High School Russian 2A and 2B
High School Russian 2 is continuation of High School Russian 1, and it introduces the fundamentals of conversational and grammatical patterns by the classroom, audio and video learning technologies. This course provides Russian language learning mainly in authentic, real-life social interactions. Students will farther develop functional competency in the four primary language areas: speaking, reading, listening and writing while strengthening grammatical base and deepen exploration into Russian culture. By the end of the semester, students will be able to have more solid conversational skills in Russian, and also be able to read and comprehend Russian magazines and newspapers as well as some Russian classical literature and/or poetry
Prerequisite: HS Russian 1B or approval by BSN Instructor
Enduring Understanding
- Students at the end of the semester will have a basic understanding of Russian language. They will master speaking, reading, writhing and listening skills.
- Students will also be able to have a basic conversation in Russian, read 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
- Maria D. Lekic, Dan E. Davidson & Kira S. Gor (2009). Live From Russia; Russian Stage One. Volume 2 Textbook. Kendall/Hunt publishing Company: Dubuque, Iowa. Second Edition Comes with one DVD
ISBN-13: 978-0-7575-5842-9 - Maria D. Lekic, Inna A. Hardman (2008) Live From Russia; Russian Stage One. Volume 2 Workbook. Kendall/Hunt publishing Company: Dubuque, Iowa. Second Edition Comes with one DVD
ISBN-13: 978-0-7575-5843-6
It is recommended that you buy the above items in a package, the ISBN 978-0-7575-5841-2
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
Numbers, Using quantifiers (many, few...), Genitive and Accusative cases, Using Dative to express age, Genitive and Accusative plural, Numbers with adjectives, Modal verb “must” in 3 tenses
Unit 2
Motion verbs with prepositions, Adverbs of direction, Imperatives, Impersonal sentences, Demonstrative pronouns, Infinitive with “No longer"
Unit 3
Instrumental case, Prepositions with instrumental, Reflexive pronoun, Adding the meaning “small/little” to a noun
Unit 4
Approximating numbers, Comparative: adjectives, adverbs, Conditional sentences with “if”, Prepositions to express approximation; motion “from”, Expressing time frame, Declension of pronouns, Negative pronouns and adverbs, Double negation, Indefinite pronouns
Unit 5
Subjunctive mood, Denoting substances and liquids, Imperative, Conjunction: “that’s why”
Assessments
- Attendance: 10%
- Class Participation 10%
- Homework: 20%
- 3 Tests 30% (10% each)
- Final Exam 30%