Course overview
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Stage 5 (Years 9 & 10)
In keeping with latest methodologies in modern teaching practices, the Year 9 and 10 courses have been developed to assist students to achieve the syllabus aims and course outcomes using innovative programs delivered in the e-learning class. The courses are structured to meet the needs of every student in a blended learning environment.
Each student will have the opportunity to engage in a variety of diverse activities and interactive tasks. These self-directed learning practices are aimed at fostering an environment in which students can work at a pace best suited to individual learning needs in developing their language skills. The self-correcting grammar exercises are designed to enhance the acquisition of language structures by providing ample practice and on-going self-evaluation. The exercises in the Canvas online learning platform, allow students to measure success and target areas of weakness.
Russian 200-hour course (2-year course delivered over Years 9 & 10)
This course is designed for students who wish to study Russian in Years 9 and 10 as an elective subject. Students with no knowledge, some prior knowledge or background knowledge of Russian are eligible to study this course.
The courses contain a variety of interactive learning activities which cater for all levels of knowledge. There are online tasks and worksheets which students need to submit weekly for marking. Regular weekly online speaking lessons are also an integral part of the course. During these one-on-one lessons, students will develop their speaking skills and can discuss any queries about the coursework with their teacher. Face-to-face lesson days are organised each term for students to meet and interact with their peers at NSW School of Languages (NSL). All the learning materials for these courses are available in the e-learning class. It is not necessary to purchase additional resources.
There are 32 modules to complete each year, ranging in topics from hobbies and interests, special celebrations, entertainment, daily life, weekend activities, food and drink, holidays and travel etcetera.
Russian 100-hour course (1 year course for Year 10 students)
The 100-hour course is for Year 10 students who want to study one year of Russian. Students who complete the 100-hour course may enrol in the Stage 6 Continuers course, provided they have met the outcomes of the two-year Stage 5 course.
Stage 6 (Years 11 & 12)
Russian Continuers
This course is designed for students who have studied Russian in Years 9 and 10 or for those who have prior or background knowledge of Russian.
The course provides a flexible blended learning approach. Ample practice is provided for students to develop their reading, listening, speaking and writing skills through diverse exercises and activities.
All the materials for learning are available in the e-learning class. It is not necessary to purchase additional texts or resources.
In the Year 11 Preliminary course there are 23 modules set for study. Each module in the course has interactive learning activities and clearly states what work the students are required to submit to their teacher for marking. Weekly online speaking lessons with their teacher allow for speaking practice as well as opportunities to further discuss the course work.
In the Year 12 HSC course there are 32 units to complete over the four school terms. Additional enrichment and extension materials as well as links to Russian language learning sites are also available for all students in the e-learning class. This course focuses not only on the HSC syllabus topics but also heavily on HSC examination skills and techniques.
Face-to-face lesson days each term and some cultural events at the NSL provide the students with the opportunity to have an informal language exchange with their peers and to seek further assistance and support.
Course materials
All learning materials are provided by NSL via Canvas.
Textbooks
All learning materials are provided by NSL via Canvas.
Dictionaries
All students should have a comprehensive language dictionary. We recommend the purchase of one of the following dictionaries:
Years 11-12
- Oxford Russian Dictionary (2007) Edited by Marcus Wheeler, Boris Unbegaun and Paul Falla. 4th edition.
Years 9-10
- Oxford Beginner's Russian dictionary (2006) Edited by Della Thompson. 1st edition.
Syllabuses (from NESA)
Go to the NESA syllabus downloads page for more information on the syllabus.