Courses

Courses taught:

A wide variety of courses is offered by the Department of Russian:

I. Full-Time Courses in Russian 

1)      Five-year Integrated Programme (BA and MA) in Russian

(introduced with effect from 2005-2006)

2)       M.A. in Russian (Duration: Two Academic Years)
 (introduced w.e.f. 2000-2001) 

      3)  Ph.D in Russian

II.  Part-Time Courses (Graded Levels: -Elementary, intermediate and Advanced)   

4)      Certificate in Russian (Duration: One Academic Year: 120 hrs on Sundays) 

5)      Diploma in Russian (Duration: One Academic Year: 120 hrs on Sundays) 

6)      Advanced Diploma in Russian (Duration: One Academic Year: 120 hrs on Sundays) 

II.  Special Intensive Course for Basic Russian Knowledge 

7)      Short-Term Intensive Course in Basic Russian (Duration: three months: 120 hrs: 12 hrs per week, with classes of 4 hour duration on three alternate weekdays)
(Introduced w.e.f. 2000-2001).

Details of the courses offered at the University Department of Russian

1.                   Certificate in Russian:

The Certificate course in Russian introduces students to four important facets of language learning- comprehension, speech, reading & writing.   It covers the basic grammar essential for the learners to understand and to express their ideas in Russian. 

Eligibility:
The minimum qualification for being eligible for admission to the
Certificate Course is S.S.C. (10th Standard).  

Duration - One academic year (July-April)
Contact Hours. 120 hrs.  

Timings - Twice a week (Mornings / Evenings) and / or

 Sunday Batch (9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.) 

Fee - Registration Fee Rs.40/- and Course Fee Rs.960/- per annum.  

Annual Examination is held at the end of the academic year (March / April).  

Annual Examination for the Certificate Course in Russian will consist of one Written paper of three hours carrying 100 marks and a Viva-Voce Exam carrying 50 marks.

The Viva-Voce Exam for Certificate includes reading test, comprehension and ability to converse on topics pertaining to self and family, interests and hobbies. . 

2.                Diploma in Russian 

The Diploma course is meant to further develop the reading, writing and speaking abilities of the students. The students are guided towards self expression on varied subjects. Active classroom participation of the students in carrying out conversation and in composition in Russian develops their skills in spoken & written expression. Diploma in Russian also introduces the students to Translation, both from Russian–English and from English -Russian. The students get classroom practice of translation of texts (from Russian to English) pertaining to Socio-political and economic developments, Scientific achievements of Russia and the world. The translation from English into Russian is based on constructions, which are special to Russian. 

Eligibility:

The minimum qualification for being eligible for admission to the Certificate Course is S.S.C. (10th Standard) and Successful Completion of the  Certificate course examination in Russian held by this University/Institution or by any other recognized University/Institution/Entrance Exam conducted by the Department of Russian for Diploma.

Duration - One academic year (July-April) 

Contact Hours. 120 hrs 

Timings - Weekend batch/ Weekday batch  

Fees     - Registration Fee - Rs.40/- and Course Fee - Rs.1260/-  

Annual Examination will be held at the end of the academic year (March / April). 

Annual Examination  for the Diploma in Russian has two Written papers of 100 marks each. and a Viva-Voce Exam  of 50 marks. 

Paper I - Grammar & comprehension

Paper II - Translation & Composition. 

Viva-Voce Exam includes test on comprehension of unseen text/s and active ability to converse on topics pertaining to self and family, interests and hobbies.. It also tests the ability to talk about one’s country   and traditions and festivals and the ability to converse on matters of general interest.

3.                Advanced Diploma in Russian:

This course introduces the students to the finer points of grammar.  It also further develops their spoken and written expression in Russian Language.  The students are introduced to more practice of translation of scientific and technical material, newspaper reports, popular science texts etc. This course lays particular emphasis on translation with a view to develop practical professional skills. The Advanced Diploma Course also introduces the students to Russian literature through analysis and comprehension based on stories and poetry from Russian Literature.  

