Русский
язык 102
Tulane University
Russian
102-01
Elementary
Russian II
Spring,
2004
Geo. Cummins
Russian 102: MWF 12:00-12:50, T 12:30-1:20
Office: Newcomb 305C (865-5276); gcummins@tulane.edu
office MTWF 11-12 and by appointment
Website: www.tulane.edu/~gcummins;
select Russian 102.
This course is
the continuation of Russian 101, elementary Russian. Fundamental grammatical
notions and basic discourse skills will be founded on and continued. Students
will learn to write paragraphs in Russian and to make and understand simple
conversations about their families, academic interests, and daily lives, as
well as about the geography and culture of the Russians. Internet materials,
videos, and computer-assisted teaching models supplement the primary textbook.
All assignments, handouts, lectures and grammatical discussions will be
available on my website as the course unfolds. The prerequisite for this class
is Russian 101 or the equivalent or placement. The class meets MWF at 12 in
N115 and T at 12:30 in N114, as of this writing. Watch for changes please!
Students will be expected to have internet access; the department will provide
printed copies of the syllabus and other course materials in cases of need.
Lubensky, Ervin,
McLellan, Jarvis. Начало.
2001, Second Edition. McGraw. With
accompanying laboratory tapes available lesson by lesson in the Multimedia Lab,
Newcomb 408, and also with accompanying Workbook. The video for selected
lessons is available in the language lab on the streaming server and also in
Blackboard.
Supplementary
reading: Gerhart, Genevra. The RussianÕs World. Slavica. 2001.
The course focuses on
developing and expanding basic discourse and writing skills. The student will
learn to write in Russian, to understand and respond to utterances and to speak
about himself and selected topics in Russian culture. (S)he will learn to
manipulate learning tools: the language and multi-media laboratory, the
Internet with its rich Russian site bank, and she will explore strategies for
learning this difficult and rather ÔforeignÕ tongue. Much of the course will be
conducted in Russian. Students will discuss topics and practice grammatical
formations together in class. Students will submit daily written assignments
for discussion and analysis in class.
Course Requirements:
Attendance is
essential for success in learning language skills and is mandatory in this
class. Unexcused absences will be reflected in the participation grade (see
below); after four such absences, the final grade will be reduced by one point
(A > A-, A- > B+, etc.) for each absence. Students are encouraged to
attend as regularly as possible, and in return have the instructorÕs word that
they will not be badgered, grilled, or punished for incomplete homework
assignments. All students who attend this class are sure to learn some Russian
and will be treated with respect.
Note: ÒInstructors are not authorized to excuse absences that extend
calendar holidays. Only the studentÕs dean may excuse such absences. A student
who has excessive unexcused absences or ceases to attend a couse without an
official withdrawal will, at the instructorÕs request and with the approval of
the associate dean, be withdrawn from the course and receive a grade of WF.Ó (University policy)
May I quote to you from our departmental policy on introductory and
intermediate language classes: ÒActively participating in class, that is,
interacting with others in the target language, is the single most important
aspect of language learning.Ó Participation includes not only attending class
and participating in discussion and debate, but also completing homework on
time, reading and preparing the assigned text materials, and asking questions
when you do not understand.Ó
I ask you to do
homework assignments on time as much as possible, to participate in class
recitation and discussion, to ask questions when I am unclear, to take quizzes
and tests with good humor and equanimity. The key to learning a language is
good, steady work, work that is sustained and pleasurable that is goal-directed
toward real results. Be prepared to enjoy what you are doing and to do it
regularly.
I will offer weekly
or bi-weekly quizzes summarizing class material; no midterm; a comprehensive
oral and written final.
The course grade will be computed on
quizzes 40%
recitation/homework 40%
final
exam 20%
Scale:
93-100 |
A |
72-76 |
C |
89-92 |
A- |
69-71 |
C- |
86-88 |
B+ |
67-68 |
D+ |
82-85 |
B |
62-66 |
D |
79-81 |
B- |
58-61 |
D- |
77-78 |
C+ |
x-57 |
F |
Final Examination
Russian 102 final will be held in N115 on
Tuesday, May 11, at 1:00 pm.
Schedule of Work and
Assignments
W 14 Jan |
Introduction to Russian 102. |
1-1 |
F 16 Jan |
See 6.3 Handout |
1-2 |
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M 19 Jan |
Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday |
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T 20 Jan |
(continue handout) Oral quiz on video, 6.3. |
1-3 |
W 21 Jan |
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1-4 |
F 23 Jan |
Quiz on 6.3 and dative case endings |
2-1 |
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M 26 Jan |
6.4 |
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