126-220 Russian Linguistics B

Formerly available as 126-161. Students who have completed 126-161 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: vocabulary and idiom (eg. loanwords, neologisms, proverbs); word formation (eg. prefixes, suffixes); prepositions and the cases they govern syntax; (eg. use of cases, use of aspects); phonetics and phonology.

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