Eligibility: 

A candidate for being eligible for admission to the Advanced Diploma Course must have passed the Diploma Course examination in Russian conducted by this University or any other University/Institution recognised by this University.  

Duration - One academic year. (July-April)

Timings .  Week-end batch/ Weekday batch 

Fees - Registration Fee Rs.40/ and Course  Fee Rs.1460/- per annum.  

Annual Examination will be held  at the end of the academic year (March / April).

Annual Examination for the Diploma in Russian has two Written papers of 100 marks each, and a Viva-Voce Exam of 50 marks.

Paper I - Grammar & comprehension

Paper II - Translation & Composition.

Viva-Voce Exam includes test on comprehension of unseen text and active ability to converse on topics pertaining  to self and family, interests and hobbies.. It also tests the ability to talk about one’s country and traditions and festivals and the ability to converse on matters of general interest. It also tests the level of knowledge about Russian traditions, 

Standard for Passing the Examination for the  Certificate in Russian, Diploma in Russian & Advanced Diploma in Russian : 50 per cent of the full marks in each written paper and viva-voce examination separately.  

Lectures for the Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma in Russian are scheduled to begin on 19^th July, 2015. However, please see the Department’s Notice Board for any changes in the schedule and for exact venue of the Lectures on Kalina campus.

4.                Short-Term Intensive Course in Basic Russian

This is a 120 hrs intensive Course to be completed within three months. Classes for the same will be usually held every alternate day in four-hourly sessions. The final exam consists of one written paper of 100 marks and a viva-voce exam of 50 marks. 

The Short-Term Intensive Course in Basic Russian may be conducted more than once a year subject to sufficient demand for the same and staff availability. Students interested in the Short-Term Course are request to contact the Department at any time of the year.

Fee: 40/- + 4960/-

5.                   Five-Year Integrated Programme (B.A. & M.A.) in Russian ( Semester & Credit based ) 

First Year :

Semester I 

Semester II 

Second Year :

Semester III 

Semester IV 

Third Year:

Semester V 

Semester VI 

5.1 Eligibility :  Pass with 50% H.S.C. 

5.2 Duration : Five academic years.

B.A. = 3 years + M.A. = 2 years 

5.3 Fee : 

6.         M. A. in Russian :

M. A. in Russian consists of 8 papers: 4 papers in M. A. Part I and 4 papers in M. A. Part II.  

M.A. Part – I 

Semester I

Semester II

M.A. Part – II

Semester III 

Semester VI 

Eligibility for Admission : 

(a)                Graduation in Russian                                      OR

(b)               Graduation in any other subject and Advanced Diploma in Russian / Equivalent qualification in Russian.

Admission will be through Entrance Test 

            A candidate for being eligible for admission to the examination shall satisfy the following requirements, pertaining to attendance: 

(1)           Under ordinance 119 the following shall be the minimum attendance necessary for keeping terms:-

   Faculty of Arts – First and Second Term. Three Fourth of the days on which lectures are delivered. 

(2)           He / She shall produce a certificate from the Head of the Department that his / her progress is satisfactory, that his / her conduct is good and that he / she has permission of the Head of the Department to appear for the examination.

6.                Ph.D in Russian 

Eligibility:

M.Phil. Degree in Russian NET in Russian/ PET in Russian 

Fees : As per University Rules. 

Information requirement for admission to various courses:  The minimum qualification for the first level course among the part-time courses (Certificate) is X Standard Pass.  Subsequent courses (Diploma, Advanced Diploma) require both X Standard Pass & Pass in the preceding level of Course.  This qualification should also be supported by adequate corresponding knowledge of the language: in some cases an admission test may be deemed necessary.   

Candidates who are not graduates of the University of Mumbai or those who have not passed the S.S.C./H.S.C. of the Pune Board or any other statutory examining body must apply for an eligibility certificate from the Eligibility section, University of Mumbai, Gr.Floor, Ranade Bhavan, Vidyanagari, Kalina, Mumbai - 400 098. The procedure of Application for Eligibility Certificate will be explained at the time of admission.