High School Russian 1A and 1B
High School Russian 1 introduces the fundamentals of conversational and grammatical patterns of Russian language online, with audio and video learning technologies. This course provides Russian language learning mainly in authentic, real-life social interactions. Students will begin to develop a functional competency in the four primary language areas: speaking, reading, listening and writing while establishing a solid grammatical base and exploration into Russian culture. By the end of the semester, students will be able to have a basic conversation in Russian, have a strong foundation for reading in Russian, know the different sounds of the Russian alphabet and be able to write basic Russian correctly both in cursive; and also be able to read and comprehend basic Russian texts.
Enduring Understanding
- Students at the end of the semester will have a basic understanding of Russian language.
- They will master Russian alphabet and phonetic sounds necessary for the verbal and written usage of the language. Students will also be able to have a basic conversation in Russian, read basic Russian print and have basic Russian cultural knowledge.
Course Design
Using the distance learning technology available to students and instructor, this course seeks to provide students with the necessary tools to learn Russian language at the intermediate level of study. Through practicing speaking, listening and writing in Russian, they will gain a solid knowledge of Russian language which will give them a rudimentary knowledge in both written and spoken Russian.
Additional Resources Needed
Required Textbooks:
Buying Individually
- Dan E. Davidson, Kira S. Gor & Maria D. Lekic (2009). Live From Russia; Russian Stage One. Volume 1 Textbook. Kendall/Hunt publishing Company: Dubuque, Iowa. Second Edition Comes with one DVD
ISBN-13: 978-0-7575-5757-6
- Inna A. Hardman Kira S Gor (2009) Live From Russia; Russian Stage One. Volume 1 Workbook. Kendall/Hunt publishing Company: Dubuque, Iowa. Second Edition Comes with one DVD
ISBN-13: 978-0-7575-5784-2
It is recommended that you buy the package that contains all of these items: ISBN: 978-0-7575-5201-4
Required Technology:
- Computer that meets the minimum system requirements listed on the Live Classroom page
- Internet connection (Broadband preferred)
- Headset with microphone combination
- E-mail account (recommended)
- Printer
- Scanner
- DVD Player (in PC or consumer player)
- Web camera for computer (recommended
- Writing tablet (recommended)- Bamboo [Small] Pen tablet with pen only - $70 - from Amazon.com)
Content Topics
Unit 1
Russian Alphabet; part 1; Nouns, Gender of nouns, Personal pronouns; part 1, Hard and soft consonants, Russian Alphabet, Personal pronouns, Plural of nouns, Interrogative/negative sentences
Unit 2
Demonstrative, interrogative & possessive pronouns, Cardinal numerals: 1-10, Forms of address; surnames, Analytical reading skills
Unit 3
Interrogative words and adverbs, Prepositional case: nouns, sing, Verbs; conjugation and negating, Time expressions, Prepositional case, Verb conjugation, Adverbs of time, Conjunctions
Unit 4
Formation of patronymics, Adjectives: sing. & plural, Adverbs; exclamatory sentences, Analytical reading skills
Unit 5
Irregular verb “to be” in past, Prepositional plural of nouns, Intonation in sentences, Analytical reading skills, Genitive case: singular of nouns, Accusative case: sing. of nouns, Adjectives in genitive & accusative
Unit 6
Accusative case prepositions, Accusative plural, Dative singular, Perfective and imperfective verbs, Dative singular of pronouns & adjectives, Future tense
Unit 7
Expressing existence, availability, Negation with genitive case, Indicating possession, ownership, Imperative mood, Using the modal verbs “may”, “may not”, Analytical reading skills
Assessments
- Attendance: 10%
- Class Participation 10%
- Homework: 20%
- 3 Tests 30% (10% each)
- Final Exam 30%
- Final Grade 100%