/Essential College Facilities

Essential Student Materials: 
  • None.
Essential College Facilities:
  • None.

Examples of Primary Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisherDate/EditionISBN
Marita Nummikoski.Troika. A Communicative Approach to Russian Language, Life, and Culture. Second Edition. John Wiley&Sons, Inc., 2012

Examples of Supporting Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisher
J. S. Levine. Russian Grammar. Schaum's Outline Series. McGraw-Hill, 1999.
E. J. Cruise. English Grammar for Students of Russian. Olivia and Hill Press, 1993.
D. Offord, N. Gogolitsyna.Using Russian. A Guide to Contemporary Usage. Second Edition. Cambridge University Press, 2005.
Russian-English on-line dictionary http://www.lingvo.ru/lingvo/index.asp

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

Course Objectives

  • Demonstrate an understanding of language as the primary expression of culture
  • Recognize and create second-quarter elementary-level grammatical structures:
  • Demonstrate the second-quarter level communication by using second-quarter listening, reading, writing and speaking skills
  • Interpret historical and cultural developments in Russia with an emphasis on socio-political aspects of history
  • Distinguish geographical features of the Russian Federation and assess the variety of physical and cultural landscapes
  • Analyze and compare the student's own values and cultural assumptions with those of the Russian Federation and appraise changes in attitudes and values in post Soviet Russia

CSLOs

  • Demonstrate a greater working command of essential vocabulary and language structures necessary to request and provide, orally and in writing, an increasing range of basic/simple information relating to high-frequency situations in familiar contexts such as describing houses or apartments, asking for directions, expressing locations, taking about working and going to school, playing sports, music, expressing opinions, permissions and prohibitions, making polite inquiries.

  • Comprehend short, simple texts on familiar topics, relying on contextual clues to extract the gist and an increasing amount of detail.

  • Compose comprehensible, simple sentences about familiar topics to reflect a greater working command of core vocabulary and language structures.

  • Demonstrate a deeper grasp of social protocols and contributions of Russian-speaking cultures, by analyzing and comparing them to one's own culture(s).

Outline

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of language as the primary expression of culture
    1. Classify the Russian language among Indo-European languages and relate it to others within its Slavic sub-group
    2. Understand the evolution of the Russian language
    3. Recognize the connection between language, thinking/mentality and culture
  2. Recognize and create second-quarter elementary-level grammatical structures:
    1. Verbs in Past and Future Tenses, Perfective and Imperfective Aspect
    2. Reflexive Verbs
    3. Verbs of motion. Expression of destinations in Accusative case
    4. Adjectives (Comparative and Superlative Forms)
    5. Genitive Case with Numerals
    6. Animate Accusative
    7. Impersonal structures: mozhno. Verb+ Verb constructions: lyubit' and umet'
    8. Relative pronouns
    9. Time expressions: frequency of actions, how long and how long ago
    10. Syntax: simple and complex sentences
  3. Demonstrate the second-quarter level communication by using second-quarter listening, reading, writing and speaking skills
    1. Formulate questions and provide answers for more complex every day language-situations such as getting around the city, expressing emotions, feelings and physical conditions, ordering a meal in a restaurant, carrying on a telephone conversation, etc.
    2. Expand and use appropriately core vocabulary and guessing strategies contextually for unknown words/phrases
    3. Understand and develop further idiomatic speech patterns
    4. Demonstrate accurate pronunciation
    5. Develop further reading strategies for more complex authentic texts
    6. Develop and demonstrate writing skills within the framework of grammar and vocabulary studied
  4. Interpret historical and cultural developments in Russia with an emphasis on socio-political aspects of history
    1. Understand a broad outline of the history of Russia
    2. Assess the unique historical situation of the Russian Federation
    3. Analyze the forces that have shaped the political and social developments in Russia such as the October Revolution, Great Patriotic War, Perestroika etc.
  5. Distinguish geographical features of the Russian Federation and assess the variety of physical and cultural landscapes
    1. Appreciate the contrasting geographical regions and climate zones of the Russian Federation
    2. Understand various regions in Russia, their customs and traditions
  6. Analyze and compare the student's own values and cultural assumptions with those of the Russian Federation and appraise changes in attitudes and values in post Soviet Russia
    1. Explore the student's own values and cultural assumptions and contrast them with those of the Russian Federation
    2. Analyze the ensuing changes of values and attitudes in Russia
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