Course

Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
NNCS-0552
Version:
6
Organization's ID:
RUSS2400
Organization:
National Cryptologic University
Location:
Hybrid
Length:
160 hours/4 weeks
Minimum Passing Score:
80
ACE Credit Recommendation Period:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 8 Russian Language, Civilization and Culture
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to improve learner's professional proficiency in four language skills: listening, reading, transcription, and translation, as well as enhancing cultural awareness and promoting learners' critical thinking. The course exposes students to ILR Level 3 and above Russian authentic audio, video, and written texts composed by and made for native Russian speakers.

Learning Outcomes:

  • analyze and categorize Essential Elements of Information (EEIs) in ILR level 3 materials
  • create an English summary of an authentic Russian text
  • compose a comprehensive translation of authentic Russian text
  • produce an accurate transcript of an authentic Russian audio passage
  • defend an opinion on a social or political issue, in Russian, by creating a detailed argument including supporting facts

General Topics:

  • • military and security • crime and terrorism • technology and science • nature and natural disasters • territorial disputes of Russia • everyday life in Russia
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Presentations
  • Quizzes
Supplemental Materials
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