126-421 Advanced Topics in Russian Grammar A

This is a post-advanced language-acquisition subject, in the course of which students should be able to enhance their capacity to use correct, idiomatic Russian both in written and spoken form; acquire the ability to understand and translate messages of a sophisticated level of complexity occurring in a variety of styles and contexts; and develop a conceptual understanding of the language through a linguistic study of language functions.

• be able to study independently;

• be able to apply theoretical knowledge for practical purposes;

• be able to commit to memory large amounts of information;

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

• be able to work and communicate in a group environment;

• be able to express ideas clearly in both written and oral form.

A 2-hour exam 40% (at the end of semester), a 10-minute oral exam 10% (at the end of the semester) and written assignments totalling 1000 words for 2nd/3rd year, 2000 words for 4th year 50% (throughout the semester).