The course focuses on the study of noun morphology (Level B1/TBU). It aims to offer the student the theoretical reference framework of the main declension systems of the Russian noun with the examination of the functions of cases without prepositions and of cases with prepositions. The course will also devote adequate space to the formation of words, analyzing, in particular, the main suffixes that are used in the formation of nouns.

I. The noun

The grammatical categories of the noun

The gender of nouns

The three types of declension (singular and plural)

Consonant and vowel alternation

II. Using cases without prepositions

The nominative case

The genitive

The dative

The accusative

The instrumental

III. Use of cases with prepositions

The genitive case

The dative case

The accusative case

The instrumental case

The prepositional case

IV. Word formation

Suffixes used to form nouns that indicate people, trades and professions

Suffixes used to form abstract nouns

Knowledge and understanding: The student demonstrates being able to read, understand and recognize the inflections of the noun in the simple clause using prepositions when necessary. He is able in turn to formulate simple propositions, making use of grammatical and lexical elements corresponding to level B1.

Applied knowledge and understanding: The student is able to decline the noun in the singular and plural, to formulate commonly used expressions corresponding to elementary level B1. In the context of word formation, he is also capable of juggling the morphological analysis of the noun, recognizing its root, termination and any suffixes and prefixes.

Making judgements: The student is able to distinguish simple sentences that are correct from sentences that are not, to pause, reflect and evaluate morphological errors, especially those that interfere with communication.

Communication skills: at the end of the course, the student is able to use the basic lexical and grammatical structures of the language (level B1).

Learning skills: the student acquires the basic theoretical and practical tools to progress in self-study aimed at negotiated objectives on elementary topics relating to the morphology of the noun (Level A2).

The teaching material prepared by the lecturer in addition to recommended textbooks (such as for instance slides, lecture notes, exercises, bibliography) and communications from the lecturer specific to the course can be found inside the Moodle platform › blended.uniurb.it

Teaching

Interactive lectures

Innovative teaching methods

Use of online resources useful for memorizing lessons, such as, for example, the "Google keep" application for creating a shared logbook and formulating a series of questions on the program carried out for the self-evaluation of the student/teacher student.

The face-to-face teaching method will be enriched with individual and group exercises and insights that students will carry out using the University Moodle platform. Some topics of the course will be treated following the practice of the "flipped lesson".

Attendance

Follow the teacher's diary on Blended.

Course books

Kasatkin L., Krysin L., Zhivov V., Il russo, Scandicci (Firenze) 1995, p. 109.

Kuz'mič, I.P., Lariochina, N.M., Padeži! Ach padeži! .., Moskva 2003.

Pul’kina, I.M., Breve prontuario della grammatica russa, «Lingua russa», Mosca, 1990, pp. 20-139; 271-280.

Russkaja Grammatika, pod red. N.Ju. Švedovoj i V.V. Lopatina, «Russkij jazyk», Moskva, 1990, 2-e izdanie, ispravlennoe, pp. 165-172.

Šeljakin, M.A., Spravočnik po russkoj grammatike, «Russkij jazyk», Moskva, 1993, pp. 44-49.

Assessment

Oral and written exams and language test.

The final exam will assess metalinguistic knowledge and language skills at the required level. In particular, assessment will test the following skills: writing (33% of all marks), oral (33%), and metalinguistic knowledge (33%).

The metalinguistic exam (“monographic course”) is a written test. It consists of 30 multiple choice  questions in Italian, principally to assess both acquired knowledge and applied comprehension skills. The use of dictionaries is not permitted during this test. Criteria for the assessment of the test are:

- pertinence and correctness of answers in relation to contents of program.

- ability to apply knowledge to specific cases

- ability to reflect critically on concepts and processes

- knowledge of the metalanguage

Any mark for the “monographic” course below 18/30 is not a pass.

Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.

To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.

Course books

Kasatkin L., Krysin L., Zhivov V., Il russo, Scandicci (Firenze) 1995, p. 109.

Kuz'mič, I.P., Lariochina, N.M., Padeži! Ach padeži! .., Moskva 2003.

Pul’kina, I.M., Breve prontuario della grammatica russa, «Lingua russa», Mosca, 1990, pp. 20-139; 271-280.

Russkaja Grammatika, pod red. N.Ju. Švedovoj i V.V. Lopatina, «Russkij jazyk», Moskva, 1990, 2-e izdanie, ispravlennoe, pp. 165-172.

Šeljakin, M.A., Spravočnik po russkoj grammatike, «Russkij jazyk», Moskva, 1993, pp. 44-49.

Assessment

Oral and written exams and language test.

The final exam will assess metalinguistic knowledge and language skills at the required level. In particular, assessment will test the following skills: writing (33% of all marks), oral (33%), and metalinguistic knowledge (33%).

The metalinguistic exam (“monographic course”) is a written test. It consists of 30 multiple choice  questions in Italian, principally to assess both acquired knowledge and applied comprehension skills. The use of dictionaries is not permitted during this test. Criteria for the assessment of the test are:

- pertinence and correctness of answers in relation to contents of program.

- ability to apply knowledge to specific cases

- ability to reflect critically on concepts and processes

- knowledge of the metalanguage

Any mark for the “monographic” course below 18/30 is not a pass.

Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.

To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.

Students unable to attend lectures are requested to contact the teacher at the beginning or end of the course.