LG 271 – Intermediate Russian I
University of South Alabama
Texts:
Nummikoski, Marita. Troika: A Communicative Approach (Quia Registration Card) (2nd ed.,
hardback). Wiley: 2012 [ISBN: 9-781-11845749-8] (Available at the USABookstore)
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Students are expected to regularly check their school email account (jaguar1). All
communication from instructor will be sent to this email account. Students will be
held responsible for any such correspondence.
Students are also expected to check the Sakai page for this course regularly as
assignments are posted weekly
Course description:
The first of a two-semester sequence in intermediate Russian. A continuation of the training
necessary to achieve fluency and understanding in speaking, reading, and writing Russian.
Reading of literary and cultural texts. Increased practice in Russian conversation. Pre-requisite:
LG 172 or equivalent. Fee. Core Course.
Objectives:
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Students will demonstrate an understanding of the alphabet and sounds of the Russian
language
Students will demonstrate an understanding of basic Russian grammar
Students will demonstrate a basic knowledge of Russian vocabulary
Students will be able to speak Russian with some degree of measurable proficiency
(ACTFL Novice Mid-High/ ILR 0+)
Evaluation:
Class participation:
Homework:
Quizzes (In-class/Online):
15%
25%
20%
Tests (4 @ 7.5% each):
30%
Final exam:
10%
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Total:
100%
Grade Scale:
A
B
C
D
F
(90-100)
(80-89)
(70-79)
(60-69)
(59-below)
Participation: The participation grade for the course will be determined by your participation
and attendance in class. To learn a language you must use this language, which is what class time
is for in LG 171. If you are not in class, you cannot participate in the activities in the course. So
your attendance is directly attached to your participation.
Attendance: You are allowed ONLY 6 (six) absences. You don’t need to provide any excuse
for these 6 (six) absences. However, after 6 absences your grade will drop a letter grade every 3
(three) absences. For example, if by the end of the semester you have an A in the course but you
have 9 absences, you will receive a B in the course.
4 (four) instances of tardiness count as one (1) absence, as long as you are within the first 20
(twenty) minutes of class. Anything after 20 (twenty) minutes late is considered an absence.
If you have medical problems or other extenuating circumstances, please, come to me as soon as
you can. The longer you wait to talk to me the more difficult it is for me to work with you.
Important Dates:
Last day to drop a course:
October 23, 2015 – 4:59 PM
Holidays:
Fall Break – Oct. 8-9, 2015
Thanksgiving Break – Nov. 25-27
Assessments: You will take 4 (four) in-class exams in this course. Each exam is cumulative as
foreign language learning is cumulative in nature. Each exam is worth 7.5% of your overall
grade in the course. Exams may be given in the computer lab in the FLL department during class
time.
You will also be responsible for any quizzes given online through Sakai or Quia and any quizzes
given in class.
Assignments: You will do a majority of your homework online using the Quia online activities
manual (the registration card should be included with your textbook). Please be sure to check the
Sakai page for this course and your email (jaguar1) for updates.
Unit tests: There will be 4 (four) unit tests. These tests will cover the material from the current
chapter and any previous chapters.
Final exam: The final exam is comprehensive. It will cover all of the material covered during
the semester.
NO LATE WORK IS EVER ACCEPTED FOR ANY REASON. PLEASE MAKE SURE
TO PLAN AHEAD AND COMPLETE ASSIGNMENTS IN A TIMELY FASHION.
THERE ARE NO MAKE-UPS GIVEN FOR ANY ASSIGNMENT, QUIZ OR TEST.
FAILURE TO TURN IN ASSIGNMENTS BY THE DATE AND TIME INDICATED
WILL RESULT IN AN IMMEDIATE ZERO. NO EXCUSES!!!
Academic Disruption Policy: The University of South Alabama’s policy regarding Academic
Disruption is found in The Lowdown, the student handbook.
http://www.southalabama.edu/lowdown/academicdisruption.shtml: Disruptive behavior is
defined as individual or group conduct that interrupts or interferes with any educational activity
or environment, infringes upon the rights and privileges of others, results in or threatens the
destruction of property and/or is otherwise prejudicial to the maintenance of order in an
academic environment.
Students With Disabilities: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, students
with bona fide disabilities will be afforded reasonable accommodations. The Office of Special
Student Services (OSSS) will certify a disability and advise faculty members of reasonable
accommodations. If you have a specific disability that qualifies you for academic
accommodations, please notify the instructor/professor and provide certification from the Office
of Special Student Services is located at 5828 Old Shell Road at Jaguar Drive. (251)-460-7212
WAIVER: Not all courses progress at the same rate, thus course requirements might have to be
modified as circumstances dictate. You will be given written notice if the course requirements
need to be changed.