Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
NNCS-5185
Organization's ID:
RUSS3250
Organization:
National Cryptologic University
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
4 weeks (160 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 9 Russian Language, Culture, and Society
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to improve student listening, reading, writing and speaking skills in Russian using authentic materials rated at ILR level 2+ to 3; improve their Russian socio-cultural competence.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Evaluate the quality of found materials on course topics through peer dialogue
  • Demonstrate comprehension of materials including technical jargon within topical fields
  • Present a topic from a list of options to demonstrate intermediate proficiency using appropriate vocabulary and more complex sentence structures.
  • Apply higher order thinking skills to locate appropriate materials from the Russian-language Internet which are relevant to course topics
  • Analyze the author's point of view, including recognition of hidden assumptions, humor, and emotional overtones

General Topics:

  • Environment
  • Science and technology
  • Economy and finance
  • Internal and international politics
  • Army and security
  • Social issues/crime
  • Culture/humor
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Presentations

Minimum Passing Score:

80%
Supplemental Materials