Syllabus and course information for
Introductory Russian
Russ-1201-001
INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Anastasia Koralova
Tel.:(704) 547-8773 (w). (704) 365-4761(h).
Office: COED 448
Office Hours: W: 2:30 – 3:30; F: 1:00-2:00.
TEXTBOOK:
1. Course-Packet Friendly Russian, by Dr. A. Koralova.
Audio cassette/disk to this course.
2. A Russian-English Dictionary, by Richard L.Leed.- 5000 Russian words with
their inflected forms.
Supplementary materials:
1. English-Russian, Russian-English Dictionary by Kenneth Katzner
2. Handouts
3. Computer support for initial chapters:
http://lrc.uncc.edu/languages/russian/friendlyrussian
A. COURSE GOALS
This course is the first part of a two-semester sequence that serves as an introduction
to Russian language and culture. The course will introduce you to Russian at a basic
level: you will learn how to read and write in this language, acquire a basic vocabulary,
master some basic grammar structures, and will make first steps in communicating in
Russian. While developing skills of reading and writing, listening comprehension and
speaking, you will cover the following key topics: family, home, university, likes and
dislikes, day's activities, food, recreation, and some more.
We will also discuss some aspects of Russian culture and history and contemporary life.
Prerequisite: none.
B. COURSE REQUIREMENTS
1. Regular attendance.
2. Active participation.
3. Completion of assigned homework.
4. Language Labs recordings and assignments.
5. Tests: a quiz will follow the completion of every chapter or two. A word quiz
may be given more often.
C. GRADING POLICY
Grading will be based on the following:
class work (participation, preparation)
tests & quizzes
final exam
25%
50%
25%
Please note:
1) Class participation and homework will be judged for quality, not simple quantity.
2) The lowest quiz score will be dropped. The final exam score can not be dropped.
3) After four unexcused absences, each additional unexcused absence will lower
your grade by four points.
4) No make up quizzes.
5) Academic integrity is expected (see Catalog, p.336)
6) Feel free to ask questions if any material is not completely clear to you.
Don't get intimidated by my correcting your mistakes (that's one of my main functions,
after all). Making mistakes is a natural thing in the process of language learning, but
only if you learn from them, you will make progress!
For your information: Elementary Russian is a part of a Russian program which also
offers courses in Intermediate Russian, Advanced Russian Grammar and Composition,
Russian Literature in Translation, and Russian Civilization and Culture. On completion
of these courses you can get a Minor in Russian.
Students with disabilities who require accommodations in this class should access
services as soon as possible through the UNC Charlotte Office of Disability Services in
Fretwell Building, Room 230.
The Department of Languages and Culture Studies complies with the UNC Charlotte
Code of Student Academic Integrity. It is your responsibility to know and observe the
requirements of this code.
The Russian Language 1201 – Русский Язык 1201
Hello! –
Fall 2007
! Welcome to the Russian class!
Your primary goal of the first weeks of this semester is to learn how to read and write in
Russian. Don’t feel overwhelmed by the number of new words, just focus on reading
and writing them. Hopefully, you’ll pick up your first vocabulary, as well as some
grammar tips on your way if you consistently do all the exercises.
Please note:
1. Mastering script is not obligatory but highly recommended.
2. The rubric “The Second Tier” is recommended but not required
3. You must do all other assignments in the book and be ready to submit them at
my request.
4. I reserve the right to alter our syllabus in the course of the semester. You will
always be informed when any changes take place.
August - А́вгуст
Aug. 20& 22:
Introduction. Handout. Course Pack: The Alphabet.
Lesson 1: Letters and sounds coinciding in Latin and Cyrillic alphabets: А К М О С Т .
Similar letters that sound differently: B Е Н Р У Х. Reading practice. Listen to the
cassette (or disc)! Pronunciation and grammar tips. Exercises – in writing. Learn phrases
from the Survival Kit. Read rubric Language and Culture. Get prepared for Speech
Practice (the last rubric of each lesson)
Aug. 24:
Lesson 2: Russian Vowels. Do all of the assignments (like in the lesson above) ↑ Write
5 sentences with “Это” (like “Это кот”) both in print and script and turn them in.
Aug. 27:
Lesson 3: Letters Б Г Д Ё. Make up 5 new sentences with “Это” and five
questions beginning with “Где.”
Aug. 29:
Lesson 3: Letters З И Й. Do all of the exercises and reading practice.
Aug. 31:
Review of Lesson 3. Your first reading quiz. What is a ‘reading quiz’? You will be
asked to read a few lines in Russian (individually) for a pass or fail grade. It will be a
going-on assessment until we finish the 1st Chapter. You may be asked to do it more than
once.
September Sept. 3: Labor day – No classes! Have a good time!
Sept. 5:
Lesson 4: Letters Л П Ф Ц Ч. Grammar. Reading practice.
Sept. 7:
Lesson 4: Exercises. Memorize the Survival Kit phrases. Read Language & Culture.
Get prepared for speech practice and reading quiz.
Sept. 10:
Lesson 5: Letters: Ш Э Ю Я. Exercises. Read Language & Culture.
Reading Practice. Reading quiz. Writing on the blackboard.
Sept. 12:
Lesson 5: Grammar & reading practice. Memorize the Survival Kit phrases.
Get prepared for speech practice and reading quiz.
Sept. 14:
Review. Quiz on Survival Kit’s phrases.
Sept. 17:
Lesson 6: Letters: Ж
Щ
Ы. Reading practice and exercises.
Sept. 19:
Lesson 6 to the end. Focus on Speech practice.
Sept. 21:
Lesson 7: Letters: Ь
Ъ. Grammar & reading practice
Sept. 24:
Lesson 7: to the end
Sept. 26:
Loose ends. Review. Focus on Speech practice.
Now you are supposed to know the Russian alphabet and to be able
to read and to write in Russian, and to know some useful words and expressions!
Sept. 28:
Урок 8-Lesson 8: Grammar & exercises. Reading quiz for a grade - an ongoing thing.
October - ОКТЯ́ БРЬ
Oct. 1:
Урок 8: to the end
Oct. 3:
Chapter I Review (mostly self-check, bring questions to the class)
Oct. 5:
Midterm exam: Phrases from the survival Kit; gender of nouns; most important
vocabulary
Have a good break, but don’t forget your Russian!