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RUS 102: Beginning Russian II (5 Credits)

Overview

In this course, you will learn the rest of Russian.  In Russian 101 you were introduced to the first three cases.  In this course you learn the rest of the cases and get to practice with all of them.  You will also practice working with the verbs in all of their forms.  In short, when you complete this course you will have covered all of Russian!  Beyond this course you build vocabulary, enhance your abilities to use the Russian forms automatically, and learn to discuss more topics than those covered in Rusisan 101 and 102.  In short, by completing Russian 102 you are ready to speak, read, write and understand Russian!

You will learn by spending time with Russian.  We have an eNova session once a week, during which you will be able to ask questions, practice writing and speaking Russian, and get to know others studying Russian at NOVA.  You will also work with the textbook Голоса, do exercises in the student manual, do some five small quizzes a week in BlackBoard, and explore the Internet.  The more time you spend with Russian, the more Russian you will learn! 

What you learn in this course will benefit you by giving you a solid foundation in the language.  At the end of this course you are ready to speak Russian with friends and relatives, use it on the job, or continue your studies at NOVA or another one of Virginia's fine Universities!  While you won't be fluent yet, you will have the basics to move you in that direction. 

 

Entry Level Competencies:

The following are required for entry into this course:

  • Knowledge of the Nominative, Prepositionanl, Accusative Cases
  • Basic knowledge of the verb forms
  • A willingness to learn to type in Russian.
  • Some Basic vocabulary (Lessons 1-5 in Golosa).
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Objectives

 

If you complete this course and do well, you will be able to:

  • Talk about yourself in Russian
  • Order in any Russian-speaking restaurant!
  • Read simple texts for general meaning
  • Understand many, but not all, conversations in Rusisan.
  • Write emails and letters about everyday topics.
  • Continue building your Russian skills as you talk with friends and family members.  At the end of this course you have all of the basics on Russian!
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Materials

 



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Grading
 

Your course grade will be determined by your instructor, according to the following percentages.

Assignment Percentage of Grade
Homework 12.5%
Attendance at online meeting session s 10%
Discussion Boards 12.5%
Quizzes 30%
Exams 35%

Your final grade will be based on the following scale. Please note that you must also pass the two proctored exams (exams 2 and 4) to pass the course, regardless of your scores on the other assignments. You can follow your precise progress in the "My Grades" section of Blackboard.

Grade Percent
A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59
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Exams

 

There are 5 exams in this course. You are expected to take two of your examinations at one of the NVCC campus Testing Centers. Be sure to allow enough time to complete your exam before the Testing Center closes; Testing Centers have specific policies relating to the administration of ELI exams. You will need to take a photo ID, your NovaConnect empl ID number, and the appropriate Exam Pass when you go to the Testing Center.  

For Testing Center locations, hours of operation and policies, click here.

For information on taking exams outside of the metropolitan area, click here.

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ELI Policies and Procedures

  This is an Extended Learning Institute (ELI) course. ELI courses differ from campus courses in several important ways, including enrollment dates, communication with faculty, assignment completion requirements, and exams. You must follow ELI's policies and procedures if you take this course. Read (or review) ELI's Policies and Procedures before you begin the course. If you have questions, call ELI at (703) 323-3347 or (888) 435-6822.
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Contacting the Instructor

 

I am here to help you succeed in this course. Occasionally questions or problems may arise. Here is how to contact me when they do:

E-mail: jbernhardt@nvcc.edu

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Beginning the Course
 

1. Use your web browser to connect to http://www.nvcc.edu/bbstart. Follow the directions to determine your email, Blackboard and VIVA account user names and passwords.
2. Access your email account and make sure you know how to use it; you will be required to use this account for all course-related email.
3. Log on to Blackboard at http://learn.vccs.edu.
4. Click on this course under "My Courses." Review the entire course to make sure you understand what will be required of you. Then start completing the assignments.

Please note that account generation takes approximately one week from the time of your paid registration. If you cannot log on after one week, contact the IT Help Desk. If you can log on to Blackboard, but your course isn't listed, please contact ELI or your instructor.