Description:

This field study course is open to students with any level of Russian language proficiency - from beginning to advanced. The course combines orientation sessions in Russian language and culture at JCCC with two weeks of study in Russia. During their stay in Russia, students will attend a Russian university, take classes in Russian language and culture and participate in excursions to sites of historical and cultural significance. Students will be placed in Russian language classes that are commensurate with their proficiency level in the Russian language. 10 hrs. lecture & 80 hrs. field study in Russia. FEES: Students are responsible for all expenses incurred during this field study, including costs for travel documents, insurance and all travel expenses. Students should contact instructor for cost estimate.

Associated Costs: These are additional (out-of-pocket) expense considerations that students should expect in addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks. $2300 to $2500.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor’s course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Prerequisites: NONE

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Fees: Students are responsible for all expenses incurred during this
field study, including costs for travel documents, insurance and all
travel expenses. Students should contact instructor for cost
estimate.

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Demonstrate effective oral communication skills in Russian.
2. Construct grammatically correct sentences in Russian.
3. Demonstrate comprehension of Russian texts.
4. Demonstrate orally and in writing understanding of and appreciation for Russian history and culture presented in the course.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Effective Oral Communication Skills in Russian.
   A. Achieve a good standard pronunciation in Russian at his or her level
of language proficiency
   B. Manage everyday conversational situations in Russian successfully
and appropriately
   C. Use vocabulary presented in classes correctly.
   D. Perform a guided conversation in Russian on selected topics.
   
II. Russian Grammar and Vocabulary. 
   A. Develop Russian vocabulary and idioms.  
   B. Show improved understanding of grammatical structures necessary for
self-expression, such as verb tenses and modes, noun cases, adjective and
adverb forms.

III. Reading Comprehension in Russian. 
   A. Identify the purpose and/or intended audience of a text.
   B. Summarize main ideas of a text in oral or written form.
   C. Answer comprehension questions in complete sentences.

IV. Selected Issues in Russian History, Culture and Politics.
   A. Identify, describe and comment on cultural and historical sites
visited.
   B. Discuss basic information about Russian culture and customs.
   C. Identify major current affairs and political issues in Russia. 

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

Examinations                        20% of grade
Projects/Assignments                20% of grade
Participation in field activities   60% of grade
                                   100%
A = 90-100   
B = 80-89  
C = 70-79  
D = 60-69  
F = 0-59   

Caveats:

1. Participation in the field study trip to Russia is a requirement for this course. Students will be responsible for all travel expenses incurred for this field study. Students will also be responsible for obtaining all necessary travel documents and insurance.

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.