Description:

This course is designed to enhance students' ability to express themselves orally in Russian through vocabulary building and reiteration of essential grammatical structures. The vocabulary will stress everyday situations and current events. 2 hrs./wk. This course may be offered as a Learning Communities (LCOM) section, see current credit schedule for LCOM details.

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

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

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

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

1. Handle everyday conversational situations in Russian fluently.
2. Achieve a good standard pronunciation in Russian, eliminating as much as possible English contamination.
3. Master vocabulary presented in handouts.
4. Master fundamental grammatical structures crucial to self-expression in all tenses.
5. Understand a short dialogue or composition in Russian and answer questions on it in both Russian and English and be able to ask questions to clarify something not initially understood.
6. Perform extemporaneously a guided conversation in Russian on selected topics.
7. Discuss U.S. government/culture/customs vis a vis those of Russian speaking countries.
8. Function in Russian while traveling in a Russian-speaking country; i.e., ask directions, obtain lodging, food and drink, change money.
9. Sustain at least an elementary debate on ethical or philosophical issues in Russian (with the aid of a dictionary).
10. Use circumlocutions or paraphrases to handle unknown vocabulary.
11. To incorporate changes in the Russian economic and political conditions into classroom discussions thereby increasing awareness of socio-economic issues as they relate to American business.
12. Gain additional knowledge and appreciation of Russian culture.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. The student will participate effectively in conversations in
Russian on topics of everyday life, including food, entertainment and
travel. 
   A. Speak with correct pronunciation
   B. Use increased vocabulary
   C. Incorporate correct grammar structures effectively

II. The student will participate effectively in conversations in Russian
about personal beliefs and opinions in the realm of ethics and
philosophy.
   A. Speak with correct pronunciation
   B. Use increased vocabulary
   C. Incorporate correct grammar structures effectively

III.  The student will discuss Russian current events and government in
Russian. 
   A. Speak with correct pronunciation
   B. Use increased vocabulary
   C. Incorporate correct grammar structures effectively

IV.   The student will participate in conversations in Russian about the
culture, social concerns, history, and customs of the former Russian
republics.
   A. Speak with correct pronunciation
   B. Use increased vocabulary
   C. Incorporate correct grammar structures effectively

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

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

5-7 exams                 50% of grade
Two final exams           20% of grade
Numerous daily quizzes    10% of grade
In-class performance      20% of grade
                         100%

Grade Criteria:
90 - 100%   A
80 -  89%   B
70 -  79%   C
60 -  69%   D
 0 -  59%   F

Caveats: NONE

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.