Autorentext

Olga Kenton is Teaching Associate of Russian at the University of Birmingham, UK.

Natasha Rulyova is Associate Professor in Russian at the University of Birmingham, UK.

Klappentext

Russian Language for Postgraduate Researchers is specifically designed for postgraduate students whose research is focused on the history, society, or culture of Russian-speaking communities around the world. Twenty-three chapters of the textbook focus on a wide range of topics including Soviet and post-Soviet identities, masculinities and femininities, LGBTQ, migration, ethnic diversity, public health, environment, and rewriting history. Many texts have been adapted from Russian-language research articles and lectures by Russian-language scholars to familiarize students with contemporary academic Russian. The textbook also contains practical activities, lists of active vocabulary, and grammar tasks. Upon the completion of the textbook, students will learn how to analyze, translate, and summarize texts in different genres and registers; they will expand their specialist vocabulary, deepen their understanding of complex grammatical structures, and improve their communicative skills. A unique feature of this textbook is that each chapter has a "How To" section which has practical tips on how to conduct research in Russian-speaking countries. The textbook can be used in class or for self-study and is ideally suited to students who have already reached a B1 level (CEFR)/Intermediate Low-Mid (ACTFL) proficiency and who wish to improve their command of Russian up to B2/C1 (CEFR)/Intermediate-High to Advanced-High (ACTFL).

Inhalt

Introduction
Guidelines for Students and Educators
List of Abbreviations
List of Icons
Chapter 1 Soviet Identity: Homo Soveticus
Chapter 2 Soviet Youth Chapter 3 Femininities and Masculinities in the Soviet Period
Chapter 4 Soviet Posters
Chapter 5 Gulag
Chapter 6 Enviromental Issues in the Soviet Period
Chapter 7 Gorbachëv's Perestroika and Glasnost
Chapter 8 Political Speeches of Soviet Leaders
Chapter 9 Rewriting History
Chapter 10 Post-Soviet Identity
Chapter 11 Post-Soviet Feminists
Chapter 12 Migration from the USSR and Post-Soviet Countries
Chapter 13 Migration within the Post-Soviet Space Chapter 14 Russian-Language Mass Media Chapter 15 Russian-Language Social Media Chapter 16 Politics in Russian Media Chapter 17 Post-Soviet Public Figures
Chapter 18 Russian and English Political Speeches
Chapter 19 Russia's Cultural and Ethnic Diversity (1)
Chapter 20 Russia's Cultural and Ethnic Diversity (2)
Chapter 21 LGBTQ Activism in the Post-Soviet Space
Chapter 22 Public Health
Chapter 23 The Russian Diaspora: Is Russian Different Abroad?
Academic phrase bank
Answers
Index