CULP: Russian Through Film, History and Culture

Prerequisites£

Russian through Film is a content-based language course for students who already have a good command of the Russian Language (at least B1 and preferably B2, for information about these levels please see the CULP enrolment 'Russian levels and assessment' page). The course is based around classic Soviet and Russian films that are readily available from the John Trim Centre for Independent Learning at the Language Centre. Russian through Film will begin with a general introduction to the Russian language with special reference to film-related terminology. Every film will be introduced by a session (2 lessons) devoted to its linguistic features and a range of relevant listening, reading and subsequently communicative exercises. After the viewing of the film (students will do this in their own time - either at the John Trim Independent Learning Centre here at the LC, or watch on-line) there will be a session devoted to the artistic (director, actors, style of expression etc.) context followed by a further discussion about the film's aesthetic, wider cultural, historical and political implications. All teaching and discussions will be in the Russian language and students will be expected to actively participate and contribute. This course features no assessment component upon completion.

• University staff and students
• Further details regarding Language Centre eligibility criteria are available

Good command of the Russian Language (at least B1 and preferably B2)

Number of sessions: 15

The following films will be used in this course:

• Жестокий романс
• Неоконченная пьеса для механического пианино
• Цирк
• Утомлённые солнцем
• Зеркало
• Восток-Запад

• Raven access is required
• Further information regarding Raven is available

• Students Fees: £230 to be paid online (select: Concessionary)
• Staff Fees: £260 to be paid online (select: Full)
• Links to the online store will be provided with your confirmation email
• Payment is required within 24 hours of your booking to secure your place

Fifteen taught sessions of two hours plus online learning

Once per year (subject to demand)

• CULP: Russian Intermediate 1
• CULP: Russian Intermediate 2