The course is dedicated to the morphology of the Russian verb (Level B1). Specifically, this module will address the classification of productive and unproductive verbs and their related conjugations; the examination of affixes and the changes they produce in the verb in relation to aspect. Particular attention will be paid to verbs of motion without and with the prefix (Level B1).

Morphology of the Russian verb

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 the prefixes

Aspect semantics

Some meanings and uses of the imperfective:

• the process of action
• * he acknowledgment that the action occurred
• repetition of the action
• with the verbs načinat'- načat', končat'- končit', prodolžat'
• the ability to perform a certain action
• durative značenie

Some meanings and uses of the perfective:

• Some meanings and uses of the perfective
•  the result of the action
• single shares
• the action that was carried out in a certain period of time (with temporal constructions of the za 2 časa type)
• the potential realization of an action
•  the negation to express the absence of result of the action

Knowledge and understanding: The student demonstrates being able to read, understand and recognize the inflected forms of the verb in simple and complex sentences, also using prepositions if necessary. He is in turn capable of formulating simple and complex propositions, making use of grammatical and lexical elements corresponding to level B1.

Applied knowledge and understanding: The student is able to conjugate productive and unproductive verbs at elementary level B1. In the context of word formation, he is also able to master the morphological analysis of the verb, 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 reflect on errors regarding the syntax of cases, 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).

 Ability to learn:  the student acquires the basic theoretical and practical tools to progress in independent study aimed at negotiated objectives on topics relating to the morphology of the verb (Level B1).

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

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. 32-45, 58-70, 168-171; 182-189.
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.

Zaliznjak, A.A., Šmelёv, Vvedenie v russkuju aspektologiju, Moskva 2000, pp. 18-30.

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.

Teaching

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. 32-45, 58-70, 168-171; 182-189.
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.

Zaliznjak, A.A., Šmelёv, Vvedenie v russkuju aspektologiju, Moskva 2000, pp. 18-30.

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.