This course is offered to learners who have a near-native level of proficiency in Russian. It would be suitable for people who have lived or worked in Russia or in the former Soviet Republics. It would also be appropriate for candidates preparing for the second certified level of the Russian State language tests. Candidates are expected to have a very good understanding and command of Russian grammar and fluent communicative competence. The course aims to further develop students’ knowledge of Russian language and culture.

Students’ placement in this course is based on an entrance test (written and oral) only. Dates and times of the test will be advised on the course application form.

The class is held once a week for one and a half hours. The total number of contact hours is thirty and a half (twenty-one weeks). At the end of the course students have an option of final written and oral assessment.

This course will normally run if there is a minimum of twelve students enrolled for the year.

How to apply

Application forms are available from the Department of Russian and Slavonic Studies either in hard copy or electronic form (http://www.tcd.ie/Russian/evening-courses). The completed application form accompanied by payment (course fee and photocopying levy) in the form of a personal cheque, postal money order or bank draft, payable to Trinity College no. 1 account, should be returned by 21 September 2012.

Contact information: The Executive Officer, Department of Russian and Slavonic Studies, room 5045, Arts Building, Trinity College, Dublin 2. Phone: 01 896 1896, email: slavonic@tcd.ie

Fee

€345 payable in advance. This fee is non-refundable once the course has commenced. A concession rate (€240) is available to Trinity College Dublin undergraduate students who are not taking this course for ECTS credits, to Trinity College Dublin postgraduate students with a letter from their head of department or supervisor indicating that they are required to develop their Russian-language skills, and those in receipt of a social welfare pension. If you are unemployed or in receipt of a social welfare payment, contact the facilitator in your local social welfare office. You may be entitled to certain assistance in funding. The number of concession rate places in any given class is restricted to twenty per cent. Payment must accompany applications.

Course materials

Course materials are prepared by the teacher and are based on the second certified level of the Russian State language tests. There is a photocopying levy of €15.

Time and place

Wednesdays, 5.30 p.m. - 7 p.m., in the Arts Building, Trinity College, Dublin 2 (room to be confirmed).

Duration

Teaching in Michaelmas term commences on Wednesday, 3 October 2012 and ends on Wednesday, 12 December 2012. Teaching in Hilary term commences on Wednesday, 16 January 2013 and ends on Wednesday, 3 April 2013. There is a one week break in each term (5-9 November 2012 and 25 February-1 March 2013) when no classes will take place.