Russian is the language of a major world power and the common language, or lingua franca, of many millions of people in the countries of the former Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. It is the basis of a unique culture of literature, film, drama and opera, and the language of a large body of scientific literature. It is also the language of a large immigrant community in Australia. Students gain fluency in Russian, and at the same time develop their skills in critical thinking and intercultural understanding via the study of the Russian-speaking world.
Courses in this minor are offered through ANU, except for the compulsory course and its prerequisite which are offered through Macquarie University in distance mode. For the purpose of the minor, 10 credit points from Macquarie University is the equivalent to 6 units from ANU.
Students with existing knowledge of Russian, as determined by a placement test, can begin at a more advanced level, and the exact sequence of courses depends on the level at which the student begins the minor.
Learning Outcomes
- read, comprehend and infer authors' meanings in media such as newspapers, magazines, literary and academic texts written in Russian;
- engage in short conversations in Russian with clarity and accuracy;
- write texts in Russian with correct script and grammatical structures, and appropriate vocabulary; and
- identify and critically reflect on aspects of Russian-speaking cultures and societies as evident in Russian language texts and other media.
Relevant Degrees
Requirements
This minor requires the completion of 24 units, which must include:
6 units from completion of the following online course through Macquarie University:
RUSS2020 Russian Studies 4 (6 units)
18 units from completion of courses from the following list:
HIST2242 The Soviet Union: From the Russian Revolution to the Collapse of Communism (6 units)
MEAS2001 New States of Eurasia: Emerging Issues in Politics and Security (6 units)
POLS2069 Politics in Russia (6 units)
RUSS1101 Introductory Russian Studies I (6 units)
RUSS1102 Introductory Russian Studies II (6 units)
RUSS2010 Russian Studies 3 (6 units) online through Macquarie University
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