Module manager: Pavel Gudoshnikov
Email: p.gudoshnikov@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2026/27
Proficiency equivalent to A2 CEFR level in Russian
| SLAV1141 | Beginners Russian (A1) |
| SLAV1145 | Post-beginners Russian |
SLAV1101
This module is approved as a discovery module
This module is aimed at students with a consolidated A2 level in Russian on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). It will further develop all four skills—speaking, listening, reading and writing—while broadening grammatical, lexical and cultural knowledge. Students will engage in everyday interactions, express opinions with increasing nuance, and understand short authentic materials. By the end of the module, students will have strengthened their competence to A2+ and be well prepared to progress towards B1. Some students may begin to demonstrate selected B1 features.
On completion of this module, students should be able to:
- engage students with authentic language materials relevant to life in the Russian-speaking world.
- consolidate and improve their grammatical knowledge and accuracy
- broaden students’ vocabulary in a variety of specialised areas
- further develop students’ written and oral communication skills in Russian
On successful completion of the module students will be able to:
1. Understand the main points of clearly written texts on everyday topics or topics of personal interest 2. Produce simple connected texts on everyday topics or topics of personal interest with sufficient accuracy for successful communication with readers.
3. Participate actively in conversations with other speakers on everyday topics and topics of personal interest
4. Identify and discuss social norms in a variety of everyday contexts where the target language is used, demonstrating intercultural awareness.
5. Communicate clearly and effectively, adapting your communication strategy to a variety of everyday contexts
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 20 | 1 | 20 |
| Practical | 40 | 1 | 40 |
| Private study hours | 140 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 60 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200 | ||
Regular progress will be monitored through students’ engagement with formative activities set on Minerva or through a textbook ahead of each class. Students will receive formative feedback throughout the module to consolidate their learning, prepare for assessments, and encourage autonomous language development.
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) (S1) | 2.0 Hrs 0 Mins | 60 |
| Practical Exam / OSCE | 0.0 Hrs 15 Mins | 40 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 100 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
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Last updated: 30/04/2026
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