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Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
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Russian
COURSE CODES:
PLACES 2012:
POINTS 2011:
DEGREE AWARDED:
TR001 (TSM)
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405-535*
B.A.
TSM points:
See page 27
Special Entry Requirements:
Leaving Certificate
HC3
In a language
other than English
Advanced GCE (A-Level)
Grade C In a language
other than English
Russian (TSM) cannot be studied as a single honor
course. It must be combined with one other subject within
the two-subject moderatorship (TSM) programme. TSM is
a joint honor programme. An honors degree is awarded in
both subjects.
For subjects that combine with Russian see page 36.
See also:
TR024: European studies – Russian with French/German/
Italian/Polish or Spanish, page 64
TR087: Business studies and Russian, page 41
TR089: Business studies and Polish, page 41
Why study Russian?
Russian is the native language of nearly 150 million people
and is one of Europe’s most important languages. Today
Russia is a rapidly changing society, in which the adoption of
a market economy and principles of openness have created
unprecedented opportunities for work, study and travel for Trinity
College students and graduates. Russian writers, musicians
and artists have made a considerable contribution to European
culture; Russian history has helped shape Europe as we know it
today: exploring Russia’s past and present helps understand the
interaction between Europe’s eastern and western traditions.
Is this the right course for you?
You will find the Russian programme exciting and rewarding if
you enjoy language study, are interested in unfamiliar cultures,
have a sense of adventure and are not afraid of a challenge.
Course content
Most students start Russian from scratch with an intensive first
year language course. Special provisions are made for students
with prior knowledge of Russian (heritage speakers, near-native
speakers or those who have an entrance qualification in Russian).
In addition to language study, you will take courses on aspects
of Russian literature, Russian history and Russian culture,
society and politics. In later years, you will also have the option
to study the Polish language and other Slavonic languages.
The Freshman years
In the Freshman (first and second) years, classes cover three
main areas:
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Russian language: develops fluency in reading, writing,
speaking and listening
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Russian literary and cultural studies
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Central, East European and Russian area studies
In the first two years there are approximately ten hours of class
time per week, divided between language work and literary,
cultural or area studies.
The Sophister years
In addition to advanced language study, the Sophister (third
and fourth) years of your course offer a wider range of subject
choices, allowing you to choose options that reflect your own
particular interests. These include Russian literature, history of
Russia and the Soviet Union, Russian society and politics, and
the Polish language. If you elect to study Russian in your final
year you will also research and write a dissertation on a subject
of your own choice.
Assessment
Assessment is by a combination of continuous assessment of
your language work, language tests and essays, in addition to
written and oral examinations at the end of each year.
Study abroad
You will be encouraged to spend up to a year studying in Russia
after second or third year (2 months is the minimum period
abroad). Trinity College has close connections with universities
and institutes in Moscow, St. Petersburg and in a number of
provincial towns.
Career opportunities
Career paths followed by recent graduates include: arts and
media; education; business, finance and marketing; civil and
public service; international organisations (UN, EU, NGOs) and
the diplomatic corps; journalism and tourism. Each year some
graduates also opt to pursue a research career beginning with
postgraduate study in Ireland or abroad.
Did you know?
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Trinity College is the only university in Ireland where
you have the opportunity to study Russian to degree
level.
Further information
Tel: +353 1 896 1896
