The course offers a linguistic and grammatical reflection on the Russian verb (Level A2). Specifically, this module will examine some classification systems of productive and unproductive verbs and the related conjugation schemes limited to Level A2; it will also address the examination of the meanings of the affixes and the changes that the latter produce in the verb in relation to the aspect. Appropriate attention will be paid to verbs of motion without and with the prefix (Level A2).

The grammatical categories of the Russian verb

Productive, unproductive and isolated verbs

Consonant and vowel alternation

Formation methods of aspectual pairs

Imperfectiva tantum  and perfectiva tantum

Verbs of motion without prefix

Motion verbs with prefix

The meanings of some prefixes: po-, pri-, u-, v-, vy-, pod-, ot-, do-, pro-, pere-, obo-

Semantics of the verbal aspect

Some meanings and uses of the imperfective:

* the process of action

* the acknowledgment that the action occurred

* the repetition of the action with the verbs načinat'- načat', končat'- končit', prodolžat'- prodolžit'

* the ability to carry out a completed action

Some meanings and uses of the perfective:

* the result of the action

* single shares

* the action that was completed within a certain period of time

* contemporary (parallel) and consecutive actions

Knowledge and understanding: The student demonstrates being able to read, understand, recognize and analyze the verb forms in the simple sentence. He is in turn capable of formulating simple propositions, making use of grammatical and lexical elements corresponding to level A2.

Applied knowledge and understanding: The student is able to conjugate productive verbs and some unproductive verbs, as well as formulate expressions in current use corresponding to the A2 elementary level. In the context of word formation, he is also able to master the morphological analysis of the verb or, recognizing the root, the 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 A2). 

Ability to learn:  the student acquires the basic theoretical and practical tools to progress in independent study aimed at negotiated objectives on elementary topics relating to the morphology of the verb (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

Interactives lectures.

Innovative teaching methods

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

Attendance

Attend the first lesson of the course and follow the diary of classroom lessons on Blended.

Course books

Kasatkin L., Krysin L., Il russo, a cura di N. Marcialis e A. Parenti, Scandicci (Firenze) 1995, pp. 125-136.

Lamm E. e al., Gli aspetti del verbo russo, Mosca 1985, pp. 7-60, 64-70, 168-171; 182-183.
Murav'eva L.S., I verbi di moto in russo, Mosca 1975, pp. 9-122; 216-230.
Pul’kina I., Breve prontuario della grammatica russa, Mosca 1990, pp. 20-27; 172-243.

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.

Attendance

Attend the first lesson or contact the teacher before the end of the course. Follow the diary of classroom lessons on Blended.

Course books

Kasatkin L., Krysin L., Il russo, a cura di N. Marcialis e A. Parenti, Scandicci (Firenze) 1995, pp. 125-136.

Lamm E. e al., Gli aspetti del verbo russo, Mosca 1985, pp. 7-60, 64-70, 168-171; 182-183.
Murav'eva L.S., I verbi di moto in russo, Mosca 1975, pp. 9-122; 216-230.
Pul’kina I., Breve prontuario della grammatica russa, Mosca 1990, pp. 20-27; 172-243.

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.