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Russian II

Ruth Averbach

raverbach@smith.edu

Pierce Hall, Room 104

Course Description

The first half of a two-semester sequence. Students practice all four language modalities: reading, listening, writing and speaking. The course incorporates a variety of activities that are based on a range of topics, text types and different socio-cultural situations. Authentic texts (poems, short stories, TV programs, films, songs and articles) are used to create the context for reviewing and expanding on grammar, syntax and vocabulary. Prerequisite: RES 100Y or equivalent.

Grading Rubric

Attendance and Participation – 35%

Assignments – 35%

Quizzes – 10%

Exams – 20%

Course Expectations

It is essential for students to complete assigned readings, attend course meetings, and contribute to class discussions. Feel welcome to use electronic devices, but do not let them distract others or yourself from the lesson. Please let Ruth know as soon as possible if you are ill or must miss class for any reason.

Academic Integrity

Students are expected to uphold all Smith College policies on academic integrity. AI is only acceptable for proofreading for grammar, punctuation, and spelling. All outside sources used in written assignments must be cited properly.

Accommodations

If you need any accommodations to participate in and complete the course, please contact the Accessibility Resource Center (College Hall 104; arc@smith.edu; 413-585-2071) and let Ruth know how she can best serve your needs. 

Course Schedule

Week II

M – Chapter I, Part I

            HW due: practice vocab on p. 2-4, read texts on p. 7, 11

            In class: Reading practice, questions to texts

W – Chapter I

            HW due: #5, p. 8-9

            In class: Grammar review

F – Chapter I

            HW due: write short composition on family

            In class: NO CLASS, RUTH AT CONFERENCE;

Week III

M – Chapter I

            In class: present compositions, ask classmates questions

W – Chapter I

            HW due: exercises 11 & 12, p. 12-13

            In class: Accusative and Dative case practice

F – Chapter I

            HW due: exercise 17, p. 16-17

            In class: discussion, grammar review, poetry

Week IV

M – Chapter I, Part II

            HW due: Practice vocabulary, p. 18-19

            In class: short vocab quiz, relative clause

W – Chapter I, Part II

            HW due: 10 sentences with который

            In class: exercises 23-25, p. 22-24; оба\обе

F – Chapter I, Part II

            HW due: exercise 27, p. 25

            In class: dating profiles p. 27; Russian music  

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