Introduction
- The language
- Rationale
- Learning area structure
- Course structure
The subject, learning experiences and assessment should become more complex from Units 1 and 2 to Units 3 and 4. Each unit deals with language and specific content areas of study and is designed to enable candidates to achieve a set of objectives for this. unit. Only the results of the oral and written external knowledge assessment at the end of the 4th cycle contribute to the calculation of the ATAR.
It is expected that candidates will have opportunities in Units 1 and 2 to experience and respond to the types of assessment they will encounter in Units 3 and 4.
Teaching and learning
- Syllabus objectives
- Underpinning factors
- Aboriginal perspectives and Torres Strait Islander perspectives
- Pedagogical and conceptual frameworks
These aspects of literacy knowledge and skills are embedded in the syllabus objectives, the unit objectives and the curriculum for Russian. These aspects of mathematics knowledge and skills are embedded in the syllabus objectives, unit objectives and subject matter. These elements of 21st century skills are embedded in the syllabus objectives, the unit objectives and the syllabus for Russian.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are the first Australians and have the oldest living cultures in human history. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have strong cultural traditions and speak a variety of languages and dialects, in addition to standard Australian English. As custodians of Australia's first languages, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are important members of the Australian community, whose cultures and perspectives have been preserved for more than 50,000 years.
For learners of Russian, a study that recognizes the diversity and specificity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identities. Candidates can explore Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives in a range of contexts such as lifestyle, leisure, travel, roles and relationships and groups in society.
Subject matter
- Organisation of subject matter
- Common areas of study (Units 1–4)
- Detailed study
- Text types
- Kinds of writing
- Mandatory grammatical items
- Text selection
The length of time and depth of treatment devoted to each topic will vary according to the objectives addressed, as well as the linguistic needs and interests of the candidate. They are common to all four units of the study, and they are designed to be used in an integrated way, as appropriate for the language needs of the candidate and the outcomes for the unit. They are designed to be used in an integrated manner, as appropriate for the language needs of the candidate, and the objectives for the unit.
Candidates are expected to discuss their detailed investigation in Section 2: Discussion, of the oral examination. The detailed examination should be based on a sub-topic related to one or more of the prescribed subjects listed in the table above (section 1.3.1). The detailed examination assesses the candidate's understanding of the language and culture of the Russian-speaking community.
The detailed study should enable the candidate to explore and compare aspects of the language and culture of the Russian-speaking community through a range of oral and written texts related to the chosen sub-topic. Candidates will be exposed to the compulsory grammatical elements across Units 1 and 2 of the course.
Assessment — general information
Formative assessments
Summative assessment — Unit 4
Reporting standards
Unit requirements
Unit objectives
Areas of study
Subject matter
Unit Objective 2: Listen to, read and obtain information from written and spoken texts about personal identity, everyday life, relationships and interests. Unit Objective 3: To produce a personal response to a text, focusing on real or imagined experiences relating to identity, everyday life, relationships and interests.
Assessment guidance
Unit requirements
Unit objectives
Areas of study
Subject matter
Unit objective 2: listen, read and extract and use information and ideas from spoken and written texts about personal travel and tourism in Russian-speaking communities and arts and entertainment. Unit objective 3: express real or imagined experience, in written or spoken form, related to personal travel and tourism in Russian-speaking communities and arts and entertainment.
Assessment guidance
Unit description
Unit requirements
Detailed study
Unit objectives
Areas of study
Subject matter
Assessment guidance
Unit requirements
Detailed study
Unit objectives
Areas of study
Subject matter
Assessment
Summative external assessment 1: Oral examination (25%)
Summative external assessment 2: Written examination (75%)
The candidate may be asked to extract, summarize and/or evaluate information from two texts. If the texts are related, the candidate may be asked to compare and/or contrast aspects of both. In Part B, the candidate is expected to demonstrate understanding of written texts by responding in Russian to the information in the text(s).
The texts in both parts will relate to one or more of the prescribed themes. The candidate will be required to read two texts in Russian of a total of 400–500 words. The texts will differ in style and purpose, but may be related in subject or context.
The candidate will have to read one text or two related texts totaling approximately 150 words in Russian. If two linked texts are used (e.g. an attachment in an e-mail message), they will be presented as one text in two parts. The candidate will be required to respond to questions, statements, comments and/or other specific points raised in the written text.
The text type the candidate is required to produce is taken from the text types listed for productive use in section 1.3.4. The candidate is expected to write a text in which ideas and/or information and/or opinions are presented. All candidates will be assessed against the following criteria developed by the VCAA for the Victorian Certificate of Education Russian Study Design.
Contribution of the respective sections of the examinations to a
Subject resources
Russian culture The culture that refers to the Russian language and the communities in which the language is spoken, not just the country of Russia.
