126-219 Russian Linguistics A

Formerly 126-160. Students who have completed 126-160 are not permitted to enrol in this subject.

This subject builds on the knowledge students already have of Russian and introduces them to many of the main linguistic features of the modern language. It stresses both a theoretical knowledge of (Russian) linguistics as well as the practical application of that knowledge for the purposes of improving students' Russian. The following areas are covered: varieties of language register (eg. colloquial versus 'higher' register, Russian dialects); problems of meaning (eg. homonyms, paronyms); problems of translating from English to Russian; language and everyday life (eg. measurements, numbers, names of countries and nationalities); verbal etiquette (eg. forms of address); and Russian morphology (inflection of nouns, adjectives and verbs).

• be able to study independently;

• be able to apply theoretical knowledge for practical purposes;

• be able to understand and use more effectively the structure of their own language.

Regular assignments totalling 2000 words 50% and a 2-hour exam 50% (at the end of semester).