Russian Stage Two: Welcome Back!

AUTHORS:
Cynthia Martin, Ph.D., University of Maryland
Irina Dolgova, Ph.D., Yale University
Russian Stage Two: Welcome Back! is a video-based second-year course for learners of Russian at the intermediate level of study. The goal of this second-year course is to improve functional competence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing by: 1) activizing the base grammar generally covered in an elementary course; and 2) doubling the learner's active vocabulary to reach roughly 1,600-2,000 words. In terms of the ACTFL proficiency scale, the aim is to provide the learner with the tools necessary for attaining a solid intermediate mid-level of oral proficiency.
The course materials are based on a video series shot in Russia that takes us back to Russia to see how our friends from Russian Stage One are doing. The program consists of a main textbook, two student workbooks (one for each semester), DVD, and two audio CDs.
Features of the Third Edition: DVD will have additional video footage added in small segments to use with homework assignments - the videographer had too much good footage that didn't make it into the video storyline. Much expanded online Instuctor's Manual (IM) - a large selection of readings (history, current events, literature, etc) will be found to augment each lesson. The IM will continue to expand over the next year. Web links will be included in text and workbooks to guide students to great sites to learn history and Russian culture Content in course can be managed by the 3x a week format but additional materials will meet the needs of the 6x a week program. Greatly expanded listening activities which are interactive - not just imitation. Large Russian interactive pronunciation guide will be available at the Web site. Student projects include both individual and group projects.

Check out the first-year Russian programs as well:
Russian Stage One: Live from Russia! Vol. 1
Russian Stage One: Live from Russia! Vol. 2